PRE-GAME PRE-GAME [Round 8, 2023] Broncos vs Eels

[Foordy]

Dobbo reckons Oates comes straight back in. Hopefully that's not the case, he needs time in cup after an injury like that.

no he doesn't

 

[Mustafur]

Dobbo reckons Oates comes straight back in. Hopefully that's not the case, he needs time in cup after an injury like that.

it's his face, he doesn't need to rebuild strength like kobe would have had to do on his arm.

 

[Organix]

it's his face, he doesn't need to rebuild strength like kobe would have had to do on his arm.

 

[Big Del]

I want the better, more proven player - that's Oates.

He was very good last year .
Was pretty ordinary for a cpl of years previous though .

 

[TimWhatley]

it's his face, he doesn't need to rebuild strength like kobe would have had to do on his arm.

True but he does tend to run face first more than others.

 

[LittleDavey]

True but he does tend to run face first more than others.

 

[Sproj]

Oates was talking and laughing in the sheds after last week’s game.

 

[BroncosFever]

Well actually Palasia has played 2 pretty good games the past cpl of weeks .

You're taking the piss.

 

[Sanjit Joseph]

Dobbo reporting Oates for Arthars and Flegler for Palasia

 

[Mum-the-meatloaf]

The boys should get around Arthur's though. He filled in valiantly and did well. He's better than other starting wingers - I'm surprised he re-signed with us, unless he knows he has more of a shot in the years to come.

So good to see Kobe back. Palasia is a big body, but he gives away penalties and seems tad unfit.

Cobbo for mine needs bit of a rocket up the arse. Seems to do lot of walking, brilliant player wondering if he's lazy.

 

[Midean]

I will be happy with a win, ecstatic with a flogging.
Lets go Broncos!

 

[Skathen]

ecstatic with a flogging.

Be careful what you wish for... we've received several from them in recent years.

 

[BooKhaki]

Dobbo reckons Oates comes straight back in. Hopefully that's not the case, he needs time in cup after an injury like that.

Why? How would returning via QC be of any value when returning from a broken jaw? Has he not been doing any fitness work and needs to build that up?

 

[Gaz]

Why? How would returning via QC be of any value when returning from a broken jaw? Has he not been doing any fitness work and needs to build that up?

I’d assume building confidence in the repair is paramount in coming back from a jaw break. Doing so in a lower grade may well be beneficial in the long term.

 

[theshed]

No 200 game player

The boys should get around Arthur's though. He filled in valiantly and did well. He's better than other starting wingers - I'm surprised he re-signed with us, unless he knows he has more of a shot in the years to come.

So good to see Kobe back. Palasia is a big body, but he gives away penalties and seems tad unfit.

Cobbo for mine needs bit of a rocket up the arse. Seems to do lot of walking, brilliant player wondering if he's lazy.

Arthars has played well. He reminds me a bit of Kahu, fills in any backline position well but is just that level below the more elite guys.

 

[ejbronco]

Really wishing we kept Hoskings right about now.

Homesick

 

[Big Del]

You're taking the piss.

Nope .
What did he do wrong / badly ? Ran hard , didn`t miss tackles .
Like I said pretty good game .

 

[TimWhatley]

I’d assume building confidence in the repair is paramount in coming back from a jaw break. Doing so in a lower grade may well be beneficial in the long term.

My thoughts exactly. Plus Arthars is in great form and we can afford to keep him on the wing for another week especially considering our opponent.