POST GAME [Round 1, 2025] Broncos vs Roosters

[Foordy]

That wasn't a win that was a STATEMENT!

Payne Haas was always one of the best props in the world ... but he's tapped into the form that Madge brought out in him during last years origin series ... this version of Haas is unstoppable, watch out NRL.

I know Paix said nothing has changed with him ... but that's simply not true. the form he showed in the trials and again tonight is literally the best he has ever played, by a very big margin.

The Carrigan, Haas, Hethrington starting middle is so fucking good. just puts us on the front foot straight away.

Reynolds and Hunt may be old ... but they controlled the game so well and didn't over play their hands. they're both footy players rather than just simply athlete's.

 

[Wolfie]

Easy win against a pretty weak side, but we have had a habit of throwing games like this away.

Rorters are going to have a long, tough year. They lack quality.

 

[Browny]

We had structure and the ability to play admin/heads up footy.

Haas went to another level

 

[I bleed Maroon]

His arse was literally sitting in the middle of the touch line before he plants the ball. Try awarded after minimal scrutiny, not a peep out of the commentary team…everyone who was watching that knows he didn’t score.

Nailed it. Absolutely ridiculous sympathy try.

 

[Old Mate]

Saw a comment on instagram.

5 inches of rain 10 inches of Payne

 

[Johnny92]

His service, defence and energy was a noticeable step down from Paix, but he did a few good things in attack and that pass was brilliant.

Hunt wasn't happy with the service or lack there of from Paix on a fair few occasions

 

[Foordy]

P.S. that field was atrocious and not up to NRL standard.

P.P.S the bunker was even more atrocious ... but that was to be expected. can't wait to see how the NRL's spin doctor justifies this decision to back the bunker on Monday

 

[GCBRONCO]

Easy win against a pretty weak side, but we have had a habit of throwing games like this away.

Rorters are going to have a long, tough year. They lack quality.

Even our best sides have lost games like these, hell the first win for a Gold Coast team was against us.

 

[MrMoore]

25 mins left and we got tired/complacent. Also...any team want to nullify Walsh? just soak your field for 8 hours

 

[I bleed Maroon]

P.P.S the bunker was even more atrocious ... but that was to be expected. can't wait to see how the NRL's spin doctor justifies this decision to back the bunker on Monday

We won by 50, Annersley won't even include it in his rundown lol

 

[heartly87]

Some of that play reminded me of 2015 when we were on fire scoring tries from all over the park. The support play was fantastic. This team will be close to the best attacking team in the comp if all stay fit.

Hass and Carrigan set the ultimate platfor. Hethro was great, Paix was great. Hunt, Adam and Walsh all great.

You could go through the whole team and no one had a bad game. Got to feel for Piakura, got two minutes haha

Only issue was a couple of soft tries. So there is still a bit of work to be done.

 

[mitch222]

Nine just had a segment about Carrigans number 1 fan and I was like where’s @Wolfie but it turns out his mom is a bigger fan allegedly

 

[GCBRONCO]

P.S. that field was atrocious and not up to NRL standard.

P.P.S the bunker was even more atrocious ... but that was to be expected. can't wait to see how the NRL's spin doctor justifies this decision to back the bunker on Monday

Yeah as soon as that chunk of field went flying after Walsh took a run prior to the game, it was clear indication of it.

 

[GCBRONCO]

https://x.com/brisbanebroncos/status/1897604393249460656

 

[Brocko]

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Can only beat what's in front of you, did so comfortably whilst being far from perfect.

I don't see the issue.

 

[Wolfie]

Nine just had a segment about Carrigans number 1 fan and I was like where’s @Wolfie but it turns out his mom is a bigger fan allegedly

I prefer to skulk around in the shadows.

 

[Culhwch]

Benny looks so good in a Broncos jersey. He should never have left. The combo with Reynolds. Lord. This is going to be a fun year.

Confirmed Madge hired to get 30 odd weeks of Origin Haas. The middle rotation was great, everyone had an impact. Hethrington looking like the 2023 version, Willison looking like Haas 2.0, Jensen as solid as always, Carrigan just being himself. Xavier needs to cut the dumb penalty from his game though.

I though both edge forwards played really well, a lot more impact than we've seen from our second row for a few years. Riki's kick chase want quite on point, though. And we won't speak of Piaks.

Paid was great. He really does make it difficult to defend Kev's selections last year, though I thought Billy had a good game too. Not sure about the rotation, might need some experimentation. But if Cory keeps up this form he's going to make it a hard call when Mam is back - Ezra might find himself on the bench in place of Billy. Cory does have a loose pass in him. I think it was the lead up to Gos's try he threw one to Kobe around his knees, and then rocketed another into Pat at short range. But some really nice flashes otherwise.

I thought both centres were good, but it's lean towards keeping Mariner over Shibisaki after that game. Just too much strike to leave out, and great recovery speed to account for any defensive deficiencies. Cobbo and Arthars class on the wings. And Reece doing Reece things like bombing tries and then making up for it. We need him to be ruthless though, can't leave opportunities on the fire against the lines of Melbourne and Penrith.

It's great to have footy back, and to start with a win and such optimism.

 

[Galah]