PRE-GAME [Round 10, 2026] - Broncos vs Sea Eagles

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Big Del said:
I want to see more Semu .
Last week the bench got juggled with the backs coming off . Semu and P Riki are bigger bodies I have hopes they can turn the tide if Talty and Gos can keep the Sea Eagles with in striking distance .
Because I do expect them to try to attack the middles after watching bigger bodies against the Broncs 3rd string props .
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Yeah I agree. Love what he is doing off the bench. Very much an impact player that seems very at home in the NRL.

But as you said, our rotation got fked over by the injuries last game, Madge had to pull the pin early on Semu to get X back out there. Semu and PRiki will be huge for us if Talty and JGos are getting pumped.

They will definitely go through the middle as you said, their pack isn't as big as Roosters at least, but I also can't see us playing worse than last week, since we are field the same forwards.

Manly do ruck infringe a fair amount, and they rely on kick metres more than their run metres. So pressure on Fogarty and Brooks will help. Running at the halves worked against Roosters in the second half. If we are getting pumped through the middle, we will have to do the same tactic.

And, I have a feeling Walshy will be unlocked for the full game in attack due to Duffy playing, and we definitely won't struggle with kick metres. Walshy's + Duffy's boots are HUGE.

Once thing that Walshy can't do this game: no more kicking on the 3rd or 4th in consecutive attacking sets, especially when we are stuck down our own end.
Last game, that hurt us, we could have used those extra tackles in attack to just gain 20seconds of rest. Instead, it was a negative return considering the Roosters would cover the 20 metres difference of the early kick in 1 tackle.
 
Just feel we need to win one of the next 2, then into the bye and hopefully some troops back. Im just not convinced we get either of the next 2 games with the forward pack especially prop we are putting out there. Then Manly into the Warriors, so big pack into bigger pack. Interesting that we are sitting on the same points as were were this time last season when we dropped 4 or 5 in a row. Just need some troops back.
 
TimWhatley said:
Have we played in anyone's half this year? It was a pretty rare thing last year too from memory. I can't remember the last time we actually won the ruck except for when we're in 'comeback mode'.
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Yea all true - and I don't mind it (we won a premiership that way), its just that with so many players out (especially on our edges), im not sure we'll be able to defend that style of play against Manly.
 
We're averaging 46.3% possession over 9 games. I don't think I've ever seen a team with such a low percentage this far into a season.

Combination of ruck infringement calls, backs not making enough metres, slow linespeed and early tackle plays.

Testament to our goal line defence and attack's efficiency that we're 5-4
 
Jeffy said:
We're averaging 46.3% possession over 9 games. I don't think I've ever seen a team with such a low percentage this far into a season.

Combination of ruck infringement calls, backs not making enough metres, slow linespeed and early tackle plays.

Testament to our goal line defence and attack's efficiency that we're 5-4
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Madge’s genius strategy to improve our discipline. Can’t drop the ball if you don’t have it
 
I hope Kotoni learns from his brain explosion. Massive impact on that game and now he sits while the team is undermanned.
We all love his aggression, but possibly some of the worst timing for a suspension.
And such a dumb play.
I suppose it's another chance for Verhoeven and for Arthars to show his versatility in the centres.
I would have kept Junt in the team. He's always plugged a hole in 2RF and was preferred to Aublix on Saturday, but gotta trust the gaffer.
 
Big Del said:
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You can’t argue your point without a meme or a video? There’s no doubt the NSWRL tried to **** us at every turn. Then the NRL have shown that they’ll change rules to hinder us and we are definitely not reffed the same way as other teams the last few years.

I’ll wait for your counterpoint, but I’ll give you time to find a meme or video that represents your side because words are hard.
 
Jeffy said:
We're averaging 46.3% possession over 9 games. I don't think I've ever seen a team with such a low percentage this far into a season.

Combination of ruck infringement calls, backs not making enough metres, slow linespeed and early tackle plays.

Testament to our goal line defence and attack's efficiency that we're 5-4
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It is honestly such a simplified structure, that Madge has proven works.

1. Have crazy fitness to fatigue teams
2. Defend both 20 metre zones with everything you got
3. Capitalize on good attacking field position. More than 50% strike rate per set inside 20m. Credit to Trent Barrett.

Even though we lost against Cowboys and Roosters in the last 5 games. In both of those games, we could have 100% won it, even while under the pump and down by multiple tries, shit completion rate, not full strength, no Reece Walsh, the list goes on. And these were both high scoring games regardless, proving that point.

That is pretty wild. My own opinion is when things do go our way for at least 1 half, I don't think many teams can stop us, even if we are down by multiple tries.
 
Ben Hunt said:

“’Madge’ (Maguire) has thrown me in the squad,” Hunt told 4BC radio.

“I was told we didn’t have enough players, because we need to name 22 players, so he threw me in there.

“I definitely won’t be going too soon. I have a fitness test today to get through some wrestle and contact and a few drills and if I pass that, then I will be right to play.

“I would say it’s an outside shot but we will see how we go.”
 
dejan said:
Yeah I agree. Love what he is doing off the bench. Very much an impact player that seems very at home in the NRL.

But as you said, our rotation got fked over by the injuries last game, Madge had to pull the pin early on Semu to get X back out there. Semu and PRiki will be huge for us if Talty and JGos are getting pumped.

They will definitely go through the middle as you said, their pack isn't as big as Roosters at least, but I also can't see us playing worse than last week, since we are field the same forwards.

Manly do ruck infringe a fair amount, and they rely on kick metres more than their run metres. So pressure on Fogarty and Brooks will help. Running at the halves worked against Roosters in the second half. If we are getting pumped through the middle, we will have to do the same tactic.

And, I have a feeling Walshy will be unlocked for the full game in attack due to Duffy playing, and we definitely won't struggle with kick metres. Walshy's + Duffy's boots are HUGE.

Once thing that Walshy can't do this game: no more kicking on the 3rd or 4th in consecutive attacking sets, especially when we are stuck down our own end.
Last game, that hurt us, we could have used those extra tackles in attack to just gain 20seconds of rest. Instead, it was a negative return considering the Roosters would cover the 20 metres difference of the early kick in 1 tackle.
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I thought the early kicking helped our resurgence, getting their big boys more tired.
 
Foordy said:
Ben Hunt said:

“’Madge’ (Maguire) has thrown me in the squad,” Hunt told 4BC radio.

“I was told we didn’t have enough players, because we need to name 22 players, so he threw me in there.

“I definitely won’t be going too soon. I have a fitness test today to get through some wrestle and contact and a few drills and if I pass that, then I will be right to play.

“I would say it’s an outside shot but we will see how we go.”
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So he's actually a chance then, crazy. I hope they don't rush him. He's important for the finals run.
 
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