PRE-GAME Round 11 - Broncos vs Storm

[Nashy]

Oh we are fucked.

 

[the_next]

who out of that lot could kick a field goal?

Why do we need a field goal kicker? We aren't getting within 1 point of anyone.
If by somehow a miracle happened, I'd be happy to lose by 1 point.

 

[rnabokov]

The players are in a holding pattern until the coach and board are gone. Who would want to play for these incompetent *****?

Maybe another question is who would want to play WITH these incompetent *****

 

[Renegade]

I'm positive they can play much better and they will. I'm positive we don't have to worry about making the eight this year. I'm positive no team will. I'm positive the season will be declared null and void but I am negative on covid infection. So that's a positive.

thanks brother

 

[the_next]

If that fraud of a coach is still heading this side against the Storm, I actually hope they put 70 on us.

 

[Sproj]

If that fraud of a coach is still heading this side against the Storm, I actually hope they put 70 on us.

You don’t need to hope, it will happen...probably more though.

 

[john1420]

This might be the first time in about 17 years that I won’t watch the broncs. Nah **** that I’m a sadist, I’ll watch it and get angry, throw a tantrum and then drink til I pass out

For me, it would be the first time in 28 years.......

Decision made; if they run out the same 17 I won't watch
If they make changes, I'll watch, because it shows they acknowledge the issues and are making an effort

 

[Fernando]

They are totally clueless against even the simplest of set plays by a middle of the road team like the Tigers. If the Storm turn up the way they usually do against Brisbane they could go a point a minute.

 

[DigitalDaz]

Seibs is no leader. I’ve mentioned multiple times personally but Seibs tries too hard in being the “cool uncle” and never enforces any type of discipline or punishment for poor results. To be an effective leader in any role you will need to “piss off” some individuals if you want the team to thrive. To not call out poor performance only shows that Seibs was never a leader and probably never will be.

This really resonates as true.

The way I see him talking with the media - as best buddies - is so completely opposite to Bennett who didn't care what the media said or did. I think you are completely right.

And when you have a combination of a very young team, ineffective leaders (Boyd and Milford) and a coach who doesn't discipline young men - DISASTER.

I remember someone saying Seibold was going to bring in a "new age" of coaching - in other words - self-directed learning by the players and a "do whatever you feel is best" attitude.

It's all making sense now. Not having experienced heads around who may challenge the coach is also a recipe for disaster.

 

[Footy Fanatic]

I've been a Milford fan for a while, making excuses for him, and always hoping he would soon show the skills and style he has. It hasn't happened. For someone of his talent, to not rise to the occasion as a senior player in this side is hard to explain, or justify. For the first time this year, I agree that he needs to be dropped, not benched, dropped, while he contemplates his allegiances, commitment to the Broncos and that he needs to earn his paycheck.

I like Paix too. Either him or Dearden at 6.

Dearden in for Croft. He has got to go.

 

[GCBRONCO]

Poor Boyd, more then a year on and still trying too hard.

 

[rnabokov]

This really resonates as true.

The way I see him talking with the media - as best buddies - is so completely opposite to Bennett who didn't care what the media said or did. I think you are completely right.

And when you have a combination of a very young team, ineffective leaders (Boyd and Milford) and a coach who doesn't discipline young men - DISASTER.

I remember someone saying Seibold was going to bring in a "new age" of coaching - in other words - self-directed learning by the players and a "do whatever you feel is best" attitude.

It's all making sense now. Not having experienced heads around who may challenge the coach is also a recipe for disaster.

It's also hard to lead if none want to follow

 

[Brocko]

I have no idea who i'd pick in the 1 through 5, but Nui is not doing well at 1 and our wingers are rushing in on every fucking play and making no yardage metres so something needs to change.

Staggs is probably my only certainty if fit, and Herbie on a wing (not centre). Maybe Milf keeps his spot in the team but at 1.

6. Paix
7. Dearden

Would be my halves. We need to make changes here at this point. Milf/Croft isn't working.

8. TPJ
9. Turpin
10. Haas

TPJ has been better through the middle but he needs help. He can't be the only one trying to bend the line.

11. Hoppa
12. Offa
13. Carrigan

I dunno who else you pick here unless Fifita is fit. We are not getting out of Carrigan at 13 what other teams are getting from their locks, not even close. Carrigan is playing as a prop in my eyes, so he may as well come off the bench as such when we have the troops to do so. When fit I would actually like to see Staggs or Bird given a go at 13.

Hoppa wasn't great early this year and either has Offa but we don't have options.

14. Luke
15. Kennedy
16. Fit FRF
17. Fit FRF

Bench is a mess, but you need cover for a returning Turpin, and we need 3 fit front rowers.

 

[Mitchell_Broncos]

Shit not looking forward to this game.

 

[rnabokov]

I have no idea who i'd pick in the 1 through 5, but Nui is not doing well at 1 and our wingers are rushing in on every fucking play and making no yardage metres so something needs to change.

Staggs is probably my only certainty if fit, and Herbie on a wing (not centre). Maybe Milf keeps his spot in the team but at 1.

6. Paix
7. Dearden

Would be my halves. We need to make changes here at this point. Milf/Croft isn't working.

8. TPJ
9. Turpin
10. Haas

TPJ has been better through the middle but he needs help. He can't be the only one trying to bend the line.

11. Hoppa
12. Offa
13. Carrigan

I dunno who else you pick here unless Fifita is fit. We are not getting out of Carrigan at 13 what other teams are getting from their locks, not even close. Carrigan is playing as a prop in my eyes, so he may as well come off the bench as such when we have the troops to do so. When fit I would actually like to see Staggs or Bird given a go at 13.

Hoppa wasn't great early this year and either has Offa but we don't have options.

14. Luke
15. Kennedy
16. Fit FRF
17. Fit FRF

Bench is a mess, but you need cover for a returning Turpin, and we need 3 fit front rowers.

I can't agree that both our halves are dropped. It has to be one at a time. Paix and Dearden won't do shit. They would be set up to fail. For mine, it's better to give either Croft or Milford a chance to show either that they will put in or give final proof they have to go. Then the focus turns on the other

 

[WASSHHH]

Yeh, not sure it’s really fair to throw Dearden and Paix into the 6 and 7 of this shit team, especially against the Storm.

Milford (especially Milford) and Croft got us to this point, they should be the ones to have their careers ruined be enduring the floggings and criticisms that come with them.

The chance to give Dearden and Paix the keys passed us by about 3-4 weeks ago. It would not be fair to throw them to the wolves now.

 

[Brocko]

I can't agree that both our halves are dropped. It has to be one at a time. Paix and Dearden won't do shit. They would be set up to fail. For mine, it's better to give either Croft or Milford a chance to show either that they will put in or give final proof they have to go. Then the focus turns on the other

Look I do tend to agree it is just that they have both been so bad...

My pick if 1 at a time would be keeping Milford and dropping Croft for Dearden.

That partnership played well last year with Turpin at 9

 

[Shane Tronc]

Milford and Croft’s defence was absolutely disgusting last night. The storm are going to tear us to pieces if we run out with both of them. You can’t afford to have halves who are passengers in defence anymore. Dearden and Paix have both shown themselves to be good defenders. I agree that it would be unfair on them to put them both in at the same time, but I think you need to drop one of Milford or Croft. We might be able to cover 1 liability in defence instead of 2.