Round 11 - West Tigers vs Broncos - Pre-Match Discussion

[rnabokov]

I'm hoping Barba is on his game. His positioning this year hasn't been the best..

Watching some of the Tigers performances this year, Brooks likes to put the grubber back in which completely fools the defense. It's a good thing Tedesco is not playing, but it's still potentially dangerous.

Maybe Barba and Hoffa can exchange tips on how to play FB and 5/8

 

[CaptainHook]

Absolutely no excuses for this game. We may be missing Origin players but none from our spine. The theme I would be hammering at training would be 'No excuses.'

I like the team - am pleased that Lowrie is starting. I think he has been treated very harshly mainly due to the fact that he's not a bench player and he's not as 'flashy' as some of our other underachievers. I like that Maranta has been recalled and Copley is back in the centres.

No excuses. Origin or no Origin, it is not ok to lose this game.

 

[Taylor1921]

I think the broncos will win these quite comfortably for some reason. I can't see why they wouldn't. Barba is gaining some confidence from the past couple of games. I just hope they don't under-estimate the tigers like we have with the eels, titans, cowboys.

 

[Ari Gold]

I don't think he ruled himself out though... He wasn't picked.

That rule came in to prevent players from paying their suspension in a game they weren't going to play anyway.

Good thing too, if that rule were still alive Greg Bird would be playing this Wednesday.

 

[CaptainHook]

I think the broncos will win these quite comfortably for some reason. I can't see why they wouldn't. Barba is gaining some confidence from the past couple of games. I just hope they don't under-estimate the tigers like we have with the eels, titans, cowboys.

Great observation that, Taylor. It's something I've noticed as well and it has plagued us the last couple of seasons. We seem to have a "she'll be right" attitude towards some sides. We are also guilty of taking the soft option as well at times and it really shows in our performances. All I can do is hope we've turned a corner...

 

[rnabokov]

Absolutely no excuses for this game. We may be missing Origin players but none from our spine. The theme I would be hammering at training would be 'No excuses.'

I like the team - am pleased that Lowrie is starting. I think he has been treated very harshly mainly due to the fact that he's not a bench player and he's not as 'flashy' as some of our other underachievers. I like that Maranta has been recalled and Copley is back in the centres.

No excuses. Origin or no Origin, it is not ok to lose this game.

Another way of putting it is, it is not ok not to win this game.

I'm so looking forward to the team running out on the field with an effective, relevant game plan, executing it, and defending with no, or minimal, missed tackles, and everyone playing out of their skins ... for each other, for the whole 80 minutes.

Then, the little things, like good ball security,no dropped balls, reading the decoy runners, wingers not coming in off their man.

I love surprises.

 

[CaptainHook]

I'm so looking forward to the team running out on the field with an effective, relevant game plan, executing it, and defending with no, or minimal, missed tackles, and everyone playing out of their skins ... for each other, for the whole 80 minutes.

Then, the little things, like good ball security,no dropped balls, reading the decoy runners, wingers not coming in off their man.

Pretty ambitious but it I'm convinced it can be done. I haven't seen it for 3 or so years now but I'm not afraid to dream of a high quality, consistent performance that would do the great Broncos teams of the past proud. Come on, boys!

 

[KingWebcke]

Excited to see Copley in the centres. he has been doing nicely on the wing but it would be worthwhile taking a look at him in his natural pos.

 

[rnabokov]

Pretty ambitious but it I'm convinced it can be done. I haven't seen it for 3 or so years now but I'm not afraid to dream of a high quality, consistent performance that would do the great Broncos teams of the past proud. Come on, boys!

Well, if you look at the potential in this side, there are no excuses, which really, in the final analysis, boils down to good coaching, and that also means instilling the right attitude into the players, as much as rehearsing coherent plays and execution to the point they go like clockwork.

Go Hook!

(Oh, and Barba is more than welcome to inject a little more individual brilliance as well.)

 

[Danoz Direct]

Hope Marmin Barba gets a go on the wing this year.

 

[Harry Sack]

Anyone else hearing whispers that Nicholls will get a run?

 

[Alec]

Where did you hear that?

 

[broncos4life]

Anyone else hearing whispers that Nicholls will get a run?

Don't tease me Harry

 

[Kimlo]

I hope so. Anyone but Hoffman.

 

[Harry Sack]

Where did you hear that?

Popped up on another forum. Not the most reliable source but it can be hoped.

 

[Alec]

Lol, if you mean what I think you mean, then it's BS.

 

[Harry Sack]

Lol, if you mean what I think you mean, then it's BS.

Lol, figured as much. Hence the "Has anyone heard whispers...."

 

[jarro65]

Late mail from NRL.com:

Broncos: Ben Hannant is set to play after overcoming a groin injury. Martin Kennedy and Jordan Kahu are likely to drop off the extended bench.

Seems Kennedy didn't do enough last week to warrant a start back in the top side.

I hope he gets his act together soon, we need him.