Bucking Beads
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I don't think him playing against the Raiders gets us the win anyway. That's why I'd rest him.
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I don't think him playing against the Raiders gets us the win anyway. That's why I'd rest him.
Kimlo
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So courier mail says Hodges will be playing, I'd link but I'm past my free limit :laugh:
I see no reason why not too, lets face it, this is hardly "backing up" from an origin game, it's just another week. It's the same time span as playing a Sunday game followed by a Friday game. Having a Monday game after origin works in our favour, not that I like Monday games but if there's ever a good time it's after origin games for us.
I see no reason why not too, lets face it, this is hardly "backing up" from an origin game, it's just another week. It's the same time span as playing a Sunday game followed by a Friday game. Having a Monday game after origin works in our favour, not that I like Monday games but if there's ever a good time it's after origin games for us.
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Hodges won't put origin first, he'll play if fit I believe . Canberra may win but there will be no capitulation. For all his faults he loves his team and I know he was happy to return to Brisbane.
jarro65
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No excuses this week with an almost full-strength side.
As you guys have already said, i too expect the boys to put in a very good performance .... considering last weeks disaster !!!
This could be a season defining moment too. If we lose, it might make it very hard to crack the eight again.
As you guys have already said, i too expect the boys to put in a very good performance .... considering last weeks disaster !!!
This could be a season defining moment too. If we lose, it might make it very hard to crack the eight again.
rnabokov
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Do you think it's fair to compare this week's team to last week's?
For mine - vastly different, no comparison.
If we lose this week, given performances this years, we show ourselves (and the coaching staff) for what we are - a rudderless ship lost on a sea of confusion without a captain
jarro65
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There were plenty of guys who played last week who are playing Monday night.
They'll want a better performance for sure.
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jarro65
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We'll certainly need our Origin boys to fire up and really lead the way.
Canberras monster pack will be hard to contain on their home track, but if we can at least match them, i think the backs might be able to get the job done.
Having Hodges named will lift the team massively.
Canberras monster pack will be hard to contain on their home track, but if we can at least match them, i think the backs might be able to get the job done.
Having Hodges named will lift the team massively.
rnabokov
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Canberra's monster pack - like any forward pack, are only as good as the room the defence gives them, and missed tackles. If we are in their face as soon as they get the ball (like the Roosters did mostly to the Eels last night) and don't miss the tackle, then their size advantage is minimized dramatically.
They also attack mainly down their right side - again, that's where we need to focus.
When you look at stats, both are more or less even EXCEPT missed tackles: Broncos - 339; Raiders 263
They also attack mainly down their right side - again, that's where we need to focus.
When you look at stats, both are more or less even EXCEPT missed tackles: Broncos - 339; Raiders 263
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Broncoman
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Corey Parker and Scott Prince were at the Rebel sport at Garden city today and I went and said gday to them.
jarro65
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We need to find some good line speed early on ..... rush up and meet them.
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Reading the Raiders forum, it's funny how half of them are confident of a win, the other half are worried about that confidence knowing they've lost games they should've won.
Calling a spade a spade, they will smash us.
Calling a spade a spade, they will smash us.
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Slyney and Whitchurch playing in Mackay.
rnabokov
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Why?
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I don't believe our returning players make up for our shit attack & defence.
rnabokov
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Our attack isn't fucked, it's bloody terrific, when we're in the mood and key players decide to amble up into position. That's the real issue.
Ok, ok, for that reason alone our attack is shit and defence? Well, how many rockets can a Bronco's arse take?
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Parker will help with some second-phase
Hodges will help with speed out of dummyhalf + inspiration/confidence for the younger blokes.
Thaiday should supply some good edge running and solid defence.
Gillett will hopefully have woken up from his slumber pre-origin and get back to his best.
So yeah, i reckon the returning players will make a big difference for us.
rnabokov
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Thaiday's edge running is pretty decent except for the fact that he doesn't look to pass to a non-existent support runner which is probably why....
Gillett (and Glenn), edges and holes ... it's not just them, they need a play that has been worked, planned and called, which means Gillett and Glenn, the halves and dummy half.
I think it's inadequate to separate any individual from this mix unless they are bone idle and I don't think Glenn and Gillett are lazy.
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