Juts read the posts above.... I must be the only one who thought that was one of our best performances of the year in context of the last 5 games in particular.
What a monstrous defensive effort on the whole! We made the Raiders look sod ordinary for most (not all) of the game. Gillett is a beast, and in fact the whole team's defensive effort for the most part shut those green bastards right out of the game. So much for the much vaunted BJ-Rapana combo. We blotted them right out. Even Sterlo commented on that, but it was this team which exposed them, not just inherent deficiencies. Our tactics and our quality defence made them look what they are: lumps of meat and not much else.
Attacking wise, so so much better. I thought our game plan, strategically and tactically was special - it targeted their weaknesses beautifully and that is why Boyd scored those 3 great tries. Very good execution.
Boyd is a very special FB.
Rapana and Leilua are damaging ball runners, full stop, both have defensive problems and poor temperament.
Our forwards were simply outstanding against a huge pack which has been dominant for weeks. TPJ? YES.
Individually, I thought Hunt and Milford lifted but there is so much improvement still there, and the same for Roberts: we still need to get him more involved across the whole park, not just out wide.
Our forwards were simply outstanding against a huge pack which has been dominant for weeks. TPJ? YES.
All in all, I felt that was one of our best performance in ages against a very good side which we made look ordinary. (Now to work on those few defensive lapses which almost let them back into the match ....
After last week, I am so proud of our team.
(Eden NEVER again in a Broncos outfit. EVER)
