PRE-GAME Round 15 - Storm vs Broncos

[rnabokov]

I can't really take a win that seriously with Cronk out.

But it would be nice to get a win and keep top spot.

A win is a win, yes, and that's all that counts for mine, Cronk or not.

Both Origin time and injuries are part of the game, and a club's depth is an integral part of its chances in NRL.

If say Cronk, Smith or Slater are out for whatever reason, it's no different to us playing without one or more of our stars. It's a test of both depth and coaching.

Way it is, the good with the bad.

 

[Cult]

They won't have Cronk and we won't have Gavet. Pretty even if you ask me.

 

[rnabokov]

They won't have Cronk and we won't have Gavet. Pretty even if you ask me.

Yep, we really miss Gavet's kicking game

 

[morganmorgan]

Yep, we really miss Gavet's kicking game

And his ball playing options

 

[1910]

Joe was really strong on the weeekend against a monster PNG pack. He came off the bench did a really good job in defence. Jets were down 16-6 and he made an impact when he came on.

Runs 9
Metres 97
Offload 1
Tackles 18
Miss 1

 

[Marty Deutschmann]

Joe was really strong on the weeekend against a monster PNG pack. He came off the bench did a really good job in defence. Jets were down 16-6 and he made an impact when he came on.

Runs 9
Metres 97
Offload 1
Tackles 18
Miss 1

Future petro.

So we've got macca like Smith, Hunt like Johns, Milford another Benji in his heyday, Wallace similar to hennant and the strike of our other players for years to come. . Liking it

 

[I bleed Maroon]

I can't really take a win that seriously with Cronk out.

But it would be nice to get a win and keep top spot.

We can only play what is in front of us, and if it happens to be a speedbump Storm at home, so be it.

 

[Alec]

Future petro.

So we've got macca like Smith, Hunt like Johns

Yeah, and Reed like Mal Meninga, Boyd like Clive Churchill, Gillett like Tallis etc

 

[Marty Deutschmann]

Yeah, and Reed like Mal Meninga, Boyd like Clive Churchill, Gillett like Tallis etc

Don't think that's all that accurate :P

 

[1910]

Back to it yesterday; Reed in rehab group with Greinke. Hammy strain.

 

[Huge]

So, we may be without Reed next weekend ? Did he injure it during training recently ?

 

[1910]

So, we may be without Reed next weekend ? Did he injure it during training recently ?

Been carrying it for a few weeks; he plays through it.

 

[Super Freak]

It sounds like Slater won't be playing.

His shoulder is busted up and I doubt Bellamy would risk making it worse by playing him.

He hasn't ruled out surgery after game two.

Even if he does play, Broncos should target that shoulder. It won't be 100%.

 

[bb_gun]

BRONCOS
1. Darius Boyd
2. Jordan Kahu
3. Jack Reed
4. Justin Hodges ©
5. Daniel Vidot
6. Anthony Milford
7. Ben Hunt
8. Josh McGuire
9. Andrew McCullough
10. Adam Blair
11. Alex Glenn
12. Matt Gillett
13. Corey Parker
Interchange:
14. Jarrod Wallace
15. Sam Thaiday
16. Corey Oates
17. Matt Parcell
18. Mitchell Dodds
19. Francis Molo
20. Lachlan Maranta

 

[bb_gun]

STORM
1. Billy Slater
2. Mahe Fonua
3. William Chambers
4. Kurt Mann
5. Richie Kennar
6. Blake Green
7. Ben Hampton
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Cameron Smith (c)
10. Tim Glasby
11. Kevin Proctor
12. Tohu Harris
13. Dale Finucane
Interchange:
14. Ryan Hinchcliffe
15. Kenny Bromwich
16. Christian Welch
17. Felise Kaufusi
18. Cameron Munster
19. Hymel Hunt
20. Nelson Asofa-Solomona

 

[Super Freak]

No Maranta, interesting.

But I guess with Cronk out, his selection isn't that important.

 

[mitch222]

Doddsy is back. Hopefully if he doesn't play with us he goes back to QLD cup to get some match fitness.
Our bench looks so much better with Thaiday on it for experience.

 

[GCBRONCO]

No Maranta, interesting.

But I guess with Cronk out, his selection isn't that important.

Cameron Smith is enough to test Vidot so even without Cronk it's still a concern, having said that Vidot has been playing well. It will be interesting to see the final makeup of that backline, personally I think Hodges will be rested, kahu into centres, Maranta on wing. The other rep players will most likely backup.