PRE-GAME [Round 18, 2024] Broncos vs Panthers

[Santa]

I'm unfortunately thinking this may be very rough and in the 50's.....

Yea I think so too. I don't think we have the players to win by 70+... Broncos by 50 still ain't that bad though.

 

[BroncsFan]

In regards to injuries, Ponga has just been named 11 weeks after his Lis Franc injury, which is the same injury BTK did in May.

Pending on when he got his surgery completed 11 weeks is about end of July... so would still be 4 weeks of the regular season left.

Might be something to look forward to, but club might just rest him for the year given his age, etc.

 

[Bucking Beads]

In regards to injuries, Ponga has just been named 11 weeks after his Lis Franc injury, which is the same injury BTK did in May.

Pending on when he got his surgery completed 11 weeks is about end of July... so would still be 4 weeks of the regular season left.

Might be something to look forward to, but club might just rest him for the year given his age, etc.

Can’t see us risking him. He’s such a big body. That weight going through the foot would be extreme.

 

[Lostboy]

Yea I think so too. I don't think we have the players to win by 70+... Broncos by 50 still ain't that bad though.

I believe Santa!!

 

[Manofoneway]

This is going to be another drubbing. Can't see us making the 8 this year.

 

[Bish]

Expectation has gone.

Light in forwards.

Form completely collapsed.

Confidence shot.

But anyone thinking the Panthers are a better looking team has obviously took a knock to the head.

Pat Carrigans left bum cheek is better looking than that lot put together.

 

[McHunt]

Man our bench looks like a smouldering turd doesn’t it…. Gonna need one hell of a performance from our starters to give us a chance in this one.

It's not that terrible. You really only have a problem with Karapani, and he's one of those gambles that might even pay off.

Madden is the only major fly in the ointment, and even he's had a couple of good games. He's due one.

I know it's impossible to be positive after the last 6 odd weeks, but we haven't lost this yet. If we can somehow retain possession and spend 50% of the game in their half, we're every chance.

 

[Lostboy]

We will win!
Just pray to the
higher Power or Power's!!!

 

[Super Freak]

I want to see the Madden that tore us to shreds at the start of our collapse in '22.

 

[Foordy]

Death of rugby league?

Isn't it a bit late to be having a funeral for that, given rugby league died years ago under suspicious circumstances (Vlandys still the prime suspect)

 

[Morepudding]

Exactly. Just pointing out the stupidity of the post. Kevy has to pick someone and there's only Oates left to pick

No, would have kept Mariner on wing with karapani at centre. Now instead of just having karapani come in for Staggs, he moves Mariner to centre, moves arthars to right wing instead of left and then brings in Corey Oates on the left. So instead of one player changing, 3 players change. And then he wonders why our attack and defence is shit. the bloke is a moron.

 

[McHunt]

Since Staggs and Riki are out our defence is weakened. We should expect to leak some points. It's going to happen. Best we can do is retain possession and score more through our trademark chaos.

With that in mind, this is the game to flex our expansive attacking style. If Walsh, Mam, Mariner and Cobbo can click, we win this comfortably and our season is back on track. Otherwise, **** me dead this forum will be like a funeral.

 

[mrslong]

How is Tristan Sailor given the honour of 18th man. Deadset.

 

[The Strapper]

In regards to injuries, Ponga has just been named 11 weeks after his Lis Franc injury, which is the same injury BTK did in May.

Pending on when he got his surgery completed 11 weeks is about end of July... so would still be 4 weeks of the regular season left.

Might be something to look forward to, but club might just rest him for the year given his age, etc.

I would only use him then if we are short of forwards but still have a chance of making the finals.

 

[nopatience101]

We’ve drawn Grant Atkins…

 

[Manofoneway]

How is Tristan Sailor given the honour of 18th man. Deadset.

Because last game against the Panthers they dog shotted our fullback in the first 10 minutes and had to shift our entire backline to replace him.

 

[Sproj]

If we could get our troops back running in to finals, depending on timing, if we make it, we should be one of the freshest teams running in. Imagine running this out:

1. Walsh
2. Arthars
3. Staggs
4. Cobbo
5. Mariner
6. Mam
7. Reynolds
8. Jensen
9. Walters
10. Haas
11. Piakura
12. Riki
13. Carrigan

14. Smoothy
15. Willison
16. Te Kura
17. Oates

18. Hetherington

There is not one team out there that wouldn't be frightened of running in to that, even if we were in 8th. Just got to catch fire at the right time.

 

[BroncosFever]

If we could get our troops back running in to finals, depending on timing, if we make it, we should be one of the freshest teams running in. Imagine running this out:

1. Walsh
2. Arthars
3. Staggs
4. Cobbo
5. Mariner
6. Mam
7. Reynolds
8. Jensen
9. Walters
10. Haas
11. Piakura
12. Riki
13. Carrigan

14. Smoothy
15. Willison
16. Te Kura
17. Oates

18. Hetherington

There is not one team out there that wouldn't be frightened of running in to that, even if we were in 8th. Just got to catch fire at the right time.

Have we had that team at all this year?

Always feels like we are missing 1 or 2 important players.