PRE-GAME [Round 18, 2026] - Broncos vs Sharks

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That team list is pretty deflating.

After we hear all week about how Billy says he's good to go, and then he's not brought back in.
 
Madge’s inability to try anything new might be his downfall
 
Don't see how we could possibly think we stand a chance. Especially after the Paix one.

Why would one influence the other one? Paix was Cat 1 and couldn't prove he was alright; Willison was cat two and still has to prove he's recovered.
 
Fingers crossed Willison can get cleared. With Mariner and Shibasaki back, it gives the Broncos some faint hope.

Just hope Mozer can get some consistent game time. I get a feeling he'll make way for Walters but he just needs some time at this level.

Good to see Francis amongst the group. Only a matter of time before he makes his debut. I'm not expecting big things but I reckon by '28 fans will be happy he's at the club.
 
Fingers crossed Willison can get cleared. With Mariner and Shibasaki back, it gives the Broncos some faint hope.

Just hope Mozer can get some consistent game time. I get a feeling he'll make way for Walters but he just needs some time at this level.

Good to see Francis amongst the group. Only a matter of time before he makes his debut. I'm not expecting big things but I reckon by '28 fans will be happy he's at the club.

Bears play in Toowoomba on Sunday so there is some confidence building to be done up there for Francis.
 
Billy was never playing; plan was always three games in Cup- Redcliffe this week and Easts then Souths have the bye so the Cowboys weekend I would say is favourite.

Only playing 60 minutes on Sunday was the goal.
 
Poor old Luke, even this is funny:


So he is a 38 year old English born halfback.
 
Bears play in Toowoomba on Sunday so there is some confidence building to be done up there for Francis.
It's a tough call because this maybe the best game to blood him.

The Broncos run home is rough.

vs. Panthers (A)
vs. Cowboys (A)
vs. Knights (H)
vs. Dolphins (A*)
vs. Warriors (H)
vs. Raiders (A)
vs. Storm (H)
vs. Bulldogs (A)

I don't think any of them are ideal. If the season is over, I'd be looking at that Storm home game with a view that he ought to play finals for Burleigh the following week.
 
It's a tough call because this maybe the best game to blood him.

The Broncos run home is rough.

vs. Panthers (A)
vs. Cowboys (A)
vs. Knights (H)
vs. Dolphins (A*)
vs. Warriors (H)
vs. Raiders (A)
vs. Storm (H)
vs. Bulldogs (A)

I don't think any of them are ideal. If the season is over, I'd be looking at that Storm home game with a view that he ought to play finals for Burleigh the following week.

You could just give him 14 minutes on Saturday night. Then back up Sunday lad.
 
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