PRE-GAME [Round 2, 2023] Broncos vs Cowboys

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BroncsFan said:
It just seems like an obvious thing to write an article about.

There were articles for Cobbo spitting facts about Luai being a grub from 4 months ago, but an opportunity to stoke a fire for a qld derby and I didn't even realise anything was said until Payne's meek response in the interview just now.

I'd just be interested to see if the broncos would actually react ... would be interesting to see a fired up broncos side for once
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The big news is Payne has promised to make an honest woman out of his baby momma.
 
McHunt said:
The big news is Payne has promised to make an honest woman out of his baby momma.
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Women's Day getting him lined up for the cover shoot as we speak
 
I think Payno will be up for a huge game. He seems to be bringing a bit more aggression so far this year. Had a few stinging tackles against the cows in the trials and against the Panthers. So far there is something different about him this year.
 
heartly87 said:
I think Payno will be up for a huge game. He seems to be bringing a bit more aggression so far this year. Had a few stinging tackles against the cows in the trials and against the Panthers. So far there is something different about him this year.
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Yeah, he drove hard into the ribs of a Panther late in the game when two Broncos held them up near the line. Was good to see him inflicting some .... Payne

sorry, I couldn't help myself 🤮😭
 
heartly87 said:
I think Payno will be up for a huge game. He seems to be bringing a bit more aggression so far this year. Had a few stinging tackles against the cows in the trials and against the Panthers. So far there is something different about him this year.
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He actually seems committed, who knows how long that lasts though.
 
McHunt said:
Fairfax doesn't really give a **** about rugby league, let alone QLD clubs. They pulled the story off the wire.
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They own Channel 9...
 
heartly87 said:
I think Payno will be up for a huge game. He seems to be bringing a bit more aggression so far this year. Had a few stinging tackles against the cows in the trials and against the Panthers. So far there is something different about him this year.
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I noticed the same. I think he is going to play less minutes this year so as a whole can probably spend a bit more energy on Defending, rather than making the most post contact meters possible
 
BroncsFan said:
It just seems like an obvious thing to write an article about.

There were articles for Cobbo spitting facts about Luai being a grub from 4 months ago, but an opportunity to stoke a fire for a qld derby and I didn't even realise anything was said until Payne's meek response in the interview just now.

I'd just be interested to see if the broncos would actually react ... would be interesting to see a fired up broncos side for once
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You see these days its all about performance and execution .
Not about emotion . In recent times I have seen a lot of complaining about the light heartedness of opposition players socialising after games .
The tribal days are over . Players don`t have that loyalty or passion . They are pros going about their job , not warriors representing their tribe .
 
Big Del said:
You see these days its all about performance and execution .
Not about emotion . In recent times I have seen a lot of complaining about the light heartedness of opposition players socialising after games .
The tribal days are over . Players don`t have that loyalty or passion . They are pros going about their job , not warriors representing their tribe .
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It's not so much about the tribalism of sport but more the mentality. They can do whatever they want off the field and be mates with whoever they want... that doesnt bother me. What I want to see is high intensity on the field from the get go.

Against Penrith we got into the grind with them and were able to withstand them coming against us, but I didnt feel that we got onto the front foot to take it to them in their backyard... primarily in defence via quick line speed.

I do recall in Friday's game JFH standing over Cobbo when he dropped the ball on basically his first kick return, yelling and flexing in the same vein as Luai during origin.

I'd say that's in response to the grub comments that were raised in the lead up. I believe it was called a penalty instead, but the reaction from JFH suggests a wanting to get one over the opposition and gives an example of how emotion and mentality can play into the game.

These guys basically run into brick walls for 80mins every week... a level of emotion, attitude and mentality is required to put yourself through that otherwise you run the risk of being tentative into contact or looking to go through the motions, and not being able to go up a gear and match or beat the level of intent from the opposition.

It's well documented over several years of player polls that the Broncos are the team opposition players want to beat... and that can be seen basically every week when they turn up to play us and look to bash us in the initial exchanges... Tigers at Suncorp last year, Cows last year, Storm basically every game for the last 16yr.

Our boys have to be ready for a fight every week, because if you switch off or haven't turned up to run through brick walls, then suddenly the momentum goes against you and we end up with 40pt put on us.
 
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