If we had Lockyer, none of these past five games even go to golden point. He would of won us the game well before then, and with the off chance it did happen to go to golden point, he would of come up with a clutch play or got us in position to kick the field goal to win it for us at the death.
POST GAME Round 2 - Broncos vs Cowboys
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I'm already dead inside from 2015.
I can take a round 2 loss.
Still, **** the Cowboys and **** Thurston. EAD Northern fuckwits.
I can take a round 2 loss.
Still, **** the Cowboys and **** Thurston. EAD Northern fuckwits.
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In a twisted sort of way we can take some stock in the fact we may have just ended the Cows chances outright in Round 2, despite losing.
Scott is gone for the season, and Coote and Winterstein are looking at extended time on the sideline. That's a starting prop, fullback and winger.
Scott is gone for the season, and Coote and Winterstein are looking at extended time on the sideline. That's a starting prop, fullback and winger.
To take it to extra time, youve got to. I know we missed out this time. But i dont think this forum would be any happier losing earlier. If there was a bad defensive hole or an injured player, sure go for it, but its got to be there. You cant conjure those things up. The point on conceeding penalties to block holes re-affirms the strategy, but also highlights a glaring deficency in the way the game is played. I think multiple penalties should be played like ice hockey with a player off the field until a change in possesion (ie 1st tackle after defending side regains possession). This punishes penalties with what the tactics try to stop, the increased chance to score.
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We played pretty well. Thought the refereeing evened itself out if you consider Kahu scored off a 1 metre forward forward pass. We looked dangerous on Moga's side.
Milf and Hunt were good.
Milf and Hunt were good.
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Hunt's kicking game was pretty solid for once. Lets hope it continues.
You're fucking welcome Merge, you *****.
You're fucking welcome Merge, you *****.
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This game is no more real than pro wrestling. History doesn't just happen, history is made.. why can't refs give penalties in golden point? We should have had three shots from right in front but because they lack a backbone we had none. **** this game and **** this sport. I'm going to stick with wrestling for the predetermined outcomes..
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Gillett will be sweet,Kahu with a cork and TPJ with a strained calf I think.
TPJ might need a spell but the other 2 should be there next week.
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Kahu finished the game but he had a noticeable limp after his conversion attempt which is why Milford took the rest.
Gillett didn't return and neither did TPJ but they didn't look serious.
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Ripper of a game from him. He and Oates were epic. Tevita needed more mins, proud of the boys future looks bright.
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It's hard to kick field goals when you've got the fastest humans that ever lived running towards you..
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They'll just bring in Ponga and Gela-Mosby and be even more lethal. Scott is a big loss though, they're already scraping the bottom of the barrel with their forward stocks.
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The clutch players can adjust for that, though. Milford doesn't.
Locky had to deal with that all the time. And he found a way.
Even Hodkinson can find a way..
Despite golden point loss, the Broncos forwards have proved they can match it with the best
Rikki-Lee Arnold, The Courier-Mailan hour ago
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THE questions lingered all pre-season as to whether the young Broncos forwards have what it takes to compete at the top level.
Herman Ese’ese answered those questions loud and clear – yes, they certainly do.
While the younger members of the Cowboys pack in Patrick Kaufusi and John Asiata once again struggled to stand up for their side, Brisbane had no concerns about what their bench players could do for them.
Ese’ese was the absolute standout for Brisbane’s big men, with a last-minute error not even enough to take the gloss off the 22-year-old’s performance – really he just helped the two sides get to that golden point thriller that everyone wanted to see.
Matt Scott, Gavin Cooper, Coen Hess – none of them could stop a rampaging Ese’ese.
The slimmed-down prop made more metres than any other Brisbane forward, eating up 170m from 18 runs across 52 minutes.
He was so impressive that he was even sent back on late in the second half, replacing starting prop Adam Blair in what appeared to be an attempt to find an edge over the Cowboys.
Skipper Darius Boyd said afterwards that the performance from his young forward just showed how hard he is fighting for his spot.
“He’s trained hard all pre-season,” Boyd said.
“All the young guys have been great and they’ve really wanted to learn.
“The competition for spots is really pushing them all to play better.”
The only person who could beat Ese’ese for metres was of course wrecking ball Jason Taumalolo who clocked up 179m in 81 minutes.
For someone who thought his NRL career might have been over just 18 months ago, Ese’ese’s feat was an incredible one against one of the best packs in the competition.
He also made three tackle busts, two offloads and 20 tackles.
Unfortunately for Ese’ese, it was not enough to help his side claim the victory, but it was an effort that will be remembered well.
It is clear now why the former Bulldog won the bench spot over fellow prop Joe Ofahengaue, who not that long ago was playing in a grand final, also against North Queensland.
The Cowboys themselves have work to do with their young forwards.
Ese’ese made 60m off his first six runs while in comparison, Kaufusi made 39m from the same amount. Asiata made 77m off eight runs.
The key for Ese’ese now is to produce this form every week.
Brisbane are a team that will always have their doubters, but if Ese’ese has his way, at least they can no longer raise questions about his own potential.
Rikki-Lee Arnold, The Courier-Mailan hour ago
Subscriber only
THE questions lingered all pre-season as to whether the young Broncos forwards have what it takes to compete at the top level.
Herman Ese’ese answered those questions loud and clear – yes, they certainly do.
While the younger members of the Cowboys pack in Patrick Kaufusi and John Asiata once again struggled to stand up for their side, Brisbane had no concerns about what their bench players could do for them.
Ese’ese was the absolute standout for Brisbane’s big men, with a last-minute error not even enough to take the gloss off the 22-year-old’s performance – really he just helped the two sides get to that golden point thriller that everyone wanted to see.
Matt Scott, Gavin Cooper, Coen Hess – none of them could stop a rampaging Ese’ese.
The slimmed-down prop made more metres than any other Brisbane forward, eating up 170m from 18 runs across 52 minutes.
He was so impressive that he was even sent back on late in the second half, replacing starting prop Adam Blair in what appeared to be an attempt to find an edge over the Cowboys.
Skipper Darius Boyd said afterwards that the performance from his young forward just showed how hard he is fighting for his spot.
“He’s trained hard all pre-season,” Boyd said.
“All the young guys have been great and they’ve really wanted to learn.
“The competition for spots is really pushing them all to play better.”
The only person who could beat Ese’ese for metres was of course wrecking ball Jason Taumalolo who clocked up 179m in 81 minutes.
For someone who thought his NRL career might have been over just 18 months ago, Ese’ese’s feat was an incredible one against one of the best packs in the competition.
He also made three tackle busts, two offloads and 20 tackles.
Unfortunately for Ese’ese, it was not enough to help his side claim the victory, but it was an effort that will be remembered well.
It is clear now why the former Bulldog won the bench spot over fellow prop Joe Ofahengaue, who not that long ago was playing in a grand final, also against North Queensland.
The Cowboys themselves have work to do with their young forwards.
Ese’ese made 60m off his first six runs while in comparison, Kaufusi made 39m from the same amount. Asiata made 77m off eight runs.
The key for Ese’ese now is to produce this form every week.
Brisbane are a team that will always have their doubters, but if Ese’ese has his way, at least they can no longer raise questions about his own potential.
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I think Milford actually has his ideal build ATM, with him moving into the front line, he was always going to be asked to put on a couple of Kg in muscle to be able to handle the defensive work load.
Even Locky put on some weight once he moved to 6
