PRE-GAME [Round 20, 2023] Broncos vs Bulldogs

[broncoscope]

But Turpin has been their main 9 for most of the season, and Smith has played like shit the few games he has played, while on huge wages as being the highest paid 9 in the game by a margin.

I'm pretty sure Smith is injured, that's why Turpin is getting so much game time.
I agree Smith hasn't set the world on fire at the chooks though..

 

[Mustafur]

I'm pretty sure Smith is injured, that's why Turpin is getting so much game time.
I agree Smith hasn't set the world on fire at the chooks though..

Turpin was the starting 9 at the start of the season too though.

 

[Financeguy]

Turpin was the starting 9 at the start of the season too though.

Not sure about that? Looked like Smith started 8 of the first 9 games for the Chooks and then the last 2 before he got injured he started off the bench but played more minutes that Turpin against the Panthers and then from memory got his injury next game against the Dragons.

Regardless, its nonsense to think that Smith isn't the Chooks number 1 hooker in the squad.

 

[Mustafur]

Not sure about that? Looked like Smith started 8 of the first 9 games for the Chooks and then the last 2 before he got injured he started off the bench but played more minutes that Turpin against the Panthers and then from memory got his injury next game against the Dragons.

Regardless, its nonsense to think that Smith isn't the Chooks number 1 hooker in the squad.

Turpin started round 3, I thought it was more actually but that was the first game I must have watched this year because I remember being surprised about it.

 

[Sproj]

Fortunately for the Roosters, Smith has a history of drugs, so when the time comes, getting rid of him won't be a problem.

 

[Sproj]

So Haas, Flegler, Walsh and Riki confirmed out for next game BUT Capewell likely back, so:

1. Sailor
2. Oates
3. Staggs
4. Farnworth
5. Cobbo
6. Mam
7. Reynolds
8. Palasia
9. Walters
10. Jensen
11. Capewell
12. Piakura
13. Hetherington

14. Smoothy (I'd be grooming Mozer for a debut against the Rabbits)
15. Taupau
16. Willison
17. Mariner

I'd be resting Patty too.

 

[Mustafur]

Wouldn't rather throw Sailor under the bus after one bad game, but I think we might be stronger with Cobbo at fullback and bring in Arthars, since Cobbo isn't doing Origin so he should be quite fresh for the more busy position.

Arthars is still ahead of Mariner imo, he killed it last week for Magpies it would probably send the wrong message if he got overlooked for a position if one was to make it.

 

[Foordy]

So Haas, Flegler, Walsh and Riki confirmed out for next game BUT Capewell likely back, so:

1. Sailor
2. Oates
3. Staggs
4. Flegler
5. Cobbo
6. Mam
7. Reynolds
8. Palasia
9. Walters
10. Jensen
11. Capewell
12. Piakura
13. Hetherington

14. Smoothy (I'd be grooming Mozer for a debut against the Rabbits)
15. Taupau
16. Willison
17. Mariner

I'd be resting Patty too.

when was Haas ruled out of the Bulldogs game.

 

[Hoof Hearted]

So Haas, Flegler, Walsh and Riki confirmed out for next game BUT Capewell likely back, so:

1. Sailor
2. Oates
3. Staggs
4. Flegler
5. Cobbo
6. Mam
7. Reynolds
8. Palasia
9. Walters
10. Jensen
11. Capewell
12. Piakura
13. Hetherington

14. Smoothy (I'd be grooming Mozer for a debut against the Rabbits)
15. Taupau
16. Willison
17. Mariner

I'd be resting Patty too.

I like your thinking of trying Flegs at centre. He has the size and footwork to make breaks. His passing game would benefit Oatsey as well. Hopefully he remembers how to catch.

 

[BroncosFever]

Top of the ladder. Why would I want to risk screwing that up?

Because these fools have been death riding Billy for a long time.

It's eating them up that he's in the side and we're doing quite well. Their credibility is going down the drain.

 

[Kaz]

when was Haas ruled out of the Bulldogs game.

On about Sunday.

Has an on going ankle injury. (which happened during Origin 1 camp)

May be out until round 21.

 

[Bish]

2 points definitely there for the taking but with the injuries/suspension, sort of gives the Dogs a fighting chance.

They’ve been smashed lately but we’re not a team that smashes anyone, even with a fully fit squad.
I’d just like to enjoy those last 20 minutes comfortably for a change!

 

[Mustafur]

Weird fact, First time Broncos have played at Belmore since 1998, 25 years!

 

[Santa]

With Hass, Riki, Flegler and maybe Carrigan out, we should just get the forwards to run at Mahoney to gain some easy meters. Dude misses like a billion tackles.

If Reynolds can get his mojo back, should be some easy tries for Cobbo (off kicks) against JAC.

 

[Bish]

Pretty gutsy performance against the Rabbitohs. That’s the ‘big defeat response’ game out of the way…. Broncos to put them back in their place next week.

 

[Santa]

Pretty gutsy performance against the Rabbitohs. That’s the ‘big defeat response’ game out of the way…. Broncos to put them back in their place next week.

They have some pretty decent players. Hoping our forwards can hold their own (especially with all the injuries).

Our backs will need to win it for us, they were pretty soft on the edges.

 

[Bish]

They have some pretty decent players. Hoping our forwards can hold their own (especially with all the injuries).

Our backs will need to win it for us, they were pretty soft on the edges.

Especially on their left edge. Almost lost it there at the death, a couple of pacy breaks. Cobbo might have some joy

 

[Gaz]

We’re down on players and their win against Rabbits has changed this game from a to a for us unfortunately.