Round 21 - Broncos vs Sea Eagles - Pre-Match Discussion

[Super Freak]

The Storm game has made it hard for us, but we are still in the 8 right now.

I think a win against Manly and Bulldogs would go a long way towards securing a spot in the finals.

Although, based on last nights performance, I can't see a win.

Broncos have not been able to beat Manly twice in a regular season since 2006, and their last win was in 2010. They have only won 2 of their past 5 games at Brookvale (2010, 2006), and Manly will be looking to make up for their abysmal performance against us earlier in the year.

I am hoping the players read all of the social media comments, they listen to all of the public comments about their performance and they come out fired up because they desperately need a win. A loss would come very close to ending their season completely considering their run home..

 

[Unbreakable]

No hope.

 

[Foordy]

No hope.

thats what everyone said last time we played Manly ,,, what was the result of that game again

 

[broncos4life]

thats what everyone said last time we played Manly ,,, what was the result of that game again

A win against a side without their halfback and 2 best forwards

 

[broncos4life]

We won't win. Just won't. I can guarantee it.

 

[Fozz]

This team finds stupid ways to lose and stupid ways to win. I can only hope the latter happens on friday. Beating the ladder leaders at their home ground is probably too hard an ask though.

 

[Waynesaurus]

This team finds stupid ways to lose and stupid ways to win.

That's because the game plan is four one out runs with no support and get smashed by 3 tacklers, then next is pass it wide in a slow disorganised fashion and finally a random kick (if we haven't dropped the ball by then) and hope for the best.

How inspiring ...........a game plan relying on a bit of luck or the other team to make errors to score points.:pray:

Clearly Griffin's lucky rabbit foot is all used up.

 

[Financeguy]

We can win but will require us at our best and Griffin to select a more balanced squad.

Vidot in for Maranta, Granville in for Reed and a rocket put up our back rowers in Thaiday, Glenn and Gillett would be a good start.

Manly are a big challenge but No team is unbeatable this year if the other team is committed.

 

[Ari Gold]

We can win but will require us at our best and Griffin to select a more balanced squad.

We can win but it will require Manly to be way below their best. Game is entirely on Manly's bat and if they want the win they'll get it by a comfortable margin.

Game against the Warriors tomorrow will be crucial. If the Warriors win then I can't see Manly doing anything but bouncing back strong. If they win though, maybe we'll catch them being complacent. Entirely up to them though.

 

[CaptainHook]

I predict one of the following:

1 - a hard fought loss
2 - an unconvincing win
3 - an absolute smashing

Pretty much every game the last three years has had one of those results. Just spin the wheel...

 

[vertigo]

If Griffin wastes a bench spot on Reed again I'm gonna fucken lose it.

 

[Alec]

If Griffin wastes a bench spot on Reed again I'm gonna fucken lose it.

He'll waste a backline spot on him.

 

[broncos4life]

If Griffin wastes a bench spot on Reed again I'm gonna fucken lose it.

Well he will either be there he displace Copley at centre. Reed must be in the 17... Apparently

 

[badyon]

"a rocket put up our back rowers in Thaiday, Glenn and Gillett would be a good start"

No. Not a rocket. The arse. These guys are a big part of the problem. None of them should be in 17 next week, and certainly not in the 13.

Parker and Mcguire can be in the backrow, and a rocket should be put up them.

 

[Broncoman]

This will be very difficult no matter how well Manly play

 

[Big Pete]

What would your team look like for this game [MENTION=8541]badyon[/MENTION]

 

[Bucking Beads]

Hopefully we see a more balanced bench from Hook. I think Kennedy back on the bench makes sense. 2 props on the bench is just a must imo.

I'd like Hannant, Kennedy Oates and Granville to be our bench.

 

[Super Freak]

thats what everyone said last time we played Manly ,,, what was the result of that game again

While that was a good win, they were missing key players and Foran was playing on one leg.

It's been a very long time since we have beat a Manly side that had all of their key players.