Round 22 - Broncos vs Bulldogs - Pre-Match Discussion

[CaptainHook]

Hard to see Brisbane winning. It will be a tough loss or an absolute smashing. . . maybe an unconvincing win but we would have to be red hot and they would need to be well below their best. Bulldogs are just generally a more professional outfit and should get the job done. Interesting to read some comments saying we are a chance considering the Bulldogs have lost three straight. Did we learn nothing from the Sharks game a few weeks ago? They'd lost 3 games as well.

Expect our ability to play struggling teams back into form to be well on show tomorrow night. . .

 

[Ari Gold]

I think we are every chance in the world. But only because the Dogs are so poor. My belief we are a good chance of winning has virtually nothing to do with us.

 

[rnabokov]

I think we are every chance in the world. But only because the Dogs are so poor. My belief we are a good chance of winning has virtually nothing to do with us.

Disagree Ari. For mine, last week they were outplayed and made to look ordinary. With the return of Morris, and their finals situation looking a little bleak, I doubt they will play poorly.

As discussed before, if our defensive line speed is poor, if our defensive line isn't straight and ruck defence spot on, I see a cricket score.

If we do the basics right, as did the Panthers, I see a win as entirely likely. One of the Dog's biggest weaknesses is frustration. Frustrate them and they screw up.

 

[Morkel]

If Kennedy is 18th man, helps with the warmup but doesn't play, I'm putting 1910 on ignore.

 

[Unbreakable]

If Kennedy is 18th man, helps with the warmup but doesn't play, I'm putting 1910 on ignore.

It was said in an article today that either Kennedy or J.Wallace would come onto the bench, so it's not exactly an inside scoop that Kennedy will play, it's the logical decision out of the two.

Ben Hannant, Todd Lowrie and Corey Oates are slated to play, but both Martin Kennedy and Jarrod Wallace took their turns running with the team at training this morning.

http://www.broncos.com.au/news/2014/08/07/team_update_broncos_squad_clear.html

 

[Jeba]

Isn't Granville in the picture as well? Meaning 2 to drop out. Possibly Lowrie and Wallace?

 

[Super Freak]

Has anyone else noticed that Hunt's form started to drop when Barba was moved to 6?

Perhaps they should move Hoffman back to 6, just to see what happens..

 

[Unbreakable]

Isn't Granville in the picture as well? Meaning 2 to drop out. Possibly Lowrie and Wallace?

Granville's spot is guaranteed, the way I read it is that either Kennedy or J.Wallace would come onto the bench for either Lowrie or Oates.

 

[Jeba]

Granville's spot is guaranteed, the way I read it is that either Kennedy or J.Wallace would come onto the bench for either Lowrie or Oates.

And therefore it's a nice inside scoop.

 

[broncos4life]

Has anyone else noticed that Hunt's form started to drop when Barba was moved to 6?

Perhaps they should move Hoffman back to 6, just to see what happens..

No way. If hunt can't play alongside someone that can actually play like a five eight then that's his problem that he needs to sort out. I don't want to sit through anymore of Hoffman in 6

 

[Big Pete]

How are we feeling about the game today folks?

Should be close one would have to say and if it does come down to the dying seconds I don't know if the Broncos will be equipped with the same structures as the Bulldogs.

Hopefully the Broncos exercise more patience with the football and play to their strengths. More support around the football would be my big message tonight.

Anyone heading to the game?

 

[Splinter]

How are we feeling about the game today folks?

Should be close one would have to say and if it does come down to the dying seconds I don't know if the Broncos will be equipped with the same structures as the Bulldogs.

Hopefully the Broncos exercise more patience with the football and play to their strengths. More support around the football would be my big message tonight.

Anyone heading to the game?

If it is a close one BP then I see goal kicking being a big problem

 

[Morkel]

Has anyone else noticed that Hunt's form started to drop when Barba was moved to 6?

Perhaps they should move Hoffman back to 6, just to see what happens..

It also coincided with us playing two genuine premiership contenders that are peaking at the right time.

 

[Marty Deutschmann]

Seriously? ? Is anyone going to the game? Am I too actually believe you lot don't even bother to turn up? ?

I'm there every week! What's the good in posting all these team lists and opinions if you don't even bother to show up and give them your support??! D:

 

[Brett]

I've been to a few games this season. I live on the Sunshine Coast, so it's a bit of a logistical nightmare to get there, especially every week!

Anyway, I just hope they play with some heart, like we did against the Warriors a few weeks ago.

I can't see us winning, but we'll likely keep it competitive till around the 65 minute mark.

 

[Big Pete]

Seriously? ? Is anyone going to the game? Am I too actually believe you lot don't even bother to turn up? ?

I'm there every week! What's the good in posting all these team lasts and opinions if you don't even bother to show up and give them your support??! D:

Crazy hey?

BHQ is obviously filled with agoraphobics, myself clearly being the biggest one but I still managed to nab myself an Awesome Foursome deal.

Great value and was planning on going to this game but something came up.

You'll have to cheer extra loud for me.

 

[Super Freak]

I've been to every home game this year except for the Sharks game.

I'll be going to this one also.

 

[Splinter]

Seriously? ? Is anyone going to the game? Am I too actually believe you lot don't even bother to turn up? ?

I'm there every week! What's the good in posting all these team lasts and opinions if you don't even bother to show up and give them your support??! D:

I go to every game including 20s most times. Tonight I will miss the 20s for a rare time but will be there for the main game as usual