PRE-GAME [Round 25, 2022] Broncos vs Dragons

[Foordy]

Pretty sure if Raiders lost at all to the tigers and we win at all, we are in yeah?

We would finish on 30 and Raiders 28. But basically if we lose next week we are done unless the raiders get absolutely towelled

actually i think you're right.

I think there was an error on the NRL.com table (been corrected now). After Fridays game i recall them having us in 9th place

 

[jarro65]

Pretty sure if Raiders lost at all to the tigers and we win at all, we are in yeah?

We would finish on 30 and Raiders 28. But basically if we lose next week we are done unless the raiders get absolutely towelled

Yep.

Differential means nothing to us now that the Raiders are flogging Manly

 

[theshed]

actually i think you're right.

I think there was an error on the NRL.com table (been corrected now). After Fridays game i recall them having us in 9th place

We’re currently in 9th. **** I wish the tigers didn’t loan out their players lol

 

[Foordy]

We’re currently in 9th. **** I wish the tigers didn’t loan out their players lol

i wouldn't have if I was them ... why show them what life can be like at a darling team. they're never going to want to come back

 

[theshed]

i wouldn't have if I was them ... why show them what life can be like at a darling team. they're never going to want to come back

They’ve both basically already said as much

 

[Scorchie]

Farewell finals. Raiders aren’t losing to The tigers and you know Souths will smash the Cows tonight

 

[I bleed Maroon]

It's a nothing game now.

Rest everyone (but especially Reyno, Herbie, Oates, Cobbo and Carrigan) and tell them they shouldn't be seen around the club for month or two (or in Haas case, ever again). A lot of soul searching is required before return to training in December.

 

[McHunt]

Bitter reject, Corey Parker:

“After conceding 113 points the last two games, I looked at their confidence and seeing them after the Eels game, they look like a split team to me. It would be great to see the Broncos make the finals because they have done a lot of things right this year, but they look deflated in a big way."​

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“The Broncos are done. Their season is just about over. The Broncos have a problem with their mental fortitude. After they were flogged by 60 against Melbourne, there were some Broncos players out on the field smiling at full-time. To me, some blokes give a shit and some don’t. Defensively, there is no trust. They have technical problems."​

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“The difficult thing has been how the Broncos have lost lately, which is the primary concern. It’s not just the dip in form, it’s the manner in which they are losing. If you lose by six or 12 points, you can have an off night, it’s hard all of a sudden to regain trust in your defensive structures in the space of seven days when you have conceded 113 points in two weeks."​

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“The positive is the Broncos are playing the Dragons and they are entirely beatable, but how much scar tissue are Brisbane carrying from the past five weeks?”​

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“The one thing I learnt playing in the NRL is that you get what you deserve. The fix is to look at what the Cowboys have done. Todd Payten believed in his approach, hardened up his entire squad and made them comfortable with being uncomfortable. Until the Broncos get mentally tougher and change some of their habits and standards, they will just keep meandering along. There’s no doubt they have improved on where they finished last season, but even if they make the finals this year, they will just end up cannon fodder. If the Broncos end up missing the finals, maybe it prompts the club to consider making some changes.”​

Cameron Smith:

“I can tell you know ... one man, Carrigan, coming back into the team will not fix these results. Only five weeks ago they were sitting fourth in this comp, a lot of people say Carrigan isn’t there, so that’s why they’re struggling. Kevvie Walters would be bitterly disappointed. There was so much on the line for them against the Eels, now the Broncos have to rely on other results and they have to go to Sydney to play the Dragons and try and muster a win there.”​

Walters:

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“I take full responsibility. It’s my job to prepare this team and get them ready each week. I take full responsibility, I’m not shifting the blame anywhere. We’re all under pressure. It’s the NRL, it’s the same for everyone every week. We aren’t performing well, but we have a week to fix it and get it right. I don’t have too many answers at the moment but we have to fix our attitude.”​

 

[Scorchie]

I miss Corey “We” Parker.

I don’t like Corey “Them” Parker

 

[vertigo]

"I don't have too many answers at the moment"

 

[Sproj]

Parker isn’t wrong.

 

[Manofoneway]

Parker isn’t wrong.

Parker is deadset out for blood since he lost his coaching gig under walters. Hes pissed because the broncs didn't want him, the titans didn't want him and his book has had 5 sales nationally. The club has fixed the roster, brought in some great players and had largely a successful season. Lets not forget, corey Parker was a coach at the broncos at the time we were getting dusted week in week out. He's a dunce

 

[_wwong]

Parker is deadset out for blood since he lost his coaching gig under walters. Hes pissed because the broncs didn't want him, the titans didn't want him and his book has had 5 sales nationally. The club has fixed the roster, brought in some great players and had largely a successful season. Lets not forget, corey Parker was a coach at the broncos at the time we were getting dusted week in week out. He's a dunce

he’s most salty that now he has to work with his wife on radio.

 

[theshed]

Parker isn’t wrong.

Yeah any player laughing after dropping a finals birth needs to be dropped and shipped out

 

[Super Freak]

Lets not forget, corey Parker was a coach at the broncos at the time we were getting dusted week in week out. He's a dunce

So was Walters.

 

[Santa]

If ever there was a time to finally put on a big score this would be it. If we smash the Dragons by 70 - then we just gotta hope the Tigers put up a fight against the Dragons (even if they lose, at least keep the margin small). Tigers may have some motivation lol - game is at Leichhardt, game may be to avoid the spoon, and could be their captains last game ever.

 

[rnabokov]

Watching the game where we beat the Eels in Rd 19, so much of our attack was Carrigan at his best and ditto fully fit Reynolds. We had so much energy, lots of ball movement, solid defence. Their absence is telling.

The suddenness of our decline and it's magnitude after a good season baffles me and just adds to the disappointment. I can't see a turnaround. at all, and we miss the 8 after being in the top 4. Really really sucks.

Dragons by who gives a shit

 

[Harry Sack]

If ever there was a time to finally put on a big score this would be it. If we smash the Dragons by 70 - then we just gotta hope the Tigers put up a fight against the Dragons (even if they lose, at least keep the margin small). Tigers may have some motivation lol - game is at Leichhardt, game may be to avoid the spoon, and could be their captains last game ever.