Round 25 - Broncos vs Dragons - Post Match Discussion
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Broncoman
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That was a good win nevertheless but that was fucked if we lost tonight I would've punched holes through the wall in the living room in anger and wouldn't be able to sleep in disgust and outrage beyond words. Congrats guys and to everyone involved winning after that rot was great, it makes me even more passionate about the Broncos.
Our best player was Ben Hunt with special mention to Kennedy, Parker and Hodges.
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Our best player was Ben Hunt with special mention to Kennedy, Parker and Hodges.
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zappa
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maaaate, seriously? i know mushies and footy are not the most common activities to be done together, but dont dig iot till u try it!
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Big Pete
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Before kick off, I noticed that Corey Parker had the entire team huddled and seemed to be laying down the law as far as what his expectations were from each player.
It's something I rarely see or notice in the pre-game but it demonstrated to me how serious the boys were taking this game and filled me with a lot of confidence.
The first half was rather interesting.
I thought the Broncos did well to establish a 24-4 lead but still felt like there was plenty of team for St. George to comeback and knew that the referees would do everything in their power to make it a contest.
I just didn't realise they would go that far with it.
It was disgusting and I've already harped about the sin-bin but the other soft penalties, video referee calls, suspect pass calls all had a tremendous influence on the game.
In the end, the Broncos did well to hang in there and once the pendulum swung and Merrin who is prone to trying a little bit too hard at times came up with the mistake the boys needed and when the game was on the line who was it but our other co-captain and one of our best strike weapons combining to put the match away.
I saw Matty slam the ball all the way up in Row 629 and I knew we were home then.
A couple of points...
- I'm usually one of the first to complain, so I'd like to personally congratulate Parker's kicking tonight. It proved the difference tonight and had a positive bearing from the Broncos end. A real captain's knock in that regard from Corey.
- I thought tonight's game was the perfect encapulation of Vidot. Some great plays, some bad plays and then just some bizarre plays. I don't know what the future holds in store for him but I definitely appreciate all that he's provided us fans so far in 2014.
- Didn't like how the defence held off on Marshall. One of the best plays of the second half was Gillett rushing up on Marshall and shutting down a sweeping play on the left-side early in the half.
- Another step forward for Marty. I thought his runs got the biggest cheers at the ground and there were a lot of whispers of 'who is this guy?' I was quite critical of him last week for his inability to get onside and affect a tackle on Sims but he's been doing his best to make up for it. I just hope he announces himself against Melbourne, that's the task for him and a lot of players in this squad.
Finally, I just wanted to point out how great it's been to return to Suncorp on a more regular basis this season. To be there live, free of commentary with a unique perspective of the game, surrounding by all sorts of people is fantastic and I believe the club is doing a lot to improve the match-day experience. Hopefully they keep at it and it would be great to see some BHQ members become apart of that cheer squad area so we can keep a loud Broncos chant going.
It's something I rarely see or notice in the pre-game but it demonstrated to me how serious the boys were taking this game and filled me with a lot of confidence.
The first half was rather interesting.
I thought the Broncos did well to establish a 24-4 lead but still felt like there was plenty of team for St. George to comeback and knew that the referees would do everything in their power to make it a contest.
I just didn't realise they would go that far with it.
It was disgusting and I've already harped about the sin-bin but the other soft penalties, video referee calls, suspect pass calls all had a tremendous influence on the game.
In the end, the Broncos did well to hang in there and once the pendulum swung and Merrin who is prone to trying a little bit too hard at times came up with the mistake the boys needed and when the game was on the line who was it but our other co-captain and one of our best strike weapons combining to put the match away.
I saw Matty slam the ball all the way up in Row 629 and I knew we were home then.
A couple of points...
- I'm usually one of the first to complain, so I'd like to personally congratulate Parker's kicking tonight. It proved the difference tonight and had a positive bearing from the Broncos end. A real captain's knock in that regard from Corey.
- I thought tonight's game was the perfect encapulation of Vidot. Some great plays, some bad plays and then just some bizarre plays. I don't know what the future holds in store for him but I definitely appreciate all that he's provided us fans so far in 2014.
- Didn't like how the defence held off on Marshall. One of the best plays of the second half was Gillett rushing up on Marshall and shutting down a sweeping play on the left-side early in the half.
- Another step forward for Marty. I thought his runs got the biggest cheers at the ground and there were a lot of whispers of 'who is this guy?' I was quite critical of him last week for his inability to get onside and affect a tackle on Sims but he's been doing his best to make up for it. I just hope he announces himself against Melbourne, that's the task for him and a lot of players in this squad.
Finally, I just wanted to point out how great it's been to return to Suncorp on a more regular basis this season. To be there live, free of commentary with a unique perspective of the game, surrounding by all sorts of people is fantastic and I believe the club is doing a lot to improve the match-day experience. Hopefully they keep at it and it would be great to see some BHQ members become apart of that cheer squad area so we can keep a loud Broncos chant going.
- Mar 5, 2008
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No way man, you are the biggest mad **** of all! :rockon:
- Mar 7, 2008
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McGuire brings some of that upon himself. He could well learn the discipline that Webcke and Civoniceva exemplified. They found the right way to show how tough you were and hence why they were two of the most respected front rowers running around. Rarely did they come up pushing and shoving after having made a tackle. They simply did their job and got ready to smash the next **** who dared come near them. McGuire and the Broncos would benefit from McGuire paying attention to what's important. This doesn't mean I don't rate him, I most certainly do.
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congratulations. this is the funniest use of an image i've seen on the interweb.
broncos4life
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Yay it's the honey badger
broncos4life
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What's iot?
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It's a bit of a worry.
Storm are the kind of side that punish you severely if your defense in the middle is crap..
jarro65
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As soon as someone runs an unders line at us up the middle... I cringe
Mister Wright
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Who needs Granville when you have McCullough to dart out of dummy half?
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Dismayed at the officiating, but also disappointed we didn't just muscle up and get on with the job. We were a man done but we looked downright fragile and out of sorts. Shades of the Sharks game.
Equally so, I'm impressed by our initial assault in the first half, and Hodges / Gillett stepping up to the ice the game. Some sterling performances from the usual suspects.
I'd really like to highlight the fact Parker kicked six from six. This is exactly the kind of game we've lost due to missed conversions in the past. Not sure if he's been practising or if it was a flash in the pan, but so crucial to our success.
Equally so, I'm impressed by our initial assault in the first half, and Hodges / Gillett stepping up to the ice the game. Some sterling performances from the usual suspects.
I'd really like to highlight the fact Parker kicked six from six. This is exactly the kind of game we've lost due to missed conversions in the past. Not sure if he's been practising or if it was a flash in the pan, but so crucial to our success.
K-Style
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Lol. He tried hard and it was a great break but he looked so slow. Granville would have been over the try line by the time Mc got tackled.
