PRE-GAME [Round 3, 2024] Broncos vs Panthers

[ningnangnong]

Discuss

 

[Santa]

Reynolds looks doubtful, Hass was wobbly too, and we're playing at Penrith...

Broncos 50 - Penrith 0

P.s. we need to bring in Willison, but is this the game to do it? Can't afford all the errors we had against Souths.

 

[theshed]

We need more energy and I think that comes in the form of Willison. I would be tempted to say Oates too but Mariners chip and chase makes that a hard call. Oates on the bench maybe.

Not sure how big of a loss Reynolds really is. I find his last few games he’s made more poor choices than good ones and he’s forgotten how to kick goals. Controversial opinion I know

 

[Mustafur]

Willison is a must, we need some middle punch.

 

[Sproj]

Obviously I think Willison is a must but who are you bringing him in for out of Taupau and Hetherington? Kobe had an absolute shocker but at least Taupau, who was also mostly bad, did have some moments. Lucky Walters has built up good will too because he was abysmal tonight.

I suspect though, our team already had one eye on this game anyway.

So:

1. Walsh
2. Arthars
3. Staggs
4. Cobbo
5. Mariner
6. Mam
7. Reynolds/Madden
8. Jensen
9. Walters
10. Haas
11. Piakura
12. Riki
13. Carrigan

14. Smoothy
15. Willison
16. Baker
17. Taupau/Hetherington

 

[I bleed Maroon]

Sadly I can't see anything except a Pennies win, especially if Reyno is out.

 

[thenry]

If Penrith complete 36/37 like the GF, they'll score 50 and put us out of contention.

 

[Sproj]

Sadly I can't see anything except a Pennies win, especially if Reyno is out.

We'll see. I suspect our boys already had an eye on next week. Penrith's centres have gone backward with losing Crichton and with us gaining Cobbo, we might well be better again and we gave them nightmares in the GF. Penrith's bench also looks much weaker than in recent seasons but...unfortunately so does ours.

 

[Foordy]

We'll see. I suspect our boys already had an eye on next week. Penrith's centres have gone backward with losing Crichton and with us gaining Cobbo, we might well be better again and we gave them nightmares in the GF. Penrith's bench also looks much weaker than in recent seasons but...unfortunately so does ours.

They've also lost Cogger who Cronk recently said that him replacing Luai in the GF is why we aren't Premiers

 

[broncsgoat]

First

 

[Sproj]

They've also lost Cogger who Cronk recently said that him replacing Luai in the GF is why we aren't Premiers

Well it is, any man and his dog can see that. Luai is a handbrake for Cleary.

 

[Fitzy]

Thing with Penrith is there attack nearly doesn’t exist anymore. They defend and complete well but that can only get them so far. We defend well and complete at 80% we win.

 

[Spike]

Yes Williston needs to come onto the bench but not for Kobe. Taupau has the experience but Kobe is our future. Kobe’s two fumbles were a blight against his name but he gives his all.
Also Oates for Authurs. Simple as that.

 

[Mustafur]

Yes Williston needs to come onto the bench but not for Kobe. Taupau has the experience but Kobe is our future. Kobe’s two fumbles were a blight against his name but he gives his all.
Also Oates for Authurs. Simple as that.

can't agree, Arthars is safe as far as I'm concerned he has earned his stripes.

after this game I think I feel most confident in Oates being out atm(and I'm a huge advocate for him).

 

[Fozz]

We're going to win. Panthers will be 0-3 to start the season

 

[Johnny92]

We need more energy and I think that comes in the form of Willison. I would be tempted to say Oates too but Mariners chip and chase makes that a hard call. Oates on the bench maybe.

Not sure how big of a loss Reynolds really is. I find his last few games he’s made more poor choices than good ones and he’s forgotten how to kick goals. Controversial opinion I know

I think we do need Oates in the side but there's no place for him in the starting 13. We miss the way him and Herbie would start the sets from our own end

 

[Mustafur]

I think we do need Oates in the side but there's no place for him in the starting 13. We miss the way him and Herbie would start the sets from our own end

I think Cobbo answered alot of that this game, 18 runs for 181 meters a very solid job, but unlike those two he has alot more attacking weapons with his flick pass ability and fend.

 

[Wolfie]

I dont think you change a winning side unless you have injuries. Its an unlosable game for us. It will be Penriths 4th straigh defeat as well i reckon. Broncos by 25.