Round 3 - Knights vs Broncos - Post Match Discussion

[Jeba]

Broncos 24 Newcastle 10

 

[Alec]

Re: Broncos v Knights post game discussion

Our ball control and the penalties that we give away are the only things stopping us so far from being real premiership contenders. Both of those things have been shocking over the last 3 weeks.

But Norman seems to be improving, he had a pretty good game.

 

[Fozz]

Re: Broncos v Knights post game discussion

Norman had a good second half. If he can produce that more consistently, we'll be a better team for it.

 

[Jeba]

Re: Broncos v Knights post game discussion

Was very ugly at times, in fact a lot, but I'm still very happy with our defence. They obviously identified that as the area to refocus on from the Cowboys game.

Despite is looking ordinary I never really thought the result was in doubt to be honest.

Hannant was great again, Gillett off the bench bloody hell he is a machine. McGuire and Petero were good as well I thought.

We just lack that polish. We have no problem getting to the right end of the field, just need to finish it off. Plenty of similarities to last season I think.

 

[Bucking Beads]

Re: Broncos v Knights post game discussion

We should have won by plenty. Can't fault our forwards really they got us into a good position 9 times out of 10 but we couldn't score tries. I am sick of McCullough.

 

[GCBRONCO]

Re: Broncos v Knights post game discussion

Gotta give Hannant his dues for doing his best to try to stop that try or better the positioning of it, even though in the end it meant nothing, I just love the attitude and commitment he showed, infact he and Gillett were the best tonight.

 

[Alec]

Re: Broncos v Knights post game discussion

We should have won by plenty. Can't fault our forwards really they got us into a good position 9 times out of 10 but we couldn't score tries. I am sick of McCullough.

McCullough is such an inconsistent player. He laid on a perfect set for the Gillett try, but other than that was mediocre at best.

 

[Viti]

Re: Broncos v Knights post game discussion

Hannant and Gillet were standouts and Norman had some good touches. Our attack looked a hell of a lot better than previous weeks apart from the errors but theres promising signs for the season to come

 

[Crazy Sam]

Re: Broncos v Knights post game discussion

I have to say I love our away jersey. It's nice to see a bit more colour on the field; tonight's knights and broncos jerseys actually looked good together.

 

[Foordy]

Re: Broncos v Knights post game discussion

Hannant and Gilllett were the standouts for me ... i loved the way that even though Hannant couldn't match the pace of McManus he still did his best to keep him out wide. Gillett is pushing Te'o for a starting spot, but i actually like him on the bench, coming into the game when the opposition is tiring.

Norman had his best game of the season tonight and is improving with every game

 

[GCBRONCO]

Re: Broncos v Knights post game discussion

I agree on Gillett, at present its his value of the impact coming from the bench offers way too much to the side then having him start, though I think for him its only a short term thing and he will eventually start there on a regular basis. McCollough continues to fustrate with his inconsistency meanwhile I think Hunt has shown himself to be of more value this season so far then previous ones.

 

[Big Pete]

Re: Broncos v Knights post game discussion

I'll take it.

Second away win on a field that's notoriously difficult for us. Knights are very strong through the middle and their susceptible edge was unfortunately where Norman was and he's still learning his craft.

Liked the effort from the forwards. The Knights pack aren't slouches and they seemed to be getting away with a lot of niggle in the ruck. To win that contest, especially after they scored that demoralising try to McManus was impressive. Hannant, McGuire, Civoniceiva and Gillett all deserve massive wraps.

Still plenty of concerns, particularly the support which just seems non-existant. I reckon if you reviewed the tape you'd find at least 10 opportunities where somebody snuck there heads through but there wasn't anybody in place to pass to. It didn't surprise me that when Reed finally supported Macca up through the ruck we'd go onto score.

Great to see some vintage Hodges out there, great try.

 

[Bull Shark]

Re: Broncos v Knights post game discussion

Wayne Bennett now 2-6 against the Broncos since departing ...

 

[m1c]

Re: Broncos v Knights post game discussion

Thought Wallace was fantastic in the first. We'll go a long way if he can reproduce those efforts.

 

[pennywisealfie]

Re: Broncos v Knights post game discussion

2 points is all that matters at this time of year and we came away with them. But I was very happy with the effort put in, loving the attitude and yeah the handling errors were bad but that will come together. Looking good! Loved Benny Hannant chasing down McManus, awesome to see.

 

[Big Pete]

Re: Broncos v Knights post game discussion

Hannant has been our best player this season, great to see after such an indifferent 2011.

 

[rnabokov]

All of the above but I just love the way there is an increasing focus on depth in attack. Space out wide: YES, and seeing Gillett involved more in attack was just excellent.

The timing isn't quite there yet but as I thought at the start of the season, it's all slowly starting to come together. Excellent defence.

 

[MrMoore]

TBH with what Newcastle produced, I expected 34-10