Round 4 - Broncos vs. Storm - Pre-Match Discussion

[Alec]

Ben Davis ‏@BenDavis749m
Hodges "training" for @brisbanebroncos but Kahu & Stagg also spending time at centre.

if hodges doesnt play ffs just give a proper outside back the gig im sick of this backrower in the centres bull****.

Agreed. I don't care if he isn't ready for a full time gig. He's ready for one or two games, and then he can take that experience with him to QLD Cup and hopefully improve his game.

 

[noisetheory]

yep. every other club in the league shows the confidence to bring in rookies when and where necessary. why are we so shy to do it? they'll never not be rookies if they never get a go.

 

[IBA]

If Hodges doesn't play and they put Stagg in the centers, I'm done with Hook. Stop playing people out of position. If a center is out, put a center there. If attack is our problem and our attacking weapon is out, don't put a defensive 2nd rower there. FFS that drives me crazy.

 

[Big Pete]

Because their rookies aren't coming back from two knee reconstructions.

 

[noisetheory]

Because their rookies aren't coming back from two knee reconstructions.

i wasnt specifically referring to this one situation. its a recurring theme.

 

[Alec]

Yeah, all 3 of our coaches have been fans of putting back rowers in just about any position that needs a replacement. Carroll at 5/8ths. Glenn, Stagg and Gillett in the halves and centres. Eastwood on the wing. And it never really worked.

 

[Bucking Beads]

Please let Kahu play

 

[jarro65]

If we had more solid structures (like Melbourne) then throwing a youngster in wouldn't be such a drama.

 

[IBA]

Last week we had Hoffman to push into the centers and a bevy of wingers able to slot in. They went for Stagg. Mystified as to how they think we were going to score with Stagg and Reed in the centers.

 

[noisetheory]

Mystified as to how they think we were going to score with Stagg and Reed in the centers.

 

[ningnangnong]

He's all good, bros.

 

[Broncoman]

Surprised to see someone tipping us. Hope this lift's everyone's spirit, didn't give us much of a chance before this game but the boys proved me wrong.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C_m4TAN6wo

 

[Big Pete]

i wasnt specifically referring to this one situation. its a recurring theme.

That's a myth

 

[Kimlo]

He's all good, bros.

:biggrin: Go Hodges. He will destroy Melbourne, I'm sure of it.

 

[rnabokov]

For us to have the slightest chance of winning this, the 1, 6 ,7 and 9 have to turn their game around 1000%

Hodges needs space and time

Gillett and Glenn the same - not get the ball with 6 inches between them and the defensive line

Storm by 12+ on current form

 

[IBA]

How good does Sammy look out wider in those highlights! Please put him back there

 

[coreyh88]

The reason other people are training at centre is because of the shuffle with the intention of Hodges playing fb for parts of the game.

 

[Kimlo]

That doesn't explain Kahu training at centre.