PRE-GAME Round 4 - Broncos vs Titans

[Kyall]

And in Nrl news, Broncos coach, Kyall, has named a completely new team for the third week in a row. This weeks team completely made up of teen sensations.

Haas would of been in my side from the start if that was the case.

 

[Morkel]

Totally going to brag here but I 100% called it

Man, people really do sound like douchebags when they pat themselves on the back, don't they.

Lucky for me I am comfortable enough with my standing on here to mention the fact that I called for the exact pack reshuffle that the Titans just made. Nope, I will not be pointing that out at all. Note even once.

 

[Lockysillegitimatechild]

I'm worried our prop rotation looks a little weak with Sua going into the 17 for TPJ. Ofa will hold the middle a little bit but Thaiday will need to have a 200% improvement on his last 3 performances to keep it strong when the starting props go off. I'd prefer tagatese or mago in for Sua, not due to ability but just for what we need from our bench. Opacic can play second row if needed by the 2nd rowers are 80 minute players anyway. The titans forwards will be fired up after their last performance...

 

[lynx000]

I'm worried our prop rotation looks a little weak with Sua going into the 17 for TPJ. Ofa will hold the middle a little bit but Thaiday will need to have a 200% improvement on his last 3 performances to keep it strong when the starting props go off. I'd prefer tagatese or mago in for Sua, not due to ability but just for what we need from our bench. Opacic can play second row if needed by the 2nd rowers are 80 minute players anyway. The titans forwards will be fired up after their last performance...

Much better balanced Titans pack as well with Wallace back in, Arrow at lock and Cartwright on the bench. I agree with you that there may have been some sense in bringing Tagatese in, given the changes to the Titan's pack. Wallace and Arrow will be fired up for big games against us.

 

[Super Freak]

The extra sessions that has Brisbane Broncos star Anthony Milford set to unleash Jack Bird

March 27, 2018

The 'Milford and Bird Show' is about to have a second showing and rehearsals are underway for what the Brisbane Broncos hope will be a blockbuster double act.

At Brisbane Broncos training on Monday, five-eighth Anthony Milford and left centre Jack Bird spent time in a specialised mini-session together as they worked on their combination with assistant coach Kevin Walters ahead of Sunday night's Telstra Premiership clash with the Gold Coast Titans.

The Broncos are banking on the pair becoming a devastating left-side attacking force with Bird's involvement, support play and competitive nature viewed as the perfect complement to Milford's running game and off-the-cuff style.

Milford and Bird both spent significant slabs of the pre-season in rehab or in training away from the main group and have played just once together. That was last Friday night’s 9-7 win over the Wests Tigers.

Milford spoke to NRL.com after being in deep conversation with Bird on the training paddock where the duo fine-tuned the timing of several attacking manoeuvres.

"I've spoken to Jack about letting me know what he wants, when he wants it and what his strengths are," Milford said.

"I've been picking his brain so that we can build a good partnership together, and hopefully that happens sooner rather than later.

"He's a quality player. He's won a premiership and played Origin. He's a high-class athlete and a big competitor, so I’m looking forward to him getting back to his best and building a combination with him."

"I thought he did a really good job on Friday night and we need him to do the same against Konnie [Titans centre Konrad Hurrell]."

Bird has been a right side player for most of his career but is resigned to the fact that James Roberts has the right centre position nailed down at the Broncos.

"I did put my hand up to play left centre even though I haven't played on the left before, and I am happy to play there because Jimmy plays on the right," Bird told NRL.com.

"I felt comfortable against the Tigers and as time goes on, hopefully, I will feel even comfortable on that left side.

"Me and Milly have put in a lot of extra work practising our combinations and we still have some things to work on, but we will only get better."

NRL.com columnist and Broncos legend Steve Renouf carved out a stellar career as a centre for the club and said there were key reasons why the Milford/Bird partnership could be a winner.

Renouf has advocated for Roberts to play outside Milford but conceded that was unlikely to happen.

"I'm a fan of Bird and you aren’t going to lose anything with him outside Milford because he is a super support player," Renouf said.

"When that is part of your makeup and you are outside a bloke like Milford, then you'd like to think there would be a few points in it and a few 'meat pies'.

"I'm glad to see they are working hard on their combination. Kevvie [Walters] and I fine-tuned our combo prior to the line and a few extra little plays but many times Kevvie, and Milford does it well too, would make a break and you’ve got to get your arse there in support.

"You've got to have that vision and Bird is a genuine footballer who can see things unfold on the field and knows how to sniff out a try."

Source: NRL.com

 

[mitch222]

Totally going to brag here but I 100% called it

Got the winning lotto numbers mate
You seem to be calling everything at the moment

 

[Kyall]

Got the winning lotto numbers mate
You seem to be calling everything at the moment

Sorry I don’t like gambling.

 

[Stix]

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The extra sessions that has Brisbane Broncos star Anthony Milford set to unleash Jack Bird

March 27, 2018

The 'Milford and Bird Show' is about to have a second showing and rehearsals are underway for what the Brisbane Broncos hope will be a blockbuster double act.

At Brisbane Broncos training on Monday, five-eighth Anthony Milford and left centre Jack Bird spent time in a specialised mini-session together as they worked on their combination with assistant coach Kevin Walters ahead of Sunday night's Telstra Premiership clash with the Gold Coast Titans.

The Broncos are banking on the pair becoming a devastating left-side attacking force with Bird's involvement, support play and competitive nature viewed as the perfect complement to Milford's running game and off-the-cuff style.

Milford and Bird both spent significant slabs of the pre-season in rehab or in training away from the main group and have played just once together. That was last Friday night’s 9-7 win over the Wests Tigers.

Milford spoke to NRL.com after being in deep conversation with Bird on the training paddock where the duo fine-tuned the timing of several attacking manoeuvres.

"I've spoken to Jack about letting me know what he wants, when he wants it and what his strengths are," Milford said.

"I've been picking his brain so that we can build a good partnership together, and hopefully that happens sooner rather than later.

"He's a quality player. He's won a premiership and played Origin. He's a high-class athlete and a big competitor, so I’m looking forward to him getting back to his best and building a combination with him."

"I thought he did a really good job on Friday night and we need him to do the same against Konnie [Titans centre Konrad Hurrell]."

Bird has been a right side player for most of his career but is resigned to the fact that James Roberts has the right centre position nailed down at the Broncos.

"I did put my hand up to play left centre even though I haven't played on the left before, and I am happy to play there because Jimmy plays on the right," Bird told NRL.com.

"I felt comfortable against the Tigers and as time goes on, hopefully, I will feel even comfortable on that left side.

"Me and Milly have put in a lot of extra work practising our combinations and we still have some things to work on, but we will only get better."

NRL.com columnist and Broncos legend Steve Renouf carved out a stellar career as a centre for the club and said there were key reasons why the Milford/Bird partnership could be a winner.

Renouf has advocated for Roberts to play outside Milford but conceded that was unlikely to happen.

"I'm a fan of Bird and you aren’t going to lose anything with him outside Milford because he is a super support player," Renouf said.

"When that is part of your makeup and you are outside a bloke like Milford, then you'd like to think there would be a few points in it and a few 'meat pies'.

"I'm glad to see they are working hard on their combination. Kevvie [Walters] and I fine-tuned our combo prior to the line and a few extra little plays but many times Kevvie, and Milford does it well too, would make a break and you’ve got to get your arse there in support.

"You've got to have that vision and Bird is a genuine footballer who can see things unfold on the field and knows how to sniff out a try."

Source: NRL.com

Sounds good, but I would have thought Niko, Roberts and Boyd should be at these extra little sessions too. These guys all need to work on their support play. A lot of talent between them, it's about time they fucken get it together.

 

[Allo]

Always hoping we win, but I just want great games from my boys Opacic and Pearson.

 

[Foordy]

Got the winning lotto numbers mate
You seem to be calling everything at the moment

yeah, but unlike the lotto numbers, the things he has been calling have been pretty obvious

 

[pagey]

I'm worried our prop rotation looks a little weak with Sua going into the 17 for TPJ. Ofa will hold the middle a little bit but Thaiday will need to have a 200% improvement on his last 3 performances to keep it strong when the starting props go off. I'd prefer tagatese or mago in for Sua, not due to ability but just for what we need from our bench. Opacic can play second row if needed by the 2nd rowers are 80 minute players anyway. The titans forwards will be fired up after their last performance...

Sua is a much better option than opacic for second row ?? Taga for opacic imo

 

[Lockysillegitimatechild]

Sua is a much better option than opacic for second row ?? Taga for opacic imo

I don't think opacic is better option in the second row at all. We need another middle forward on the bench to cover for the TPJ loss. Opacic can cover for 2nd row IF we need it but our 2nd rowers are 80 minute players.

 

[pagey]

I don't think opacic is better option in the second row at all. We need another middle forward on the bench to cover for the TPJ loss. Opacic can cover for 2nd row IF we need it but our 2nd rowers are 80 minute players.

Them why opacic in at all put another big body in like taga or mago.

 

[unnerv1ng]

Right centre on the left and a bloke that should be combining with Milford in his spot....

 

[Smokin' Joe]

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The extra sessions that has Brisbane Broncos star Anthony Milford set to unleash Jack Bird

March 27, 2018

The 'Milford and Bird Show' is about to have a second showing and rehearsals are underway for what the Brisbane Broncos hope will be a blockbuster double act.

At Brisbane Broncos training on Monday, five-eighth Anthony Milford and left centre Jack Bird spent time in a specialised mini-session together as they worked on their combination with assistant coach Kevin Walters ahead of Sunday night's Telstra Premiership clash with the Gold Coast Titans.

The Broncos are banking on the pair becoming a devastating left-side attacking force with Bird's involvement, support play and competitive nature viewed as the perfect complement to Milford's running game and off-the-cuff style.

Milford and Bird both spent significant slabs of the pre-season in rehab or in training away from the main group and have played just once together. That was last Friday night’s 9-7 win over the Wests Tigers.

Milford spoke to NRL.com after being in deep conversation with Bird on the training paddock where the duo fine-tuned the timing of several attacking manoeuvres.

"I've spoken to Jack about letting me know what he wants, when he wants it and what his strengths are," Milford said.

"I've been picking his brain so that we can build a good partnership together, and hopefully that happens sooner rather than later.

"He's a quality player. He's won a premiership and played Origin. He's a high-class athlete and a big competitor, so I’m looking forward to him getting back to his best and building a combination with him."

"I thought he did a really good job on Friday night and we need him to do the same against Konnie [Titans centre Konrad Hurrell]."

Bird has been a right side player for most of his career but is resigned to the fact that James Roberts has the right centre position nailed down at the Broncos.

"I did put my hand up to play left centre even though I haven't played on the left before, and I am happy to play there because Jimmy plays on the right," Bird told NRL.com.

"I felt comfortable against the Tigers and as time goes on, hopefully, I will feel even comfortable on that left side.

"Me and Milly have put in a lot of extra work practising our combinations and we still have some things to work on, but we will only get better."

NRL.com columnist and Broncos legend Steve Renouf carved out a stellar career as a centre for the club and said there were key reasons why the Milford/Bird partnership could be a winner.

Renouf has advocated for Roberts to play outside Milford but conceded that was unlikely to happen.

"I'm a fan of Bird and you aren’t going to lose anything with him outside Milford because he is a super support player," Renouf said.

"When that is part of your makeup and you are outside a bloke like Milford, then you'd like to think there would be a few points in it and a few 'meat pies'.

"I'm glad to see they are working hard on their combination. Kevvie [Walters] and I fine-tuned our combo prior to the line and a few extra little plays but many times Kevvie, and Milford does it well too, would make a break and you’ve got to get your arse there in support.

"You've got to have that vision and Bird is a genuine footballer who can see things unfold on the field and knows how to sniff out a try."

Source: NRL.com

The Pearl is a journalists dream!

 

[Socnorb]

Haas would of been in my side from the start if that was the case.

I'm just teasing you mate, there's no way you'll be the Broncos coach, thinks of Trump

 

[Foordy]

Them why opacic in at all put another big body in like taga or mago.

Bennett likes an outside back on the bench ... and it came in bloody handy the last two weeks.

the alternative is having someone like Nikorima marking up against Vunivalu and we all saw the massacre that resulted in...

 

[pagey]

Bennett likes an outside back on the bench ... and it came in bloody handy the last two weeks.

the alternative is having someone like Nikorima marking up against Vunivalu and we all saw the massacre that resulted in...

Sua can cover centre. I think he needs be in the side, we need to get more experience for our future players.