Big Pete
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St. George can't play.
Discuss.
Discuss.
Cult
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Close this thread, that is all that needs to be said.
Unbreakable
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Glad I switched my tip to the broncos at the last minute, dragons played rubbish.
I'm also convinced that Barba is playing injured.
3. Gillett
2. McCullough
1. Parker (6/6!)
I'm also convinced that Barba is playing injured.
3. Gillett
2. McCullough
1. Parker (6/6!)
Sproj
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The Dragons defense is woeful. Our attack is a lot better than people give credit for though.
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Well done boys, good win and very happy with that. Gets the weekend off to a great start...! Most of the team played well with Gilette,Hunt,Parker and Glenn all excellent. In fact only Reed was below par with bad timing and ineffectual tackles. Some ordinary Reed reads in defence. Griffin buys another couple of months although this is not about him. Good stuff alround.
Kimlo
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Hate to say it, but I reckon Barba is playing worse than Hoffman was at fullback. Doesn't even seem interested in trying to break a tackle. Is it just me or does he look unfit?
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Hunt said on Triple M that Barba still has an ankle problem.
Kimlo
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Well then, Hoffman to fullback, Hodges to 5/8 for a week or two and rest Barba. Surely a full off season and 4 weeks in his ankle should've been as good as new.
jarro65
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Barba looks tentative alright.... Still injured for sure.
Rally Towel
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I disagree, although I had higher expectations, which could well impact the perception of his efforts.
His ankle is clearly still bothering him, but despite it limiting his running game, he's chiming into backline plays and picking the right options when they present themselves. Some good defensive reads too.
That said, I would love to see him deliver more.
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Id have to say sam thaiday is the most improved by far this year!
Kimlo
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I'm probably speaking out of annoyance more than anything else but with the running game we all know he has, he didn't even looked likely to break a tackle tonight. I really hope it's just his ankle limiting his confidence and we can see the best of him in the coming rounds.
Looking forward to a fully fit Barba and Hodges returning.
Looking forward to a fully fit Barba and Hodges returning.
GCBRONCO
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I'd throw McCullough up there too, both have been the big improvers so far this season.
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Agreed on the Barba clearly still injured front. That said, without 'wowing' he hasn't done anything wrong. It's just we know what he's capable of.
After 4 rounds, I'm very very happy with where we are. We still have Hodges and Kahu to come back yet, and an injury free Barba hopefully. Exciting times.
1. Gillet
2. Thaiday
3. Parker/Macca
After 4 rounds, I'm very very happy with where we are. We still have Hodges and Kahu to come back yet, and an injury free Barba hopefully. Exciting times.
1. Gillet
2. Thaiday
3. Parker/Macca
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Barba - He's trying hard, just not electrifying yet, it will come.
Vidot - Yes he bombed a try but another massive game, what a buy he is.
Reed - What has happened? Arm grabs, missed tackles, lucky it appears Copley is injured, he should be on the bench.
Copley - Some great runs again but also some mistakes and injured, still a mile ahead of Reed.
Maranta - Another solid game, he actually reminds me of Tate under the high ball defensively.
Hoffman - Still running to much but taking on more responsibility, I'm warming to him.
Hunt - Another very good game, offered a lot in attack and outstanding in defense, backed up last week nicely.
McGuire - Best game this year, ran with energy every time and a very high workrate.
McCullough - After four high quality games, I feel confident saying he has arrived, gun effort again and combining well with Hunt.
Parker - What would we do without him?
Glenn - Tries hard, doesn't let you down but maybe better off the bench.
Thaiday - Welcome back Slammin Sam, another massive game.
Gillett - What a game, in everything, well done.
Oates - Not much game time but some good runs and defense, he will be a superstar.
Kennedy - Just not giving as much as expected, quick but drops even quicker sometimes and his carry scares me.
Lowrie - What does he offer? Only thing I can think of everyone underestimates him.
Wallace - Good game, would love to see it consistently but he has a future.
Vidot - Yes he bombed a try but another massive game, what a buy he is.
Reed - What has happened? Arm grabs, missed tackles, lucky it appears Copley is injured, he should be on the bench.
Copley - Some great runs again but also some mistakes and injured, still a mile ahead of Reed.
Maranta - Another solid game, he actually reminds me of Tate under the high ball defensively.
Hoffman - Still running to much but taking on more responsibility, I'm warming to him.
Hunt - Another very good game, offered a lot in attack and outstanding in defense, backed up last week nicely.
McGuire - Best game this year, ran with energy every time and a very high workrate.
McCullough - After four high quality games, I feel confident saying he has arrived, gun effort again and combining well with Hunt.
Parker - What would we do without him?
Glenn - Tries hard, doesn't let you down but maybe better off the bench.
Thaiday - Welcome back Slammin Sam, another massive game.
Gillett - What a game, in everything, well done.
Oates - Not much game time but some good runs and defense, he will be a superstar.
Kennedy - Just not giving as much as expected, quick but drops even quicker sometimes and his carry scares me.
Lowrie - What does he offer? Only thing I can think of everyone underestimates him.
Wallace - Good game, would love to see it consistently but he has a future.
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It's great when you win but it feels even better when you win when no one expects you too.
Its very encouraging that we beat the 1st placed team and scored 36 points in doing so. Ben Hunt is getting better and playing consistently, bring on Milford/Hunt for 2014
More later watching the Roosters V Manly game
Its very encouraging that we beat the 1st placed team and scored 36 points in doing so. Ben Hunt is getting better and playing consistently, bring on Milford/Hunt for 2014
More later watching the Roosters V Manly game
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Injuries can be an iffy thing to recover from and IMO he just needs time, his not setting the world on fire he still is contributing and given time to build confidence I reckon we will see more from him.
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Did anyone else get the impression that Broncos were letting Widdop run on 4th tackle so he couldn't kick it on the 5th?
I'm going to say that is why they kept coming up with some abysmal attempts at tackles..
I'm going to say that is why they kept coming up with some abysmal attempts at tackles..
