POST GAME [Round 5, 2023] Broncos vs Wests Tigers

[Midean]

would think it might make it easier to get haas to extend given how we have started the year seems to look to be enjoying it

He asked for a release on a 7 game win streak last year, I hope his dickhead manager has cooled off a bit.

 

[holdzy]

Told myself if we kicked some ass this year I’d buy that horrible home jersey. Will have to make good on that soon I think.

 

[1910]

I don’t know if I’m just being a hater or am just trying to contain my own expectations but as good as Walsh is, I am yet to see him fully show the attributes that make a good origin player. He plays low % footy and avoids contact at the moment. It works at club level but if he doesn’t have the toughness for origin it will be exposed pretty quickly

He's very similar to Slater was at the start, he can do some really good play and score tries but if he has to bring the ball back off his 10 and there is 5 defenders waiting can he take ground and take the hit. Slater took a while to work it out and a few series NSW just kicked and chased and flogged him.

 

[Mick_Hancock]

Slater also filled out physically later in his career, which made him able to withstand the rigours even more.

 

[Wolfie]

While I have been consistent in saying I think he will leave, if he does stay, I highly doubt it will be before he becomes a free agent, his agent will want to know what other teams are officially offering.

Of course I want to be proven wrong.

Unless we come in with a stupid offer, he will go to market with his current management. No way will they let him not test what others will play.

 

[Mustafur]

He's very similar to Slater was at the start, he can do some really good play and score tries but if he has to bring the ball back off his 10 and there is 5 defenders waiting can he take ground and take the hit. Slater took a while to work it out and a few series NSW just kicked and chased and flogged him.

That said It does look like Walsh did put on a bit of size in the off season, he looks a little bigger then when he was at Warriors, that I remember at least.

 

[ZTop]

100%!

I think Billys strength is his effort and composure. We don't need a livewire dummy half when you have a livewire 1 and 6. Defend well, get the ball out to who needs it quickly and pick your times to run. I'm liking some of his dummy half kicks this year so far as well.

I agree, I was thinking this morning that all we actually need at dummy half is a good defending number 9 who can provide reasonable service. We don't need someone who wants to create his own moments

 

[BroncsFan]

I agree, I was thinking this morning that all we actually need at dummy half is a good defending number 9 who can provide reasonable service. We don't need someone who wants to create his own moments

I would still like a dummy half that can provide something when we get inside the 10m.

Hard to get it out to the backline when you're so close to the goal line so having some sort of threat provides a point of attack that has to be respected by the defence

 

[broncos4life]

So is Brooks just going to run every time he touches the hall now?

I just read on The Tigers (poor bastards that is the saddest place I have been) that when The Tigers lose to the Eels it will be a year since he has had a victory. Jesus.

 

[Xzei]

So is Brooks just going to run every time he touches the hall now?

I just read on The Tigers (poor bastards that is the saddest place I have been) that when The Tigers lose to the Eels it will be a year since he has had a victory. Jesus.

yeah was a pretty sad read over there lol

 

[Sproj]

Luke Brooks did 2 kicks in total last night, I mean if your halfback isn't kicking, what is he there for? 24 tackles with 4 misses and 3 ineffective, I mean what is he offering?

 

[Fozz]

Just bite the bullet Sheenius, Wakeham to 7, Doohickey to 6 and Laurie at 1.

 

[theshed]

So is Brooks just going to run every time he touches the hall now?

I just read on The Tigers (poor bastards that is the saddest place I have been) that when The Tigers lose to the Eels it will be a year since he has had a victory. Jesus.

His last win was April 23 2022 and he has since gone on a 15 game losing streak.

He’s also playing in his 10th season of NRL, and barring injury, will play beyond his 200th game this season - he’s never played a single game of finals football. 121 losses in his career for a win rate of 38%.

 

[broncos4life]

His last win was April 23 2022 and he has since gone on a 15 game losing streak.

He’s also playing in his 10th season of NRL, and barring injury, will play beyond his 200th game this season - he’s never played a single game of finals football. 121 losses in his career for a win rate of 38%.

That is truly awful.

 

[Allo]

Surprised Casino Joe isn’t getting a game. He’s been one of their better players and was actually putting in

 

[Foordy]

So is Brooks just going to run every time he touches the hall now?

I just read on The Tigers (poor bastards that is the saddest place I have been) that when The Tigers lose to the Eels it will be a year since he has had a victory. Jesus.

did you take a leave of absence from BHQ in 2020

 

[thenry]

He's going to be absolute gun man, I don't mind at all that him, Walsh and Cobbo continue to try their hand even if it doesn't come off. You want your x factor guys to not put the cue in the rack and our guys don't and these three have oodles of x factor. Mam is the most exciting 6 we've had since Lockyer.

How dare you do Darius like that. For shame.

 

[BroncsFan]

Just bite the bullet Sheenius, Wakeham to 7, Doohickey to 6 and Laurie at 1.

Apparently Laurie was liking broncos tries on insta last night... doesn't exactly sound like a team player if that's the case