Round 5 Historic Match - Broncos vs Cowboys

[Foordy]

This week we have selected the Round 1 match of the 2009 NRL season.

The match will be streamed live on Facebook and Youtube at 7:30 pm Friday 10th April 2020

Enjoy!!!

1. Karmichael Hunt 2. Antonio Winterstein 17. Steve Michaels 4. Israel Folau 5. Jharal Yow Yeh 6. Darren Lockyer (C) 7. Peter Wallace 8. Nick Kenny 9. Aaron Gorrell 10. Joel Clinton 11. Sam Thaiday 12. Ben Te'o 13. Corey Parker 3. Alex Glenn 14. Andrew McCullough 15. Lagu Setu 15. David Taylor	1. Matt Bowen 2. Ty Williams 19. Shannon Hegarty 4. Willie Tonga 5. Ben Farrar 6. Travis Burns 7. Johnathon Thurston (C) 16. Shane Tronc 9. Aaron Payne 10. Antonio Kaufusi 11. Manase Manuokafoa 12. Ben Harris 13. Luke O'Donnell 8. Carl Webb 14. Clint Amos 15. Matthew Scott 17. Scott Bolton
Coach: Ivan Henjak	Coach: Neil Henry
Officials: Jared Maxwell, Tony De Las Heras	Venue: Suncorp Stadium

 

[Super Freak]

It's also going to be streamed live on YouTube so people can watch it on their TV if their TV has the YouTube app or a set top box that has the YouTube app.

 

[Super Freak]

 

[Big Pete]

This was the start of a new era for the Broncos and they were cautiously optimistic about 09 being a premiership season. The return of Lockyer after he struggled with his knee through out 2008 was the key reason as was the acquisition of Israel Folau who proved the difference in last year's State of Origin series.

Further it seemed like their arch rivals Melbourne had been brought back to the pack after they had been utterly embarrassed in the 2008 Grand Final. It seemed like the bloom was off the rose and a new team was ready to step up - Brisbane had as good a case as anyone.

It was also a start of a new era for the Cowboys. Former assistant coach Neil Henry returned after a successful stint down in Canberra and he was viewed as a key figure behind the Cowboys run towards the 2005 Grand Final. They also had Matt Bowen and Johnathan Thurston returning after injury plagued seasons so they were expected to be there abouts come finals.

It was an exciting time for the Broncos with all the young talent coming through. Not only did they have the likes of Jharal Yow Yeh, Alex Glenn and Andrew McCullough making the step up from 20s but they had also recruited some good young talent from other clubs namely Israel Folau, Antonio Winterstein, Lagi Setu and Ben Te'o. Winterstein in particular was a real bolt of blue for the Broncos, originally signing on with their feeder side Easts before earning a contract in the pre-season.

The game itself also marked the debut of the two referee system which saw a spate of game changing penalties which both teams capitilised on. The game never settled into any rhythm as both teams would find themselves in attacking position and it just came down to who had the better weapons. Brisbane scored four tries, but Parker's 1/4 effort meant that Peter Wallace had to step up and kick a field goal despite getting fouled by Manuokafoa. Wallace would become a much maligned figure, but very few doubted his ability to hold his nerve.

Most of the young players played well with Glenn and McCullough stepping up in the late exchanges to ensure Brisbane had all the momentum late. Glenn made a couple of exciting breaks with his flashy neon boots while McCullough showed a lot of maturity keeping the Cowboys boxed in with some kicks into the corner.

Both teams were pretty happy with their performances. The Thurston-Bowen combination looked strong off the bat and would only get better once they got off the rust. Similarly the Broncos looked like they had only scraped the surface of what they were capable of and now that they had got the nerves out of their system they could really do some damage. The key was going to be the following week where they'd get to face off against Melbourne after that heart-breaking semi. If they could win that game, they'd be the competition front runners. Of course that only lasted until Round 4 where Bennett's St George side gave them a reality cheque and they would go onto have a rollercoaster season, but for those first three weeks the sky was the limit for the Broncos.

 

[GCBRONCO]

Ah David Taylor, a perfect example of talent and potential meaning squat without the right attitude and hunger.

 

[ivanhungryjak]

Speaking of Jharal, there’s a great interview he did with Vossy on The Fan tonight. Vision of “the thing” is still very raw.

 

[Super Freak]

Don't forget this game will be live on Facebook & YouTube tonight at 7:30PM.

You could watch the Fox League Classics game. However, I promise you won't like it.

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=104073481263374&id=100328891637833

 

[Brent81]

Don't forget this game will be live on Facebook & YouTube tonight at 7:30PM.

You could watch the Fox League Classics game. However, I promise you won't like it.

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=104073481263374&id=100328891637833

I am confused as to what game they are playing on fox; they are saying Roosters in r 9 2009, but we played Manly r 9 that year

 

[Super Freak]

I am confused as to what game they are playing on fox; they are saying Roosters in r 9 2009, but we played Manly r 9 that year

Round 9 2001 vs Roosters.

 

[Xzei]

dave taylor should never have left brisbane