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PRE-GAME Round 7 - Dragons vs Broncos
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Good to see we have at least one knowledgeable poster here.
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At least this says something about clever coaching and real defence which explains their good defensive record: From the Dragons coach...
"Instead of "catching" ball runners and holding them up to slow the play-the-ball as most teams do, the likes of Ben Creagh, Leeson Ah Mau, Trent Merrin, Jack de Belin, Mike Cooper and Rory O'Brien have focused on "hitting" in defence."
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/st-george-illawarra-dragons/dragons-coach-paul-mcgregor-doing-it-his-way-after-lifeline-from-wayne-bennett-20150416-1mmgqo.html
"Instead of "catching" ball runners and holding them up to slow the play-the-ball as most teams do, the likes of Ben Creagh, Leeson Ah Mau, Trent Merrin, Jack de Belin, Mike Cooper and Rory O'Brien have focused on "hitting" in defence."
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/st-george-illawarra-dragons/dragons-coach-paul-mcgregor-doing-it-his-way-after-lifeline-from-wayne-bennett-20150416-1mmgqo.html
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http://m.foxsports.com.au/nrl/bronc...-says-matt-johns/story-fnlt03ir-1227306722514
"Last Friday night Thaiday exploded onto the park and put together one of his finest performances against the Sydney Roosters.
Thaiday’s aggression was the cornerstone of the Broncos’ victory.
Bennett has no plans of getting rid of Thaiday, otherwise the “sources within the Broncos” would have said the Broncos were under severe salary cap pressure and the retention of Thaiday was appearing unlikely.
The questioning of the Queensland legend’s work ethic and desire was a personal attack, designed around reigniting his fire.
It did exactly that."
"I remember Knights v Broncos in Newcastle 1995, and suddenly a brawl breaks out early in the match. Our skipper Paul Harragon squares off against Brisbane’s enforcer, Andrew Gee.
They were trading blows when suddenly Broncos trainer Kelvin Giles runs into the thick of the action, grabs Chief from behind, holds him while Andrew Gee lands 4-5 straight right hands to the Chief’s chin.
That was the Broncos. They played by their own rules because they believed they deserved to.
I miss that Broncos!
So do the people of Brisbane, but they’re coming back."
Good article by Matty Johns, basically contradicting the Tallis one in saying that WB is one of the best man managers in the game, and he has no intention of losing Thaiday. For some reason when Johns writes an article it actually seems to be thought out and not just written in spite.
"Last Friday night Thaiday exploded onto the park and put together one of his finest performances against the Sydney Roosters.
Thaiday’s aggression was the cornerstone of the Broncos’ victory.
Bennett has no plans of getting rid of Thaiday, otherwise the “sources within the Broncos” would have said the Broncos were under severe salary cap pressure and the retention of Thaiday was appearing unlikely.
The questioning of the Queensland legend’s work ethic and desire was a personal attack, designed around reigniting his fire.
It did exactly that."
"I remember Knights v Broncos in Newcastle 1995, and suddenly a brawl breaks out early in the match. Our skipper Paul Harragon squares off against Brisbane’s enforcer, Andrew Gee.
They were trading blows when suddenly Broncos trainer Kelvin Giles runs into the thick of the action, grabs Chief from behind, holds him while Andrew Gee lands 4-5 straight right hands to the Chief’s chin.
That was the Broncos. They played by their own rules because they believed they deserved to.
I miss that Broncos!
So do the people of Brisbane, but they’re coming back."
Good article by Matty Johns, basically contradicting the Tallis one in saying that WB is one of the best man managers in the game, and he has no intention of losing Thaiday. For some reason when Johns writes an article it actually seems to be thought out and not just written in spite.
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noisetheory
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agree. he's solid at the back in defense. bit worried about hodgo handling it. as good as he was at fb at the end of last year he got found out plenty in defense. we have one other option but im not sure bennett will use him (milf).
Tallis didn't bag anyone, he just said they can't get him on the cheap now if his form continues. The tactic of firing up may cost them Sam if they can't afford him or other players to be able to afford him.
It was perfectly resonable what Tallis said and 100% correct.
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Surely Kodi or Milf. Possibly even Milf to fullback and Kodi takes 5/8 (how much has Nik played there?)
Hodges has played there but wasn't great. Couldn't clean up a grubber and has said he's not keen on catching highballs anymore. Edit: Also Hodges is the most likely to leave injured so it'll be interesting to see who makes the 17.
Copley should be centre -he looks out place on the wing let alone fullback. (I recall seeing him nicknamed Dropley on here too).
Further to highball woes. Oates has dropped a highball on the wing recently and Vidot isn't known for catching/defending highballs.
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I'm still going to pretend that Hodges playing for the All Stars in the back row means he'll be fine defending in the line. Even though I know he'll shred every tendon in his legs.
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If The Human Tank doesn't play, I think either Milf or Kodi to 1 is our best bet. Preferably the former.
We lose some defensive capability but either would give us some real spark in attack.
We lose some defensive capability but either would give us some real spark in attack.
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http://m.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-p...george-illawarra/story-e6frf3pc-1227307879413
Fox Sports are reporting that Blair could be a late inclusion tonight.
Who drops off to make way? Garbutt? That would be a shame, he's been solid so far.
Fox Sports are reporting that Blair could be a late inclusion tonight.
Who drops off to make way? Garbutt? That would be a shame, he's been solid so far.
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Maranta dropped off, Oates into the starting team and Blair to the bench. At least that is what was reported yesterday
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Who is playing fullback? Milf?
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Maranta does... oates into the starting line up. . I thought we established that already?
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It's almost certainly going to be Copley & Hodges rotating between right centre & fullback, with Oates moving next to the Reed on the left wing.
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