PRE-GAME Round 8 - Rabbitohs vs Broncos
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Suddenly very looking forward to this game. Dearden has been tossed straight into the ocean and been told to swim. It's gonna be very interesting watching his first hit out against a decent opponent.
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Hmmm, being bashed by the Burgii sounds like a pretty decent initiation into the big league, possibly exactly what the kid needs and who knows, he might just relish the prospect of running rings around them. Can't wait to see him succeed against very steep odds
Culhwch
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It's set up to be a fairy tale debut. Coming in to a struggling team, facing up against a league front-runner, and then add in the Bennett-Seibold story line. Could be one for the ages.
Could be a drubbing, too...
Matheos
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I’ve been impressed defensively with what he’s displayed so far. Yes granted against lesser quality opposition but still men none the less.
There won’t be any pressure on him this week to take any control, kicking responsibilities, etc.
I think Seibs and the squad would be happy for him to play mistake free, make his tackles and chime into attack when he sees an opportunity.
The kid will shine
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Playing on the left... has he been training on the right in Knik's spot or could there be a move of Milf to the right??
I would love to see Milf on the right. He seems to do some of his best work moving left to right.
- Jan 25, 2014
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There is not much to say.
No offer has been made and Bennett hasn't approached him. A couple of people at Souths have spoken to him but then again, players under contract can't be enticed to break their current contract.
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They are with different clubs for Thursday’s coach-swap showdown, but Jack Bird says he is grateful to Wayne Bennett for advising him to honour his Broncos contract during a troubled debut season.
Bennett brought Bird to the Broncos but will coach South Sydney against an entire 17-man squad of his ex-players on Thursday night.
“Wayne spoke to me about staying at the club and doing the right thing, honouring my contract here,’’ said Bird, who goes into the Souths clash with the impetus of his 12-tackle bust game against Cronulla last Saturday.
Jack Bird wants to give back to the Broncos after a tough first season at the club. Picture: AAP
“I’m happy I stayed.
“Wayne is good for the mental challenge of football, what’s going on inside your head. Wayne was a good mentor for me.’’
Bird was limited to eight matches in his first season as a Bronco, requiring a sternum operation which required a plate and 10 screws to be inserted.
“It was a tough time last year, going through injuries and being away from all my family and my mates (in Sydney),’’ the former Cronulla player said.
“I knew I wanted to stick it out up here. I wanted to give back to the Broncos.
Wayne Bennett told Jack Bird to honour his contract with the Broncos. Picture: AAP
“Last year was a write-off for me, but I am looking forward now.
“I’m trying to play my natural game. I got out to run hard and make breaks.
“Going up against the old coach will be a challenge. They are playing really well.’’
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Rabbitohs forward Sam Burgess said his team would not be impacted so much by the intrigue surrounding the clash with Brisbane.
“He (Bennett) brings a lot of press wherever he goes and he’s used to handling that, being at the Broncos for so many years,’’ Burgess said on Fox League.
“The players are treated like superstars up there so I hear. It will be business as usual for us.’’
https://www.couriermail.com.au/spor...n/news-story/272053d9df1f9afb38472073e1288cda
- May 21, 2013
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"I wanted to stick it out up here. I wanted to give back to the Broncos."
To me that doesn't sound like something you'd say if you were planning on re-signing with the Broncos. I'd say he'll be back in Sydney within a couple of years.
Maybe I'm wrong.
To me that doesn't sound like something you'd say if you were planning on re-signing with the Broncos. I'd say he'll be back in Sydney within a couple of years.
Maybe I'm wrong.
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I thought the same. It sounds like Wayne had to talk him into honouring his contract. Does not fill me with confidence when other guys would walk through walls to play for us.
Wolfie
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Or do they walk through walls to play for Wayne?
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Who?
Wolfie
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You know, the greatest coach in history.
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doesn't ring a bell
theshed
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