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Oates will continue to enjoy WBs support in my humble opinion. I'd expect he will be on the bench and WB will shift things to suit.
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Oates offers so much more than Reed.
Most of his runs really seem to inflict pain on his tacklers. Strong...determined. I'd like to see him get more involved in helping out the forwards by taking more hit ups. If I were WB this would be the one thing, right now, I would tell him he needs to lift his game on.
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I can see your point but playing in the position he is ,he is unlikely to have WB ask for more. It's the formula WB and a few others employ, after the kick whichever position picks up the first return,wingers or fullback, the next two hit ups are one of those players. I'd nearly believe that all of Oates hit ups have come from that scenario. It would seem if he did more then he would be, in a sense be shaming his forwards . I know Wendell used to do the odd hit up but that was when he could see the forwards struggling. I would expect Oates to do likewise but our forwards have been holding their own.
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I'd actually be surprised at this point if Boyd isn't back in Broncos colours for at least 1 game before SoO 1
Judging by the report a couple of weeks ago he's basically at 100%, but is just getting used to taking contact and getting match fitness back to an acceptable level.
Judging by the report a couple of weeks ago he's basically at 100%, but is just getting used to taking contact and getting match fitness back to an acceptable level.
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I agree totally. Especially in the absence of Vidot. We were pinned so many times against the Eels. But Bennett likes Reed's safety, at least that's how it appears. Copley also made some pretty bad decisions defensively that led in two tries. Reed's not 2011 safe defensively, but good enough for Bennett to consider insurance.
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Think we can take it to them. Stylistically, we match up well enough. They've got a good roster but aren't a high flair team like Eels + Warriors or straight power game like Rabbitohs. I suspect it will be a case of who settles into the grind better and maintain the intensity. In that respect, I believe we're superior.
If we can see the return of the line speed and aggressive defence we did against the Roosters, we're well on the way. They're bound to crack if they try to take us on in a war of attrition
Panthers have been far from convincing, though several key players out through injury has a lot to do with it. Even if they have one or two, they're likely to be underdone. Segeyaro is the only one that worries me, to be honest.
If we can see the return of the line speed and aggressive defence we did against the Roosters, we're well on the way. They're bound to crack if they try to take us on in a war of attrition
Panthers have been far from convincing, though several key players out through injury has a lot to do with it. Even if they have one or two, they're likely to be underdone. Segeyaro is the only one that worries me, to be honest.
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That about says it all. It's what wins premierships ... along with Hunt and Milford being set free as a result
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Seems so far away. I'm actually gonna take a "bye weekend" from Rugby League myself.
I really don't know about the Panthers. They've been the great improvers, are relatively consistent, but IMO an analogy of their ceiling is about the same as Jamie Soward's ceiling. Good player, great kicking game, he's even got that premiership under his belt, but there are better half backs you'd pick ahead of him (or teams you rate ahead of Panthers).
They lack a DCE, Smith or Inglis sort of player.
Now we've largely ironed the inconsistencies out of our performances, I think they won't be able to ambush or embarrass us and Hodges, Hunt and Milford should have the class to take it out.
Hodges will be playing for his Origin jumper as well.
I really don't know about the Panthers. They've been the great improvers, are relatively consistent, but IMO an analogy of their ceiling is about the same as Jamie Soward's ceiling. Good player, great kicking game, he's even got that premiership under his belt, but there are better half backs you'd pick ahead of him (or teams you rate ahead of Panthers).
They lack a DCE, Smith or Inglis sort of player.
Now we've largely ironed the inconsistencies out of our performances, I think they won't be able to ambush or embarrass us and Hodges, Hunt and Milford should have the class to take it out.
Hodges will be playing for his Origin jumper as well.
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Exciting things about the Broncos yet to come:
1. Hunt has steadied 2014 performance - he could get better
2. Boyd is yet to return
3. Milford is compeltely under utilised.
Get those 3 firing (and the Storm eliminated from the finals race early - we won't beat them in the finals) and you've got a premiership force right there.
1. Hunt has steadied 2014 performance - he could get better
2. Boyd is yet to return
3. Milford is compeltely under utilised.
Get those 3 firing (and the Storm eliminated from the finals race early - we won't beat them in the finals) and you've got a premiership force right there.
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Stay high enough on the ladder and we won't need to play them haha
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apparently there was an interview on 7 news tonight with Boyd, and he said he could be back for the Panthers game ... good news if true, did anyone catch the news.
also someone saying on facebook (so take it with a grain of salt) that Bennett is not happy with Kahu, he may not get back in the side ... shit news if truw
also someone saying on facebook (so take it with a grain of salt) that Bennett is not happy with Kahu, he may not get back in the side ... shit news if truw
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Considering the effort Kahu has tried to put in to overcome his injuries, I don't believe that at all.
As for Boyd, if he feels he is ready then the club shouldn't stop him.
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What isn't he happy with?
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she's not really saying ... says it is talk around the club, then says "Wayne expects focus to be on rehab. I think he'll be the one left out"
Kahu would be an expert with rehab by now, so i don't bye it ... just thought i'd pass on something i saw on facebook
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The problem?
He isn't Boyd.
He isn't Boyd.
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What a load of shit.
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Kahu should be in the team if he's fit. Before Reed and Maranta Imo.
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If the reason is true (I don't believe it), then I completely agree! Let him tough it out in reserves again. The problem we've had had for the last few years is mediocrity in everything we do, on field excellence starts off the field, and this type of stuff behind the scenes that we never see is much more important than the 80 minutes per week on the field.
