PRE-GAME [THE BIG DANCE] BRISBANE BRONCOS Vs PENRITH PANTHERS - 2023 NRL GRAND FINAL

[Renegade]

So why do they say ice baths aid recovery? Just wondering?

I believe that is more to do with lactic acid buildup. Ice baths help drain lactic acid which aids muscle recovery. Usually in tandem though with a light seesion - active recovery, keeping everything moving and fluid.

 

[KateBroncos1812]

I like us being the underdogs, it is the Qld way.

We have been the underdogs pre season and season start

 

[McHunt]

Alrighty, time for the official head-to-head:


6. Luai (Panthers) - I'm really tempted to have Mam here because I can't stand Luai and he is injured but I'm trying to

Last year, for sure. This year, Ezra. Mam is the one who's underrated.

 

[porouian]

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Ok, now it's starting to sink in. This is our team for the GRAND FINAL.

 

[winslow_wong]

Ok, now it's starting to sink in. This is our team for the GRAND FINAL.

I’m nervous because of 2015 and the panthers being such a dominant team for the last 3 years.

 

[Sproj]

Ok, now it's starting to sink in. This is our team for the GRAND FINAL.

Correction - this is our 2023 premiership winning team.

 

[Bish]

I believe that is more to do with lactic acid buildup. Ice baths help drain lactic acid which aids muscle recovery. Usually in tandem though with a light seesion - active recovery, keeping everything moving and fluid.

Makes sense. That’s why when you’ve exercised for the first time in ages you can’t move the next day. Because the lactic acid build up. Righto good to know. Don’t think i fancy an ice bath though lol

 

[Sproj]

I’m nervous because of 2015 and the panthers being such a dominant team for the last 3 years.

These things all come to an end and sometimes surprisingly how badly so.

 

[Nashy]

Ok, now it's starting to sink in. This is our team for the GRAND FINAL.

And the NERVES.

 

[Bish]

If there's one team that can create a plan to contain him, it's Panthers.

Barba and Graham in '12 were unstoppable for the Bulldogs, until they met Melbourne in the GF. Melbourne sat down throughout the week and came up with a plan to contain them and break down their defence. They executed it brilliantly.

Inglis in '06 is another example.

If they put so much attention on Walsh then that’ll hopefully give Cobbo a bit more freedom.

Panthers are awesome though. Respect where it’s due.

 

[HarryAllan7]

These things all come to an end and sometimes surprisingly how badly so.

Would love to see the analysis on how ‘dynasty’ teams historically lost when they eventually did.

 

[Bish]

Would love to see the analysis on how ‘dynasty’ teams historically lost when they eventually did.

And ‘Dallas’ teams too. So who did shoot JR?

 

[Sproj]

And ‘Dallas’ teams too. So who did shoot JR?

Billy the Kid.

 

[Bish]

Always suspected Maggie Simpson

 

[Waynesaurus]

On Gee as ref (Taken from Reddit):

Since 2011, Brisbane have won 54.01% of games and 48.39% (15 - 0 - 16) under Gee. Penrith have won 59.79% of games since 2011 and 65.63% (21 - 0 - 11) of games under Gee.

Brisbane have a penalty ratio of 0.76 (98.5F 130A) under Gee and Penrith have a ratio of 1.08 (158.5F 146.5A).

He awards an average of 3.1 Penalties for Brisbane per game and 4.2 against

He awards and average of 5 Penalties for Penrith per game and 4.6 against

Stats point towards Penrith in both Winning percentage and penalties for.

Stats gotten from: afltables.com/rl/misc/Adam_Gee.html

NRL 360 also highlighted the stats under Gee...............................this could actually work in our favour.

With the media bringing it to everybody's attention Gee may be subconsciously mindful of it.

 

[1910]

Would love to see the analysis on how ‘dynasty’ teams historically lost when they eventually did.

If you just go back to the Dragons 56-66.

Dragons 56-66- 67 knocked out in the prelim by the Dogs.
Souths 67-68 lost 69 won 70 and 71- 72 knocked out in Minor Semi.
Manly 72 and 73- 74 knocked out by Dogs in Semi Final
Roosters 74 and 75- 76 knocked out week one.
Parramatta 81-83 lost to Bulldogs 84 and came back to win in 86.
Dogs 84 and 85- lost 86 won 88.
Raiders- lost 87, won 89-90 and lost 91.
Broncos 92 and 93- knocked out by Bears in 94.
Broncos 97 and 98- knocked out by Sharks in 99.

 

[HarryAllan7]

If you just go back to the Dragons 56-66.

Dragons 56-66- 67 knocked out in the prelim by the Dogs.
Souths 67-68 lost 69 won 70 and 71- 72 knocked out in Minor Semi.
Manly 72 and 73- 74 knocked out by Dogs in Semi Final
Roosters 74 and 75- 76 knocked out week one.
Parramatta 81-83 lost to Bulldogs 84 and came back to win in 86.
Dogs 84 and 85- lost 86 won 88.
Raiders- lost 87, won 89-90 and lost 91.
Broncos 92 and 93- knocked out by Bears in 94.
Broncos 97 and 98- knocked out by Sharks in 99.

Storm too… when they finally fell off they didn’t even make the GF.

 

[Renegade]

I cried so hard when Taylor kicked that field goal in 94.