The key to Broncos' final chances

[Super Freak]

SAM Thaiday is the key to the Broncos’ finals chances, says former Brisbane captain Gorden Tallis.

Thaiday had one of his biggest ball-running matches in recent seasons last week against St George Illawarra, backing up his pre-match vow to make it up to teammates after serving two suspensions.

Thaiday racked up 190m when he started in the second-row but Tallis was more impressed by his statistic of 20 carries for the sixth-placed Broncos.

Used by Wayne Bennett off the bench in the first seven rounds, Thaiday has been a starting second-rower three matches in a row when he has been available.

Leading into the Dragons’ clash, the Test backrower’s season averages were 73m from nine runs in 54 minutes per game.

In his previous starting appearance, in the second-row against Penrith in Round 20, Thaiday returned 69m from 10 runs in his 67 minutes.

“Sam is the key to this going forward,’’ Tallis said.

“Last year, when he stood up in those collisions with Jared Waerea-Hargreaves in that classic match against the Roosters, he gave the whole pack confidence.

“He’d stood up to one of the big enforces of the NRL.

“Stats on metres run don’t mean a whole lot to me, but I was impressed that Sam was really involved. I know he was really busy and got his hands on the ball.

“That is his benchmark now. If he can put games like that together, he will get more match fitness going down the stretch.’’

The Broncos expect Matt Gillett to be over shoulder soreness in time to line up against Parramatta at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night.

But centre Jordan Kahu (pectoral muscle) and dummy-half Kodi Nikorima (shoulder) are not expected to be back before the match against Canterbury at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday week.

“Parramatta are brilliant for a team that is playing for no points,’’ said Tallis, referring to the Eels’ 12-point deduction for salary cap violations.

“(Coach) Brad Arthur is doing an amazing job to keep them where they are mentally. Their pack plays as a pack and work for each other, it will be a tough night for the Broncos.’’

Playing with converted winger Clint Gutherson at five-eighth and Warriors recruit Jeff Robson at halfback, the Eels ended a three-match losing streak with a one-point win over Manly last Friday.

It was their first win since learning on July 21 they would be without the suspended Corey Norman and the released Kieran Foran for the rest of the season.

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[Alec]

This is Thaiday he's talking about. Is he capable of producing even 3 or 4 of those performances a season? Can't see him doing it in every game to come unfortunately.

 

[jarro65]

The whole forward pack needs to fire, not just Thaiday.

 

[Brent81]

The whole forward pack needs to fire, not just Thaiday.

Feed them some red meat then tell each of them that his opposite number made a pass at/insulted his wife/partner.....then send the forwards on a seek and destroy mission.

Tell Hunt and Milf to stop sulking about origin and to just run it.

Tell the outside backs to get back a bit - give their halves a bit of depth to work with.

Then tell them - noone - and I mean NOFUCKINGONE gets through the defensive line. If a decoy runner comes through belt him. I don't give a rats about a penalty, I'm worried about them having support runners in the backfield and about making sure that their support runners slow before they get to the line so you can read the play.

Smash the key players on the other team. Do it when they are relaxed having passed or kicked. Let's see if they can come up with a last second try with three busted ribs...

This is football, not knitting.

 

[Morkel]

Feed them some red meat then tell each of them that his opposite number made a pass at/insulted his wife/partner.....then send the forwards on a seek and destroy mission.

Tell Hunt and Milf to stop sulking about origin and to just run it.

Tell the outside backs to get back a bit - give their halves a bit of depth to work with.

Then tell them - noone - and I mean NOFUCKINGONE gets through the defensive line. If a decoy runner comes through belt him. I don't give a rats about a penalty, I'm worried about them having support runners in the backfield and about making sure that their support runners slow before they get to the line so you can read the play.

Smash the key players on the other team. Do it when they are relaxed having passed or kicked. Let's see if they can come up with a last second try with three busted ribs...

This is football, not knitting.

YES!

Though Tallis only talks up players for a reason. They chasing Thaiday to replace Birc?

 

[Browny]

Next week Tallis will whinge about him again lol

 

[Stix]

Feed them some red meat then tell each of them that his opposite number made a pass at/insulted his wife/partner.....then send the forwards on a seek and destroy mission.

Tell Hunt and Milf to stop sulking about origin and to just run it.

Tell the outside backs to get back a bit - give their halves a bit of depth to work with.

Then tell them - noone - and I mean NOFUCKINGONE gets through the defensive line. If a decoy runner comes through belt him. I don't give a rats about a penalty, I'm worried about them having support runners in the backfield and about making sure that their support runners slow before they get to the line so you can read the play.

Smash the key players on the other team. Do it when they are relaxed having passed or kicked. Let's see if they can come up with a last second try with three busted ribs...

This is football, not knitting.

This is spot on

 

[Aldo]

Feed them some red meat then tell each of them that his opposite number made a pass at/insulted his wife/partner.....then send the forwards on a seek and destroy mission.

Tell Hunt and Milf to stop sulking about origin and to just run it.

Tell the outside backs to get back a bit - give their halves a bit of depth to work with.

Then tell them - noone - and I mean NOFUCKINGONE gets through the defensive line. If a decoy runner comes through belt him. I don't give a rats about a penalty, I'm worried about them having support runners in the backfield and about making sure that their support runners slow before they get to the line so you can read the play.

Smash the key players on the other team. Do it when they are relaxed having passed or kicked. Let's see if they can come up with a last second try with three busted ribs...

This is football, not knitting.

Holy shit, am I fired up now. I'm strapping the boots on and getting the Mrs to run at me.........

 

[winslow_wong]

Feed them some red meat then tell each of them that his opposite number made a pass at/insulted his wife/partner.....then send the forwards on a seek and destroy mission.

Tell Hunt and Milf to stop sulking about origin and to just run it.

Tell the outside backs to get back a bit - give their halves a bit of depth to work with.

Then tell them - noone - and I mean NOFUCKINGONE gets through the defensive line. If a decoy runner comes through belt him. I don't give a rats about a penalty, I'm worried about them having support runners in the backfield and about making sure that their support runners slow before they get to the line so you can read the play.

Smash the key players on the other team. Do it when they are relaxed having passed or kicked. Let's see if they can come up with a last second try with three busted ribs...

This is football, not knitting.

Adam Blair is that you?

 

[Foordy]

Feed them some red meat then tell each of them that his opposite number made a pass at/insulted his wife/partner.....then send the forwards on a seek and destroy mission.

Tell Hunt and Milf to stop sulking about origin and to just run it.

Tell the outside backs to get back a bit - give their halves a bit of depth to work with.

Then tell them - noone - and I mean NOFUCKINGONE gets through the defensive line. If a decoy runner comes through belt him. I don't give a rats about a penalty, I'm worried about them having support runners in the backfield and about making sure that their support runners slow before they get to the line so you can read the play.

Smash the key players on the other team. Do it when they are relaxed having passed or kicked. Let's see if they can come up with a last second try with three busted ribs...

This is football, not knitting.

Amen ...

But you did forget one thing ...

Tell them to fucking support the ball runner.

When Hunt or Milf (or anyone for that matter) make half a break ... be there ready for an offload