POST GAME TRIAL 2: Broncos vs Titans

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Haas and James have been rested.

Titans v Broncos

Gold Coast Titans versus Brisbane Broncos match centre includes live scores and updates. Includes official live player and team stats. Run metres, fantasy points scoring.

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All remaining trial games will be broadcast on Fox/Kayo. In QLD time:

Feb 19, 7pm: Broncos v Titans. Cbus Super Stadium, Robina
Feb 26, 8pm: Broncos v Cowboys. BB Print Stadium, Mackay

Other matches in AEDT. Subtract an hour for QLD:

6pm — Friday February 18: Roosters vs Raiders
8pm — Friday February 18: Tigers vs Sea Eagles
4pm — Saturday February 19: Storm vs Warriors
6pm — Saturday February 19: Rabbitohs vs Cowboys
4pm — Sunday February 20: Panthers vs Sharks
6pm — Sunday February 20: Eels vs Dragons
7pm — Monday February 21: Bulldogs vs Knights
6pm — Friday February 25: Sea Eagles vs Raiders
8pm — Friday February 25: Roosters vs Tigers
3pm — Saturday February 26: Warriors vs Titans
5pm — Saturday February 26: Panthers vs Eels
7pm — Saturday February 26: Rabbitohs vs Dragons
5.45pm — Sunday February 27: Storm vs Knights
7pm — Monday February 28: Sharks vs Bulldogs

 

[McHunt]

I got next to no positives out of that game. We should've waltzed that in by a cricket score. Instead we scraped home to a feckless draw.

In the forwards, Capewell towered above that festering coil of turd, looking a man amongst boys. And he looked more like a centre than any of our centres.

Hetherington and Flegler didn't disgrace themselves, but nothing to write home about. Carrigan was nothing special. Certainly not a forward leader. The rest, whatever.

Gamble can **** off. If he turns up to work on Monday with that clown haircut, he should get treated like the fucking clown he is. He's a fucking eyesore and he played like a ****. Gone.

Albert was second rate. Gone.

Billy was the best of our backs, but in honesty, he was outshone by the 14 year Titan old on debut. Stays.

Jake, your service isn't cutting it. Quit taking one step and passing without looking. Good as gone.

Paix was hit and miss. Attacked better than Jake, but that's not saying much. Again, outshone by Tanah Boyd.

Selwyn fell back to Earth after a preseason of stratospheric hype. Probably stays on the wing. Fucked if I know, but needs to work on his defence. To his credit, it's not his fault everyone's been hyping him.

Oates, gone. Your autumn's done come.

Mead vs Isaako. Please make it stop. Someone else.

Mariner. Marinate longer.

Kotoni. On the whole underwhelming. Never kick again. But class still evident.

Brenko and Jordan. Could do worse.

Ezra. Not ready, really not ready. But **** it, blood him now. Rip the bandaid off. Let's just do it.

The rest, I don't even want to think about.

Here's where I'm at, with very low confidence:

1. Fucked if I know. Herbie? Beats me.
2. Selwyn.
3. Kotoni
4. Brenko.
5. Jordan
6. Ezra
7. Adam
9. Billy
14. Kobe/Paix

 

[Kimlo]

Didn’t get to watch the game unfortunately, but I’m stunned with Walters approval rating! Can someone
Shed some light on the best attributes of his game? I figured when I saw his age and his last name the coach was just throwing him a bone being in the squad. It’s great to hear he might actually have some useful skills for this squad.

I've rated Walters for a couple of years. He isn't flashy, but he's a competitor who fights for every play and likes to be around the ball. He'll be in a kick chase pressuring the catcher. I have a lot of time for players like that. I never thought it was nepotism. For a minimum wage buy that can cover hooker and halves, he'll be good.

 

[Painin the Haas]

I wasn’t keen on Perira but haven’t been able to fault him yet, Oates needs a big game.

carrigan looked good when he came on very free moving which was a positive sign but he was rusty as time went on, cant see him starting straight away.

We still cannot get the ruck right and make too many mistakes we cause ourselves so much pain it’s just silly.. flegler and Oates need to get it right in particular to go to another level/hold their position

 

[Big Del]

Rnd 1 FB Isaako .

Left side Herbert - Brenko - Capewell -Billy

Right side Cobbo - Staggs - Riki ? - Renault

Middle Haas - Paix - James - Hetherington

Bench Ezra , Jensen , Robati , Carrigan .

 

[Kimlo]

Hetherington easily looked better than Carrigan.

Only way Carrigan starts is if he gets prop ahead of Flegler but to be fair first game back from ACL.

 

[Foordy]

Hetherington easily looked better than Carrigan.

Only way Carrigan starts is if he gets prop ahead of Flegler.

that should be easy given Flegs is suspended until round 4

 

[pagey]

Cobbo was gassed and couldn't chase an overweight winger. What makes you think he has the fitness for the toughest position in the game that needs unlimited energy

think it was more he gave spry to much room showing him the sideline and spry just gasses it , he definitely made ground on him but was to late.

 

[Painin the Haas]

Good thing about Capewell you can tell he wont tolerate shit from his edge, it will be his edge and they will learn fast next to him. That’s a big positive

 

[nopatience101]

I actually changed my mind on Cobbo at fb after tonight, he understandably still looks a bit raw, I think he’s been a victim of the hype somewhat, he’s still very much a kid. We don’t need to be rushing him. Unfortunately, Isaako is probably the best option until Niu is back.

 

[pagey]

I still have hope for Niu though if he can somehow fix his truly woeful defense. His attack is good.

he's still green , people just expect match winners straight out of the box these days.

 

[Justwin]

Didn’t get to watch the game unfortunately, but I’m stunned with Walters approval rating! Can someone
Shed some light on the best attributes of his game? I figured when I saw his age and his last name the coach was just throwing him a bone being in the squad. It’s great to hear he might actually have some useful skills for this squad.

His decision making was excellent. Knew when to run, when and where to release the ball and how to pick his moments. His defense was tight, while not snapping people in half like Turpin can do from time to time (I’m not sure how important that is if you’re making effective tackles).

Not quite as elusive as Paix though came off as a significantly more rounded and intelligent footy player than what most were probably expecting.

 

[Fitzy]

I got next to no positives out of that game. We should've waltzed that in by a cricket score. Instead we scraped home to a feckless draw.

In the forwards, Capewell towered above that festering coil of turd, looking a man amongst boys. And he looked more like a centre than any of our centres.

Hetherington and Flegler didn't disgrace themselves, but nothing to write home about. Carrigan was nothing special. Certainly not a forward leader. The rest, whatever.

Gamble can **** off. If he turns up to work on Monday with that clown haircut, he should get treated like the fucking clown he is. He's a fucking eyesore and he played like a ****. Gone.

Albert was second rate. Gone.

Billy was the best of our backs, but in honesty, he was outshone by the 14 year Titan old on debut. Stays.

Jake, your service isn't cutting it. Quit taking one step and passing without looking. Good as gone.

Paix was hit and miss. Attacked better than Jake, but that's not saying much. Again, outshone by Tanah Boyd.

Selwyn fell back to Earth after a preseason of stratospheric hype. Probably stays on the wing. Fucked if I know, but needs to work on his defence. To his credit, it's not his fault everyone's been hyping him.

Oates, gone. Your autumn's done come.

Mead vs Isaako. Please make it stop. Someone else.

Mariner. Marinate longer.

Kotoni. On the whole underwhelming. Never kick again. But class still evident.

Brenko and Jordan. Could do worse.

Ezra. Not ready, really not ready. But **** it, blood him now. Rip the bandaid off. Let's just do it.

The rest, I don't even want to think about.

Here's where I'm at, with very low confidence:

1. Fucked if I know. Herbie? Beats me.
2. Selwyn.
3. Kotoni
4. Brenko.
5. Jordan
6. Ezra
7. Adam
9. Billy
14. Kobe/Paix

I think there was some criticism that wasn’t warranted. Our forward pack was good especially hetho and Flegler I think you really missed the mark with that one. Carrigan was nothing special, nothing bad but it was his first game back from an acl so we give him a pass mark/ a C.

Turpin, Albert and Gamble just can’t be in the side I beg. I thought Paix was so good and didn’t really miss much except being out muscled for a try.

Selwyn got gassed once and the defensive issues on that edge in the first half stemmed from his inside men, mainly Staggs who tried to overplay his hand a bit. I think Ezra was a bit of a victim of the poor second half start and was surrounded by people he will have nothing to do with in the nrl. When the game got back to a bit more normal he shined.

Yep, Mariner continues to marinate and Oates can **** off right now for all I care.

 

[McHunt]

I think there was some criticism that wasn’t warranted. Our forward pack was good especially hetho and Flegler I think you really missed the mark with that one. Carrigan was nothing special, nothing bad but it was his first game back from an acl so we give him a pass mark/ a C.

Turpin, Albert and Gamble just can’t be in the side I beg. I thought Paix was so good and didn’t really miss much except being out muscled for a try.

Selwyn got gassed once and the defensive issues on that edge in the first half stemmed from his inside men, mainly Staggs who tried to overplay his hand a bit. I think Ezra was a bit of a victim of the poor second half start and was surrounded by people he will have nothing to do with in the nrl. When the game got back to a bit more normal he shined.

Yep, Mariner continues to marinate and Oates can **** off right now for all I care.

We were playing a bunch of kids. Our forwards were supposed to push them into the sea.

 

[pagey]

I got next to no positives out of that game. We should've waltzed that in by a cricket score. Instead we scraped home to a feckless draw.

In the forwards, Capewell towered above that festering coil of turd, looking a man amongst boys. And he looked more like a centre than any of our centres.

Hetherington and Flegler didn't disgrace themselves, but nothing to write home about. Carrigan was nothing special. Certainly not a forward leader. The rest, whatever.

Gamble can **** off. If he turns up to work on Monday with that clown haircut, he should get treated like the fucking clown he is. He's a fucking eyesore and he played like a ****. Gone.

Albert was second rate. Gone.

Billy was the best of our backs, but in honesty, he was outshone by the 14 year Titan old on debut. Stays.

Jake, your service isn't cutting it. Quit taking one step and passing without looking. Good as gone.

Paix was hit and miss. Attacked better than Jake, but that's not saying much. Again, outshone by Tanah Boyd.

Selwyn fell back to Earth after a preseason of stratospheric hype. Probably stays on the wing. Fucked if I know, but needs to work on his defence. To his credit, it's not his fault everyone's been hyping him.

Oates, gone. Your autumn's done come.

Mead vs Isaako. Please make it stop. Someone else.

Mariner. Marinate longer.

Kotoni. On the whole underwhelming. Never kick again. But class still evident.

Brenko and Jordan. Could do worse.

Ezra. Not ready, really not ready. But **** it, blood him now. Rip the bandaid off. Let's just do it.

The rest, I don't even want to think about.

Here's where I'm at, with very low confidence:

1. Fucked if I know. Herbie? Beats me.
2. Selwyn.
3. Kotoni
4. Brenko.
5. Jordan
6. Ezra
7. Adam
9. Billy
14. Kobe/Paix

was always going to be the case .
a trial team pretty much full of youngsters and youngsters that have a chance to get into the first grade side will always give 100%.
players that are seasoned first graders will give you alot less , because they're only looking at game fitness and doing the little things. next trial will get a little more intense but still looking to keep things responsible to not get any injuries.
definitely things to work on but I wouldn't be reading to much into it.

 

[Nerd]

It was a trial but gee we made a lot of unforced errors just like the last 2 years. The Fox commentators kept wanking on how the Broncos need to fix their defence but as alluded to by Corey Parker the problem is with poor ball control causing quite a few unforced errors some on tackle 1. Even Penrith or the Storm would have trouble defending that amount of mistakes. Interesting that once we started hanging onto the ball in the last 20 minutes the tries dried up for the Titans and we got a few.

I thought Albert Kelly played the worst game I've seen since he got to the Broncos and will probably find himself in the QLD Cup cup round 1. Gamble was just as bad but improved as the game wore on so maybe some rustiness there. At this stage Walters may be the 6 beside Reynolds but if Ezra has another game like tonight's next week it will really put pressure on Kevvy.

Capewell showed he will be money well spent and Pereira has to be one of the wingers. I'm hoping Paix starts next week and then Turpin follows. Turpins defence is outstanding but he offers very little in attack where as Paix is an able defender but is lethal around the ruck.

Jensen was solid tonight and should start in the front row with Haas. I know some people are calling for Mead to be fullback until Niu is fit but as said above Mead just seems to lack something. Possibly just age catching up with him.

Anyway the real indication will be next week and hopefully Reynolds will give the team a bit of guidance when attacking the line.

 

[WASSHHH]

Carrigan has best hair on field.

Fortunate really, as he didn’t do much else.

Yeh, that’s right, I said it.

But honestly, Hetherington was light years ahead of him in the lock role. Carrigan as a bench prop to start the season (or perhaps starting with Flegler suspended).

 

[pagey]

We were playing a bunch of kids. Our forwards were supposed to push them into the sea.

they had 4 starters in their forward pack, they weren't all kids .

 

[mitch222]

If I’m picking a trial team next week this is what I want to see
1. Farnworth
2. Cobbo
3. Staggs
4. Lee
5:. Periera
6. Walters
7. Reynolds
8. Haas
9. Paix
10. Flegler
11. Capewell
12. Riki if fit if not Pikuara
13. Hethrington

14. Turpin
15. Jensen
16. Carrigan
17. Robati
18. Mead
19. Gamble
20. Kennedy
21. James

the rest I’ve seen enough of
Mamm needs a full year in ISC to develop and the rest of the kids aren’t that great, they got demolished tonight