Updated - Lockyer rules himself out of Manly match

[Meat77]

Similar stay tuned but he's out story on Foxsports.com.au

 

[Bucking Beads]

6. Hunt
7. Wallace

9. Macca

14. Bapt

Another good option that I would be happy with

 

[Coxy]

OK, realistically here's the options:

Option 1
6. Gillett
7. Wallace

Option 2
6. Norman
7. Wallace

Option 3
6. Hunt
7. Wallace

Frankly I think Hook will go for option 1 because it means Gillett is on the field for 80 minutes, and he has the ability to make something out of nothing. It will put more pressure on Wallace though, who will do much more first receiver work.

 

[Charmamba]

Rumor : Langer will announce at the press confernce he is coming out of retirment to play.


6. Wallace
7. langer

9.Macca

14. Hunter

 

[user_nat]

Of the 3 options, which is the least likely to be our halves combination next year?
The one that seems to be the way they are going. Seems stupid.

 

[Bucking Beads]

Of the 3 options, which is the least likely to be our halves combination next year?
The one that seems to be the way they are going. Seems stupid.

Good call

 

[john1420]

I trust the club to make the right call

 

[Coxy]

Of the 3 options, which is the least likely to be our halves combination next year?
The one that seems to be the way they are going. Seems stupid.

I agree. But going against Norman is the fact, as Pete says, he hasn't played first grade for months.
Going against Hunt is the fact he has a good rotation and combination going at hooker. Making Macca play 80 may dent his effectiveness, particularly late in each half. Bringing Baptiste onto the bench is similar to Norman, he hasn't played first grade for months.

But either will be an option for next year given a full offseason training in that position.

 

[Meat77]

If we win, this will be the biggest win in our history.

Problem is its a massive IF now...

 

[noisetheory]

in hook we trust.

 

[Bucking Beads]

How many80 min games has gillet played??

 

[pennywisealfie]

####

 

[Coxy]

If we win, this will be the biggest win in our history.

Nup. Manly are beatable. Broncos team is strong, in form. One player doth not a team make. It'll be a great performance, but I don't think it can top the baby Broncos win in 2002. Sure, Wests Tigers were ####, but you'd be flat out recognising most of the players in the Broncos team :P

 

[Coxy]

How many80 min games has gillet played??

Not many this year, but he did it fairly regularly last year playing in the back row or centres.

 

[Steve]

IMO this decision will empower and motivate the players further (if that's even possible).

Gotta hand it to Darren. He is a total team player - it's been the case during his whole career, reinforced at yesterday's presser and on full display with his decision today.

I am going to miss the #### out of him :(

 

[schmix]

Club denying any decision has been made:

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...ockyer-out-of-manly-clash-20110921-1kk7r.html

Media conference still scheduled for 11am at Broncos hotel.

 

[Coxy]

Hold the phone Blocker!

Darren Lockyer is reportedly still set to play in Friday's NRL preliminary final against Manly, despite reports to the contrary.

The Daily Telegraph reported this morning Lockyer has decided to pull out of the clash after after consultation with the Broncos medical staff and coach Anthony Griffin at the team camp in Sydney.

The newspaper reported the Broncos were expected to hold a media conference later today to announce that Lockyer has withdrawn because of his fractured cheekbone.

However a Broncos spokesperson told 612 ABC Brisbane Lockyer hadn’t been ruled out, despite reports.
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The Broncos have called a media conference for 11am at their Sydney hotel base.

Read more: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/rug...manly-clash-20110921-1kk7r.html#ixzz1YXmgmRpW

 

[Coxy]

Hahaha, I wonder if the presser will be to say. "Locky's in a bit of pain, but we won't make a decision until game day"...just to keep the circus going.

This is superb! LOL