PRE-GAME World Club Series - Wigan Warriors vs Brisbane Broncos

[tommy]

Can we get this formatting fixed boys, I can't even quote the last post on pages because it's covered by the thread search function.

@Porthoz @Nashy @Big Pete @Morkel

Edit: Oh, and I can't tag people.

Edit 2: Oh, and I don't get notifications anymore.

I can still quote it you have to put your mouse exactly on the little part you can see.It can be done!

 

[rnabokov]

I'm worried we won't have a kicking game to speak of... that is definitely our roster's achilles, especially when you think that even with Hunt on board, our kicking game is pretty average.

Hopefully Milf and Kodi have worked on that.

For mine, Milford's kicking game is going to be a critical element to our success this season, and the same for Macca as well. I am really looking forward to seeing if they both kick well in this game. The less pressure on Hunt the better this year.

I'm also really keen to see Kahu's performance in the centres. Personally, I see Kahu and Roberts as a killer centre pairing.

 

[Danoz Direct]

For mine, Milford's kicking game is going to be a critical element to our success this season, and the same for Macca as well. I am really looking forward to seeing if they both kick well in this game. The less pressure on Hunt the better this year.

I'm also really keen to see Kahu's performance in the centres. Personally, I see Kahu and Roberts as a killer centre pairing.

I would love it if Kahu could take that position full time!

 

[rnabokov]

[video]https://youtu.be/I05hYpyQZpE[/video]

Speed, footwork, terrific under the high ball, instincts, great finishing ... and his tackle on Bukuya... wow.

I know who I'd have in the centres for '16 and it isn't Jack Reed or Copley if he stayed.

 

[Danoz Direct]

[video]https://youtu.be/I05hYpyQZpE[/video]

Speed, footwork, terrific under the high ball, instincts, great finishing ... and his tackle on Bukuya... wow.

I know who I'd have in the centres for '16 and it isn't Jack Reed or Copley if he stayed.

He is just such a classy player.

I think if he stays in the centres, he will explode this year.

 

[sus]

jumping on the kahu circle-jerk 100%

the way he backed up and put his body on the line in the all-stars game.. what a beast

we lose nothing with boyd on origin duty

 

[Mitch06]

I wonder if that means that Wayne wants Darius to be captain.. or if Darius is a place holder because Hunt isn't playing, either way, I'm happy to have either of them as captain, they were my first 2 choices originally.

Also interesting to note that Eden has pushed Oates to the right wing, where he's never played before.. To me that indicates that Wayne really wants to accommodate Eden as best as possible.

Good pick up there Unbreakable! Interestingly, I think Opacic primarily plays on the right edge? I'm not sure I'm in support of the backline shuffling we will see at the start of the season, especially if it's not necessary. From the looks of things, the only player that won't be changing positions in our 2-5 when Reed comes back is Roberts.

 

[broncos4life]

jumping on the kahu circle-jerk 100%

the way he backed up and put his body on the line in the all-stars game.. what a beast

we lose nothing with boyd on origin duty

This is a great point. They way he still puts his body on the line all the time sums up Kahu IMO. With the injuries he has been through you could understand some hesitation or self preservation, but he always gives his all.

 

[Danoz Direct]

This is a great point. They way he still puts his body on the line all the time sums up Kahu IMO. With the injuries he has been through you could understand some hesitation or self preservation, but he always gives his all.

Plus he has some great hands to go with that.

 

[Big Pete]

Wigan/Catalans aka the cure for insomnia is not the type of match I'll ever find myself sitting through again but I'm interested to see what Wigan will take out of it.

Between the two teams, Wigan were more adept in the conditions. There was nothing pretty about their play, but their ability to roll up their sleeves, fish for penalties and work until the final minute was quite positive.

It appears their biggest strength is their backrow of Farrell, Bateman and O'Loughlin. All of them relish in the physical contest and are relentless carting the ball up. In particular, John Bateman hits the ball up with plenty of gusto and is capable of running plenty of different lines.

They're complimented by the addition of Ben Flower who was suspended the last time these two teams played. You may remember him from the cowardly punch on Lance Hohaia. When he was on the field for the Warriors, I thought he added plenty of steel to their defence and did a better job of controlling the ruck.

As ever, the Broncos big men are going to have to step up if the boys are going to get the win.

If they can, I believe the Broncos will have too many points in them, even without Ben Hunt. The Warriors halves, while not without their skills struggled to control the situation and would often let the forwards down with poor options or inept play. Matty Smith is in the Adam Reynolds mould where he's got a really handy kicking game, but his actual playmaking skills lack the ingenuity that distinguish the best players from merely the good. Five-Eighth George Williams is still very raw and he struggles to come up with the right plays, taking unnecessary risks or simply playing the link-man for somebody else to mess up.

I was concerned that Sam Tomkins maybe back for this side. Like with the Auckland based Warriors, Tomkins would provide Wigan with an extra dimension. However, apparently the dynamo fullback isn't expected back until Easter, putting them on an even keel somewhat.

I'm gearing up for the Wigan/Huddersfield clash from Round 2 of the 2016 season.

 

[FaithinHook]

Be interested to hear folk plans for this match. Does any one know if the League club is holding any event for this - showing on the big screen etc? If not, prolly just watch at home with pot of coffee an bit of munchies/ toast etc. Every one else ?

 

[Danoz Direct]

Just watching the game.

 

[Sirlee oldman]

Be interested to hear folk plans for this match. Does any one know if the League club is holding any event for this - showing on the big screen etc? If not, prolly just watch at home with pot of coffee an bit of munchies/ toast etc. Every one else ?

My daughter and son in law are coming for dinner Saturday night and we will all get up for bacon and eggs and coffee and watch the game.

 

[FaithinHook]

My daughter and son in law are coming for dinner Saturday night and we will all get up for bacon and eggs and coffee and watch the game.

Sounds wonderful an relaxing Sirlee! Nothing like the aroma of bacon an egg frying in the morning. Do you prefer the regular short cut , rindless, smoked varieties?you could possibly also add some side of grill tomato an mushroom may be. Also, for the egg - fry or scramble? :coffee::eating:

 

[Sirlee oldman]

Sounds wonderful an relaxing Sirlee! Nothing like the aroma of bacon an egg frying in the morning. Do you prefer the regular short cut , rindless, smoked varieties?you could possibly also add some side of grill tomato an mushroom may be. Also, for the egg - fry or scramble? :coffee::eating:

There will definitely be fried tomato and onion and I am a legend at scrambled eggs but I will probably fry them after all it is all about the football and I don't want to spend too long in the kitchen. As for the bacon I think any bacon is good bacon. If we are going well at half time some Irish whiskey may sneak into the coffee as well.

 

[Danoz Direct]

Sounds wonderful an relaxing Sirlee! Nothing like the aroma of bacon an egg frying in the morning. Do you prefer the regular short cut , rindless, smoked varieties?you could possibly also add some side of grill tomato an mushroom may be. Also, for the egg - fry or scramble? :coffee::eating:

I thought this was a Broncos rugby league forum, not Masterchef?

 

[GCBRONCO]

Watch it at home and I doubt the Broncos will do anything special for it at the leagues club.

 

[broncos4life]

Cozza posted some after training pics on his Insta. Looks like Vidot came for a visit, it's cool that he still hangs out with them. Going by his shirt he is a packers fan, even cooler.