'11 | Prelim Final 1 | Fri | Sea Eagles 26-14 Broncos | SFS

[ceagle]

Has there ever been a more high key preparation then the Bronco's this week?

 

[some11]

Has there ever been a more high key preparation then the Bronco's this week?

Now that I think about it, 2008 before the Storm final. The toilet incident and Locky and the bar manager was the most disruptive build up, it didn't really affect them on the field though.

 

[squid]

What a hilarious thread. A very entertaining read :-D

 

[Goddy]

With Locky all but certain to play, and the Eagles still missing some of their best players, Broncos by 8.

 

[natheel]

Broncos by 4

 

[Timmah]

With Locky all but certain to play, and the Eagles still missing some of their best players, Broncos by 8.

All but certain to play?

All reports I've read this morning indicate his odds of playing have lengthened as game day gets closer...

 

[Lowdown]

Manly should win this, no doubt about it. But, jeez it would be good to seem them get beat.

 

[renouf]

Manly easily. This is a joke playing Gillett at 5/8. See you all next year

 

[Mr Saab]

Manly easily. This is a joke playing Gillett at 5/8. See you all next year

Better than anything else we got. Hunt and Norman are not up to this. But i agree, it is all over for 2011.

 

[woodyk2]

I hope the players dont give up as easily as their ''fans''.

 

[Mr Saab]

I hope the players dont give up as easily as their ''fans''.

Its call being a "realist". Not living in fantasy land. If they win then it would top their 2006 win over the Dogs in the prelim game of 2006.

 

[user_nat]

Meh. I think we can win. There is enough talent in the team.

Against lesser opposition I'd actually be pretty confident with our team.
Manly are a great team though and it would have been tough even with Lockyer.

So basically.. I think we can win, I just don't think we will.

 

[MSIH]

Massive shame. Love watching great players, even against Manly.

Broncs still a huge show imo, plenty of talent in that side.

 

[Hutty1986]

Its call being a "realist". Not living in fantasy land. If they win then it would top their 2006 win over the Dogs in the prelim game of 2006.

Was that game in 2006?

 

[hitman82]

If anything, this makes the semis more exciting.

I hate the Broncos, but it'd be pretty epic if they managed to beat Manly and have Lockyer return for the grand final.

 

[blaza88z]

Oh well, congratulations Manly on a well gifted win.

We have the worst luck with this shit

 

[AuDragon]

There is no replacement for Locky's vision, calm and tactical nous. This makes it extremely tough against a seriously good side. This loss is akin to Manly losing DCE or Melbourne losing Smith...

I hope the will power of the boys to see Locky off in the GF will motivate them even further, and with Gillett as the 5/8, Brisbane can only hope to win this game on brilliant defense, because the attack will undoubtedly suffer.

I have confidence in the boys to turn up and make this a match to be remembered, but regardless of the outcome on Friday night, I am extremely proud of the class of 2011, and grateful for the 17 years Lockyer gave us.

Let's send him out the way he deserves!

 

[Mr Saab]

Was that game in 2006?

Yes. Down 20-6 at halftime
Won 37-20
31-0 2nd half.

 

[Lowdown]

Manly by 50.

 

[some11]

Lockyer will replace Langer as waterboy and direct the team from there ;-)