2016 R20 - Broncos 12-31 Panthers @ Suncorp Stadium

[ACTPanthers]

People saying shit like this are just begging for a caning later. If Brisbane finish top 4, they have as good a chance as any of making the GF

Because, if you doubt the Broncos, you must be punished...? I honestly think they will make the GF or at least come extremely close, but Jesus some Broncos fans get uptight when anyone has doubts.

If we can play a solid 80 with the same attitude we had in the 2nd half against Parra, we'll win - I guess it all depends on if the boys are feeling like tackling on the day

 

[Buzzard Breath]

A big ask for us this week. I can't see it. Brisbane by 10.

 

[I Bleed Maroon]

A caning? WTF are you talking about?

......Really?

 

[ed-grimley]

......Really?

A caning for whom FFS?

 

[TheFrog]

I honestly think they will make the GF or at least come extremely close

I think they'll bow out in the 3rd week. They've got a fairly easy draw so they'll make the 4, but they are 4 matches plus some for and against behind 2nd, so they'll have to play the first week in Melbourne or Sydney. Tough assignment that, which I don't think they can do. So they'll play a 5-8 side at Lang Park 2nd week. No worries. 3rd week they'll be off to Sydney or Melbourne again, and that'll be it.

 

[Rhino_NQ]

i think brisbane has one more shock upset in them, if it isn't tomorrow night maybe the eels

 

[Shorty]

Yeah I think it'll be closer than people think, all Penrith needs to do is play quick and offload and that defensive line crumbles.
For Broncos to feature heavily in the finals, Cows, Storm and Sharks need to drop form dramatically and Broncos need to pick up form.
Not to mention half their side is injured and have shakey debutantes or reserve graders playing.

 

[ed-grimley]

Yeah I think it'll be closer than people think, all Penrith needs to do is play quick and offload and that defensive line crumbles.
For Broncos to feature heavily in the finals, Cows, Storm and Sharks need to drop form dramatically and Broncos need to pick up form.
Not to mention half their side is injured and have shakey debutantes or reserve graders playing.

Broncos look like a patched up, unbalanced side to me.

 

[TheFrog]

Most of the games the Broncos have won this year they've done it on the back of a huge first half possession advantage. We have to ensure this doesn't happen tonight. Ball security and discipline critical in the early going.

 

[lynx000]

I think they'll bow out in the 3rd week. They've got a fairly easy draw so they'll make the 4, but they are 4 matches plus some for and against behind 2nd, so they'll have to play the first week in Melbourne or Sydney. Tough assignment that, which I don't think they can do. So they'll play a 5-8 side at Lang Park 2nd week. No worries. 3rd week they'll be off to Sydney or Melbourne again, and that'll be it.

Pretty fair assessment, that appears to be a likely scenario. I would like our chances more against Cronulla rather than Melbourne.

 

[umina panther]

Most of the games the Broncos have won this year they've done it on the back of a huge first half possession advantage. We have to ensure this doesn't happen tonight. Ball security and discipline critical in the early going.

Well we are going to have to offload like crazy to be a chance tonight so i totally disagree

 

[Walt Flanigan]

I've tipped the Broncos but not 100% on them. They cleaned up Souths last week but their defence still isn't where it was earlier in the season. The Bunnies were allowed to create plenty of opportunities but spilled the ball on almost every occasion.

 

[TheFrog]

Well we are going to have to offload like crazy to be a chance tonight so i totally disagree

I'd suggest a much better strategy would be to keep it tight in the first half, and bring out the jungle ball in the second. Otherwise we might find ourselves 20 or more behind at the break.

 

[some11]

If the Panthers score first they will win.

Mansour on Maranta is a juicy prospect for punters.

 

[umina panther]

We showed the comp how to beat Brisbane earlier in the year and everyone took note. Issue is we have gotten worse all year

 

[user_nat]

Not at all confident on this one.
Both teams probably need to win this if they plan to make anything of this season.

 

[Tenacious Titans]

I think the Broncos by a lot. Have a feeling they'll get their season back on track tonight - just too much talent in that side not to.

 

[pantherz9103]

Key is the start. Another bad start and this could be our worst loss of the year. A positive one and we'll be in with a chance.

 

[Bretto]

The team who scores the most points will win this game.

 

[McLovin]

Broncos 1-12

Cartwright to continue to overplay his hand and try the miracle play everytime he touches the ball.