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Copley is still the front runner for the left centre position.
The team list had Beale starting over Copley, does that mean anything?
Copley is still the front runner for the left centre position.
The team list had Beale starting over Copley, does that mean anything?
tbh I dont understand why the Broncos should have been "strong favourites" going into the game.
I never said anything about favourites, my point was the Cows rely heavily on Bowen and Thurston and are a completely different side with them in it.
1 - Our team was full of new faces, whereas most of the Broncos have played a fair bit together. Especially the spine and the forwards.
2 - Rookie Halves. Wallace has plenty of experience, while both Norman and Hunt saw plenty of game time last season. Jones and Thompson played their second ever senior game together. The first was the previous trial this year
3 - Terrible preparation. Not one but TWO cyclones - one in North QLD, one in Darwin - kept us stuck inside.
And 4 - Michael f***ing Bani... I can't figure out what he does to get picked in first grade.
Plus I think the Broncos are probably better coached.
EDIT: The big advantage the Cowboys had was in the forwards. Our pack was full strength, whereas the broncos looked a bit lightweight without Hannant and Thaiday in it.