Hunt or McCullough?

[MightyBronco]

I was at the game last night and tried to keep any eye on Mcollough. But i was high and i had a few beers and ended up distracted. He must have gone all right, i only saw a few f**k-ups. I think he got replaced pretty quickly into the game, maybe 25 mins. And back in for the last 25. I think.

Hunt seemed to spark the team a bit, but they were flat as tacks first half.

 

[Lycon79]

As I said in another thread McCulloughs lack of urgency was game defining and intolerable

 

[screeder]

Macca had a bit of a shocker and maybe he does need a spell in Q cup

I'm still in his corner though

 

[Broncos fan!]

I would hardly call his last game a shocker. I thought it was one of his better games recently and a lot of people are really overreacting over this Hunt/McCullough rubbish.

As soon as McCullough came on in the second half it was like a hole new Broncos side. I'm not saying he is the reason for our comeback but he did have hand in it. I thought his first 25mins was pretty solid too and Henjak made the right decision in bringing Hunt on after 25 last game rather than like 50 or what ever it was last time.

 

[RugbyLeagueWhizKid]

McCullough still better then Hunt imo

 

[Jip]

Macca for sure. Dragons have problems with line defense and Andrew is great darting over the line for a try from dummy half.

Hunt will get better with time and shows a lot of promise IMO, but would keep starting him from the bench for now. He's good when the defense starts getting a bit tired.

 

[andrew057]

McCullough is definitely the better hooker. He deserves his starting gig.

I feel vindicated after todays game. McCullough has been improving every week since returning from injury. Theres no doubt hes the #9 going forward this season.

I still think Hunt should be given time at halfback. Wallace was again a weak link today. He lacks vision and seems to be in a slump at the moment. If theres an opportunity in the coming weeks I think Hunt definitely deserves some time at half.

 

[renouf]

I feel vindicated after todays game. McCullough has been improving every week since returning from injury. Theres no doubt hes the #9 going forward this season.

I still think Hunt should be given time at halfback. Wallace was again a weak link today. He lacks vision and seems to be in a slump at the moment. If theres an opportunity in the coming weeks I think Hunt definitely deserves some time at half.

Hunt at halfback is not a good idea, especially at this stage of the season. Wallace isn't playing that well agreed, but he is our best option.

 

[andrew057]

Hunt at halfback is not a good idea, especially at this stage of the season. Wallace isn't playing that well agreed, but he is our best option.

Dont get me wrong. Im not saying that Wallace should be dropped, but on recent form I definitely think theres more to be gained by giving Hunt time at half back rather than subbing McCullough.

 

[renouf]

Dont get me wrong. Im not saying that Wallace should be dropped, but on recent form I definitely think theres more to be gained by giving Hunt time at half back rather than subbing McCullough.

Nah, don't agree at all. Give him a go from Round 1 next season, we're at the business end of the season and we need experienced players. I don't think Hunt is up to playing in high pressure games, not at halfback anyway.

 

[andrew057]

Well at the moment Wallace isnt up to playing first grade let alone high pressure games.

 

[user_nat]

Maybe Wallace should get a go at hooker.

I think he could do it, he has the defense. I also think he is a better half than Hunt anyhow.

 

[renouf]

Well at the moment Wallace isnt up to playing first grade let alone high pressure games.

Hunt won't go any better at halfback, he'll be worse then Wallace.

 

[AuDragon]

Well at the moment Wallace isnt up to playing first grade let alone high pressure games.

I wonder how many half backs in the comp are up to first grade in your opinion...?

 

[andrew057]

I wonder how many half backs in the comp are up to first grade in your opinion...?

Theres a few thats for sure. I might have exaggerated when I said that. But fair dinkum Wallace has been borderline pathetic recently. Hes 5th play options again today were horrible, to the point where Lockyer was forced to do all the kicking for the last 30 mins of the game.

 

[AuDragon]

Theres a few thats for sure. I might have exaggerated when I said that. But fair dinkum Wallace has been borderline pathetic recently. Hes 5th play options again today were horrible, to the point where Lockyer was forced to do all the kicking for the last 30 mins of the game.

The kick for Folau's try came from Wallace, but don't let that get in the way of your opinion... ;-)

I watched the replay of the game last night and without the adrenaline factor of being at the ground watching live, you get the chance to pay more attention to details and players in particular.
Wallace was actually much better in the second half than in the first, but he is out of sorts and it looks like he's trying too hard for some reason. I hope he will sort it out in time for the finals if we get there...

When you put things into perspective and look at the other clubs in the comp, we're certainly better off than most!
There is also the fact that we have so many players performing strongly which makes Wallace look worse than he is.

 

[MightyBronco]

I had to jump in and say old mate had a better game.


He's still sh*t but.

 

[DeeJ]

You guys that want Wallace out don't remember what happened last season when he broke his ankle?

 

[GoTheBroncs]

I don't think having Wallace around for that game would have made much difference. Locky is still doing most of the (good) play making even this season. Wallace could be out this week so we'll get to see another observation in the "not having Wallace" experiment.

But while I'm not a massive Wallace fan he is easily our first choice half-back so we have to live with it. Although he is getting paid too much for what he is doing imo.

 

[Snappy]

Hey guys new to the forum and first post. Broncos fan from 88.

On the Hooker situation. Im prob leaning towards Macca although Hunt does provide some spark on occasions. IMO though a hooker is an 80 minute position, and these two should not be rotated in a match. Pick one and stick with him. If either cant play for 80 then we should be looking elsewhere. Whats the reason for swapping them ? fitness ? giving the other guy a run ? We need to find an 80 minute hooker and save the substitution.