Match Discussion: Round 6 vs Broncos @ Central Coast Stadium

[Knight Vision]

I'm expecting a torrid ref display.

Those Sutton boys sure do love their Broncos. My bet is they'll get the bounce of the ball so our boys better be primed for a game.

 

[Mr_Knightside]

This will be a really good measure of how much change we’ve actually made to our attitude since last year. The thing that has plagued us for the last 15 years or so is that one bad performance normally turns into 3-4 bad performances in a row. It’s been happening for years and most of our players were part of it happening last year.

The Broncos started really well against Manly last week and weren’t far off beating them and we were totally off the pace against the Storm until late in the game. We can’t afford to do that again or we’ll be in for another loss tonight.

I expect to see the boys come out all guns blazing from the opening whistle. If we start poorly again then I’ll be concerned.

 

[Silent Knight]

I'm expecting a torrid ref display.

Those Sutton boys sure do love their Broncos. My bet is they'll get the bounce of the ball so our boys better be primed for a game.

We just need to stay on top of what we can control (i.e. ball handling and defence) and hopefully that will take Sutton out of the equation. But yes I am sadly expecting us to be put under a fair bit of pressure tonight and not all of it will be because of the Broncos and how they play.

What I would give for a game tonight where the players on either side determine the result and the ref stays in the background. But with Sutton that isn't likely. I expect to see a lot of him on my screen tonight, I always do.

 

[perverse]

This game to me is pretty simple. If we have a strong start I think the Broncos will fold like a cheap suit. If we give them a sniff they may well rise to the occasion. It's another test of our attitude, really. A fair dinkum team pockets this game handily.

 

[slotmachine]

Complaining about the ref is loser talk. We'll win by 3 tries.

 

[PhilGould]

1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Edrick Lee
18. Gehemat Shibasaki
4. Bradman Best
5. Hymel Hunt
6. Kurt Mann
7. Mitchell Pearce (C)
8. David Klemmer
9. Andrew McCullough
10. Daniel Saifiti
11. Lachlan Fitzgibbon
12. Sione Mata'utia
16. Tim Glasby

13. Herman Ese'ese
14. Tex Hoy
15. Jacob Saifiti
17. Aidan Guerra

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Edrick Lee
18. Gehemat Shibasaki
4. Bradman Best
5. Hymel Hunt
6. Kurt Mann
7. Mitchell Pearce (C)
8. David Klemmer
9. Andrew McCullough
10. Daniel Saifiti
11. Lachlan Fitzgibbon
12. Sione Mata'utia
16. Tim Glasby

13. Herman Ese'ese
14. Tex Hoy
15. Jacob Saifiti
17. Aidan Guerra

Surprising Tuala is out. I haven't noticed him much but his stats have been up there. Maybe we are looking for more strike on the right.

 

[slotmachine]

I thought Glasby would start after Herman started flat last week but Shibasaki back in is a surprise

 

[Knight Vision]

I thought Tuala was going great guns.... interesting change.

 

[Frederick]

Shiba clearly in to negate the attacking powerhouse that is Darius Boyd...

 

[Silent Knight]

I wonder if it has anything to do with Shibs being a former Bronco? Point to prove like Macca?

 

[ryana87]

What side is Oates on?... Maybe it's to add more height to contest bombs?

 

[Frederick]

What side is Oates on?... Maybe it's to add more height to contest bombs?

Oates plays on Broncos left, so opposite Hunt

 

[Tom155]

Remember there’s no reserve grade, could be just getting guys some game time

 

[Joel-22]

Huge game for Saifiti and to a lesser extent Klemmer.

Basically playing for an origin jersey up against 2 other major contenders in Haas and Lodge.

Personally, I think NSW should/will go with some combination of Dan, Klem and Haas

 

[Walk On Home Boy]

It's all about attitude for us tonight. If we turn up prepared, we win this game because our roster is stronger. That's a big if though. Hope we get a fair crack by the incompetent officials.

 

[Haffa]

Please win you merkins

 

[Tom155]

Sloppy passes and handling again

 

[Walk On Home Boy]

This is what Pearce has in him. It's not good enough.

 

[Walk On Home Boy]

Kicks when he should pass, passes when he should kick...fmd