Round 5 vs. Dragons Discussion + Voting

[GoTheBroncs]

If sometime told me before the game we would win by 8 points against the Dragons you'd take it every time. But can't help but feel a little disappointed of our inability to shut out games. Our forwards seemed to go to sleep in the 2nd and the Dragons were basically carrying 2-3 defenders about 10 metres on several occasions.

3. McC (I didn't see that performance coming)
2. Glenn
1. Hannant

Wallace, Norman, Gillett had good games. McGuire has been consistently good as well. I feel like Beale has picked up his game a bit.

Civo looked a bit more like his old self at the start of the game.

Thaiday has to get the errors out of his game, and fast.

 

[GoTheBroncs]

Glenn rushed up out of the line on his own far too many times and put alot of pressure on his outside defenders. If he keeps doing that, then their defence will be punished against the better teams.
I thought the Bronx were good but should have won by alot more. Blew two try scoring opportunities within 10 of the line in the first half and took the foot off the gas in the second. The lack of metres from the forwards in the second half will be a concern to Griffin considering they virtually did no defence in the first half.
Anderson needs to be dropped. Once he came on, the Dragons got right on top early in the second half. I'm not sure switching Teo and Gillett around worked TBH. I can't really see the benefit of Gillett trying to put shots on fairly fresh big forwards. He didn't have as great an impact.

I strangely agree with all of that.

I was pushing for Gillett to start, but he could be more suited to impact off the bench.

 

[hellteam]

I'm the other way, I used to think gillet was better off the bench. But seeing the way we started this game (quick out of the blocks - compared to the other games), maybe it is better having him starting.

I think we play better without Parker...sometimes he actually does too many hit ups and often cramps the backline

 

[hellteam]

Hate to agree with SR, but I also think Teo starting and Gillet impact off the bench works better

Except last week at the 25 min mark we were down 12-0 and this week we were up 24-0

 

[AceAv]

Lol parker cramps the back line??? -He does like 2 hit ups a set sometimes and makes 25 metres. Converts well now too!

We aren't SORELY missing him which is signs of a good team. Looking forward to him coming back tho and Gillo bench maybe still -he can really put some force into coming on...

 

[Big Pete]

How long ago was that Big Dave? Late 90's? Why wasn't such a passionate devoted fan like you supporting this amazing club until 2006?

 

[00digger00]

Macca 3- Awesome game. Got us moving forward in both stints, and some great dummy half scoots
Hannant 2- Massive minutes and they were all quality.
Gillett 1- I thought he went well all night. Got steam rolled by Mick, but came back and finished well
I could feel it in my bones at half time that this game wasn't over. But we did what we had to too get the points.
On a side note much more bearable to listen to the vossy than ray.

 

[Seagullsrock]

Except last week at the 25 min mark we were down 12-0 and this week we were up 24-0

Difficult to compare when the Dragons completed at 46% in the first half and the Rabbitohs 75%

 

[AceAv]

Oh yeh, Vossy was 10x better!

 

[CaneToad]

Oh yeh, Vossy was 10x better!

+1!!!!

I forgot to say in my excitement at beating the dragqueens....

How good was it to hear Vossy commentating instead of that radio jock.

I hope channel 9 are listening and while I am at it Fox have ruined all my favourite footy shows by putting that monkey johns on all their shows.
But this is the wrong forum for that discussion..

 

[Country Bronco]

Happy. We've just got to play for 80 minutes though. Some concerns were Thaiday dropped ball, Glenn rushing up out of the line and inablity to play 80. Positives were our front row, Gillett's willingness to put on big hits and Beale's performance on the right wing. Copley played a solid game could of benefited from a pass off Reed who ran when should of passed on a numbers of occasions. Norman is getting better and you can't blame him for Stanley's try as Hornby's pass was perfect. Te'o was disappointing. Can't be too critical of a 4 out of 5 start. I didn't mention Lockyer. We've always had a good side, its just what they do as a team is most important and seeing them wait for eachother and run off as a team at half time was pleasing.

3 McCullough
2 Hannant
1 Civoniceva

 

[redvwhite]

Congrats on the win boys and girls. We'll get you next time!

 

[hellteam]

Lol parker cramps the back line??? -He does like 2 hit ups a set sometimes and makes 25 metres. Converts well now too!

We aren't SORELY missing him which is signs of a good team. Looking forward to him coming back tho and Gillo bench maybe still -he can really put some force into coming on...

I know he does... but sometimes two hit ups per set is too much.

I just feel that occasionally, especially when we are on the attack, it will come to third/fourth tackle and instead of getting the ball to Wallace/Norman, he will take a hit up, run across field and not make anything of it.

 

[Leagueaddict]

I know he does... but sometimes two hit ups per set is too much.

I just feel that occasionally, especially when we are on the attack, it will come to third/fourth tackle and instead of getting the ball to Wallace/Norman, he will take a hit up, run across field and not make anything of it.

I know where you're coming from but rather have him on the paddock. Does a bucket load of tackling and makes the occasional break. Anyway he can always come off the bench whatever. Too valuable and experienced a player to leave out if fit. And a good kicker to boot!

 

[hellteam]

Yep of course, he's a good addition to the team. I'd just like to see him take a step back when he comes back especially because the rest of our back row (and the bench) are all good with the ball and need more time with it.

 

[Big Pete]

Parker's injury has been a bit of a blessing in disguise. It's made a lot of other players step up in his absence so when he returns they'll be in better stead.

Before I tackle last night's game, did anybody see the R23 2001 clash against the Dragons on Fox?

Such a blast from the past. Essentially the Dragons couldn't do no wrong, every pass, loose ball, bounce seem to go their way. In true Broncos fashion we kept what should have been a 40+ scoreline to 20 and through some individual brilliance nearly pipped them at the finish but unfortunately a lost ball from Carlaw denied us any chance.

A few notes

- The biggest memory I had of this game was of Smith's elbow into Kevie's face. I remember the media uproar from both sides of the border, Qld thought the punishment was deserved, the NSW folk were in an uproar. Watching the replay, it looked fairly innocuous but the fact it caused the damage it did, it definitely warranted some form of punishment.

- Lockyer was awesome in this game. Basically did everything he could to win it for us. The highlight was at 20-6 deep in the second half. Barrett kicks into the in-goal and Lockyer picks it up off the toes, beats 3 defenders, runs 50, beats Blacklock before getting taken by the ankles from Barrett. Next play, Dell scores. Locky had a hand in the other two tries as well - sent Kelly 70m off a scrum play and then put Webcke over through the middle to give Brisbane a chance. A freak and it's a shame his stint at fullback has largely been forgotten in favour for Slater.

- This game compelled me to start a 'Worst Ever Broncos XVII thread' but I didn't want to be too negative after our positive start to the season. A couple of who's who in this game including Kelly, Meyers, Carlaw & Burns. The game also made me question how Meyers and Carlaw were able to make the Australian side that year, both were just so soft.

- For the most part we got the rub of the green from the refs. but the Broncos being penalised for a penalty tap is right up there as one of the most pedantic penalties of all time.

 

[AuDragon]

I still haven't seen a replay, so I'll just stick to the votes:

3- Wallace
2- Macca
1- Hannant

 

[Steve_oneskie]

Finally saw the game, great 1st half, average second but good effort to stick in there, but against a saint George team that was more on their game they would have made us pay.

To the points.

3 - Macca - Great all round performance from him, solid defense, solid passing, good running, good sneaky try, set up the plays well often took the markers out of the game which was really good to see and allowed the forwards that extra yard to manouever. If he continues to perform like this then I can see Hunt moving to Queensland cup and having Hala once fit or another forward added to the bench.

2 - Wallace - starting to command play more and more and really flourished without locky. Also hes not a bad kicker either.

1 - Hannant - Best form of his career, really putting in the hard yards, lots of work. Up there with the best props in the league at the moment, if he isn't starting or at least on the bench for the Kangaroos there is something wrong with the selection policy.

 

[qld aussie]

3. Macca outstanding, why would you take him off?
2. Wallace another great performance.
1. Hannant excellent work rate.

glenn & civo unlucky to miss out on a point. Gillet should get a point just for getting up after being smashed by weyman. FFS can we please try and get some early ball to hodges with gillett on his inside. Enjoyed the game even though will were flat in the 2nd Half still had enough in the tank to finish on top.

 

[Vol-Crane-O]

3. Macca
2. Hannant
1. Wallace

You guys have summed up the performance of those three pretty well, so there is not much more to say.

I especially agree with the comment that Hook needs to ride the hot hand re: who is on at 9. There is no point making a change just for the hell of it. If McC is playing well, leave Hunt on the bench for longer. Surely McC can survive a whole game.