Get up, get moving, rise and shine all you South Sydney members and fans as we get set for a huge day! Another game day is upon us and boy, isn't it a big one tonight. We take on the Brisbane Broncos up there at Suncorp. A monumental clash, certainly an absolute blockbuster. A top four clash, first vs fourth, between two super clubs. I'm glad this game has returned to blockbuster status. We've had a really good, fiery rivalry with the Broncos since 2019 but it's kind of fizzled out because of the Broncos poor form or our poor form early last year. But now that both clubs are going well in 2023, it's returned to huge status, and you'll see why tonight.
A very tough game tonight. They're missing Haas, Mam, Oates, and possibly Riki now too. They're all huge, huge outs and do improve our chances tonight but make no mistake, this is still a big test for us. The Broncos are top of the ladder for a reason. They're doing a lot right. They've only lost one game and won seven which is a pretty remarkable record so far. I think they've clearly been the best side so far this year. So even with those guys missing, tonight is a huge test, especially at their home ground in Brisbane. I think it's a big test for our defence in particular as they have strike weapons all over the park. None other than Reece Walsh who has absolutely lit up the comp in 2023. He's their biggest threat and our biggest watch for mine. Probably the second biggest threat would be Reynolds, our old mate. He's in everything for them so we need to do our best to limit his impact, particularly his kicking game. We're yet to beat him yet since he left so I'd love nothing more than to get one over him. There is then some guys like Staggs, Farnworth and Cobbo so our outside backs will need to be on their toes and of course, some strike forwards in Flegler and Carrigan. They just have weapons everywhere, so we'll need to be on.
They might have weapons everywhere, but you know what, so do we. So much so that I really think that if we can get our game right, play our style of Footy, play 'Rabbitohs' Footy, then I'm confident we can get one over them. Even with the guys they're missing, a win tonight against the ladder leaders would be a huge statement and would put us in great position moving forward. The boys have to want that. We saw last week how much they wanted it so the desire has to be the same this week. Turn up with the right attitude right from the opening whistle, and the rest will hopefully flow off the back of that. It all starts with our defence for mine tonight. Brisbane are such a good attacking side, the best this year in fact I believe. So, it's going to be a big test for our defence in this one. Get that right, and we should be on. We're probably going to have to defend the best we have so far this year but it can be done. On the flip side, they're not the greatest defensive side themselves, that's one area they need to work on so there's plenty there we can exploit. To do that though, we must win the middle battle and complete high. A completion rate of 80% or higher again tonight please lads. Tatola returns which is a big boost, that really gives us an advantage. As I said, get our game right and no one can stop us. That's the challenge.
Ughhhh I just can't wait for this one!!! So pumped I want it to be kick off right friggin now!! We have a huge chance to really make a statement and set ourselves up beautifully. We've got to take that chance tonight. Got to. Big game, go and get it boys!!!
Glory, Glory!!
