Kiwi
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Ok I did a topic not long ago with my opinion in brief about where teams stand for 2005, now I thought I'd start one where people could have their say on where their team has improved for next year, the teams chances, players to watch out for ect.
I'll Start with mine.
The Broncos
I think we have taken steps forward for 2005. We are losing some fine talent in Tallis, Devere, and Frawley, but I think we have the youngsters coming through and with Hodges and Thorn coming to the club we have the loses covered.
I can see the Broncos reverting to their 2000 tactics. The big forards pounding it up, grinding the opposition down and the flashy backs stepping in and finishing them off on the scoreboard. Already I am seeing the makings of this with Parker playing longer, 80 minutes some weeks. Costigan and Stagg too will spend plenty of time on the field in 2005, giving Bennett the chance to rotate the likes of Thorn, Webcke, Petero, Carlaw, Meyers, Thaiday, Learoyd and Carroll in a power game.
Also adding to the power game will be big outside backs once more in the Broncos ranks. Look for Hodges and Topou to take plenty of pressure off the forwards early in tackle counts with blockbusting runs.
The ideal Broncos team I think will be.
1 - Hunt
2 - Topou
3 - Berrigan
4 - Tate/Hodges
5 - Tate/Hodges
6 - Lockyer
7 - Seymour
8 - Webcke
9 - Costigan
10 - Petero
11 - Thorn
12 - Parker
13 - Stagg/Carroll
Reserves from
14 - Carlaw
15 - McGuire
16 - Learoyd
17 - Stagg/Carroll
18 - Meyers
19 - Thaiday
20 - Ryan
21 - B Berrigan
22 - Kelly
23 - Lacey ( watch out for this kid )
To be honest I can't pick a top 17, there are so many players in that list that could easily make us a title contender.
And finally before you post your view on your team, don't bag others opinions or teams.
I'll Start with mine.
The Broncos
I think we have taken steps forward for 2005. We are losing some fine talent in Tallis, Devere, and Frawley, but I think we have the youngsters coming through and with Hodges and Thorn coming to the club we have the loses covered.
I can see the Broncos reverting to their 2000 tactics. The big forards pounding it up, grinding the opposition down and the flashy backs stepping in and finishing them off on the scoreboard. Already I am seeing the makings of this with Parker playing longer, 80 minutes some weeks. Costigan and Stagg too will spend plenty of time on the field in 2005, giving Bennett the chance to rotate the likes of Thorn, Webcke, Petero, Carlaw, Meyers, Thaiday, Learoyd and Carroll in a power game.
Also adding to the power game will be big outside backs once more in the Broncos ranks. Look for Hodges and Topou to take plenty of pressure off the forwards early in tackle counts with blockbusting runs.
The ideal Broncos team I think will be.
1 - Hunt
2 - Topou
3 - Berrigan
4 - Tate/Hodges
5 - Tate/Hodges
6 - Lockyer
7 - Seymour
8 - Webcke
9 - Costigan
10 - Petero
11 - Thorn
12 - Parker
13 - Stagg/Carroll
Reserves from
14 - Carlaw
15 - McGuire
16 - Learoyd
17 - Stagg/Carroll
18 - Meyers
19 - Thaiday
20 - Ryan
21 - B Berrigan
22 - Kelly
23 - Lacey ( watch out for this kid )
To be honest I can't pick a top 17, there are so many players in that list that could easily make us a title contender.
And finally before you post your view on your team, don't bag others opinions or teams.