Post Match Broncos vs Warriors - [Round 17, 2025]

[MrFrankWhite]

To me it seemed similar to the 2023 final. Big crowd and we were under the pump and at times we were struggling to contain them.

Willison for example when he came on was causing us all sorts.

Hopefully, with the young forwards we have coming through we can do that to teams in a year or two. Run over the top of sides with aggression.

I just felt we got physically dominated everywhere. We lost every collision and the only person who tried to change that was Clark and he got pinged.

The Broncos put a handful of really got shots on, I think we got 1. I know the game isn’t scored on hits, but we looked soft compared to the Broncs.

 

[Damo]

Would any of the warriors apart from jfh & metcalf make the broncos side?

Metcalf wouldn't make it. RTS probably would on reputation alone.
Egan would easily. Clark as well.
Some of their fans were begging for Capewell back earlier in the season

 

[Stalefish540]

To me it seemed similar to the 2023 final. Big crowd and we were under the pump and at times we were struggling to contain them.

Willison for example when he came on was causing us all sorts.

Hopefully, with the young forwards we have coming through we can do that to teams in a year or two. Run over the top of sides with aggression.

We still haven't addressed the speed issue from that game.

The Broncos went through some slim years bringing through their young crop. We need to weather the storm to reap the success in future years.

 

[unclesteve]

Yeah mate I hate resorting to ref blaming but something just felt off in this game, like Gee was only reffing one team and was looking for reasons to blow the whistle against us. Fully admit that we weren't at our best but it's hard to compete when it seems that it's not a level playing field.

Even the Australian chap I was watching the game with was surprised at some of the calls.

We were poor in a few areas so we will never know how much of an impact it actually had.

But yes, an even playing field should be a given in a professional sport.

 

[Evil_Mush]

Why do the rugby league gods hate us again

 

[Worried2Death]

Why do the rugby league gods hate us again

Cheer up bro, they don't exist. Or if they do, they hate the Tigers more.

 

[Canonball]

I just felt we got physically dominated everywhere. We lost every collision and the only person who tried to change that was Clark and he got pinged.

The Broncos put a handful of really got shots on, I think we got 1. I know the game isn’t scored on hits, but we looked soft compared to the Broncs.

The offensive 'use of forehead' call lol

 

[Defence]

really hoping Metcalf’s injury isn’t serious

It will be devastating for him mentally if it is

A mutual friend had organized for my son to meet him after the game- obviously that didn’t go ahead.
I was told the mood wasn’t good…..

 

[Noitall]

A mutual friend had organized for my son to meet him after the game- obviously that didn’t go ahead.
I was told the mood wasn’t good…..

26 and 27 in March, his career is in the balance and he’s just watched a big payday pass him by. Poor guy must be in a dark place right now

 

[Dannevegas]

Fish and Niukore got rolled by me old mate Xavier Willison. Our “Alphas”. In 13 minutes Willison ran for 50 more metres than our starting props combined. Imo Demetric is our best prop behind Barnett in terms of output on the field, which is a worry even tho he’s a hell of a talent. If we’re not gonna back our young boys in cup surely we’re gonna go to the market 1 middle who bends the line and 1 back if we want to save this season, which could start going down hill quick.

 

[regenerated borg]

Sure injuries don't help... but IMO for what it's worth you must coach a game plan against each team... we look the same against everyone .... shit I thought predictability was in the past... not even..

 

[mrblonde]

I thought we were really passive in our use of Captain's Challange. And the one call we did Challange was obviously the correct call...

regenerated borg, I see your point, but I've always thought the good teams try and impose their game plan on the opposition (ie This Is The Way We Play) and adapt in-game as needed.

Can we start a petition where the letters ACL get a 10 Week Ban? I have a sneaky suspicion both LM and CNK are going to be Season Overed this week.