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    snake77 said:
    I know Metcalf at 7 has caused a lot of debate. I'll worry about any faults for another thread.

    One thing though. Having him around the ball so much means he's more likely to be there in support. He's been there for quite a few tries like the one tonight. The others in support were a bit more traditional than tonights.

    It has been good having his speed there in support to finish off opportunities.
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    Just like a natural 6 or 1 ;)

    Definite question marks over certain aspects of his game as an on the ball half (and they quite evident), but i do take my hat off to the kid who after kicking like he had 2 left shoes couldve quite easily passed it on to Pompey. But to back himself and want to be "that guy".....thats half the battle.

    Kudos must go to our middles for that one who worked their arses off. Barney and Clark leading the line speed, the great wall of Bunty, and Ford....who altho has a lot of gumby about him, has one big engine under the bonnet.

    As much as id rather a comfortable win, think this is how we'll get most of our wins this year.....compete for 80, and grind like hell.
     
    There was so much bloviating in the fox pre-game about how much better the Broncs are. Even on this forum, many were predicting that our gameplan wouldn't work against the bigger packs like Brisbane and how we'd be taught another lesson like we had in Melbourne. But I think this game proves that our forward pack can stand up to anyone. I really thought our depleted but youthful and energetic pack tonight held our own against the fearsome Brisbane pack and at times outmuscle them. We outran them, both in total rms and pcms, won the possession stakes and for the most part controlled the game down their end. So proud the boys did it without Fish.
     
    KPWarrior said:
    We got a fair rub from the ref I think, other times we would have been screwed over.

    But i believe we were the better team for the most part and deserved the win.

    Well done boys!
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    To be fair, one of the broncs should have gone to the bin in the first 20 minutes for continual interference in their 20. About 28 tackles for us of which 26 were given as penalties or set restarts.
     
    Yes it was an ugly win, like all our previous wins have been. But consider we had no CNK, RTS, DWZ, JFH, Berry. Broncos essentially full strength and considered a premiership contender by most. Should be really proud of that win. This was the toughest 2 week period of our season, so it's great to emerge 4-2-1 and inside the top 4. From here, our draw gets relatively easier, so we should aim to maintain our strong ladder position until the cavalry arrives (rounds 10-11).

    Next 3 games: Knights (H), Cowboys (H), Dragons (A)- no slam dunks but if we can come out of this period 6-3-1 or 7-2-1, we will set us up nicely right before the origin period hits. We have more games during origin this year I think.
     
    I know Metcalf at 7 has caused a lot of debate. I'll worry about any faults for another thread.

    One thing though. Having him around the ball so much means he's more likely to be there in support. He's been there for quite a few tries like the one tonight. The others in support were a bit more traditional than tonights.

    It has been good having his speed there in support to finish off opportunities.
     
    We won that with some brutal defence. If we had some shape in attack we would have put a score on them.
    Leka showed he can play 80 minutes. Likely back to the bench next week but hopefully more minutes. Would like to see the number 12 on his back later this season.
    Clark so far is easily the best buy of the seasons.
    Ford just has such a big motor on him. Love the effort he brings just not some of the execution.
    Have to eat my words about Capewell. He did alright as Centre. Still wouldn't want him there on a dry track though.
     
    I thought the imagery for this game was gold, Walsh OMG face, Luke winner, Capewell running like caveman, Leka’s quiet gesture, CHT killing Reynolds

    Luke’s try was one of the most insane un-butchered I have seen, that wasn’t a great pass to him

    Taine and Kosi combine for a weird try too
     
    The scoreline flatters the Broncos. We dominated them with strong contact and will to win. Leka and Demi are starting quality first graders now they understand how to toil against momentum. Perfect conditions for Taupiki to quite literally be slippery. Can't argue with Luke at 7 he clutches up at the right moments.
     
    We are back in the top 4! This win, along with the tigers win, are the types of games you win if you end up having a successful season. 4-2.

    This game gave the Dolphins game vibes from last year. Seriously undermanned against a top 4 opposition. But through sheer grit and determination, come up with the 2 pts. This is even more impressive given that Brisbane was essentially full strength and are considered a contender. These are the sorts of games that top 8 teams win.

    Despite the GP outcome, no doubt we deserved to win this game. We were the better team over the whole 80 minutes. Props to LM. Could have dropped off after being 1/5 attempts. But he nailed the kick that mattered.

    Also I'm sure that Kosi will get a lot of hate here for that blooper for the Broncos 3rd try. But overall I thought he had a solid game. Hope we just celebrate the win not trying to lay into the guy. He never stopped trying. Another person who gets a lot of shit on here is Marata who I thought had a great game. When he is on target, he is probably our most damaging edge player. Him and Leka outplayed the more fancied Brisbane second row.
     
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