Broncos - Can we beat them?

[Guest]

we won a grand final with cummins as the referee i dont care if darren lockyer referees this game we control our own fate turn and drop the ball and give away dumb penalties and make silly errors the referees become irrelevant but control the ball play to our strength then if we lose the better team won what can ya do but do it all next week

Yo well said you know what I'm sayin

[fletch]

well the official Roosters website just cursed our finals campaign with their latest injury update.

With just three sleeps to go until our first match of the 2017 NRL Finals Series, the Sydney Roosters have received some good news from the Medical Staff ahead of our clash with the Brisbane Broncos at Allianz Stadium.
All 17 members of the first grade squad that took to the field against the Gold Coast Titans last Saturday afternoon escaped with plenty of bumps and bruises, but are all fit to take to the field on Friday night.
Dylan Napa and Aidan Guerra were both rested in Round 26 and will be available for selection in today's Team Announcement.
After sustaining a right groin tear in Round 22 against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, Daniel Tupou is on track to make his long-awaited return on Friday night.
For the first time in 2017, all members of the first grade squad are clear of any serious injury.

Read more at http://www.roosters.com.au/news/2017...yedd72hHQtk.99

[ism22]

Nikorima to replace Boyd @ fullback.

If that's what they end up doing we need to bomb him all night with Fergo and Toups flying through. Let's see if Archer's men are consistent with their recent edict of penalising deliberate blokers.

Boyd will play, it's just one of those silly QLD smokescreens. Skeletor... mate! We're prepared to play a full-strength Brisbane team on your famiourite night of the week... FRIDAY.

Just cut the BS and make sure you're there on Friday night so I can laugh at your ugly face after the game. Bring your bum buddy Darius too... I love seeing him play FB because he's the most over-rated FB in the game!!!

[Spirit of 66]

we won a grand final with cummins as the referee i dont care if darren lockyer referees this game we control our own fate turn and drop the ball and give away dumb penalties and make silly errors the referees become irrelevant but control the ball play to our strength then if we lose the better team won what can ya do but do it all next week

Of course. Handicaps can be overcome. But there is no question that Cummins is a handicap for us. (Oh, and Cummins was the pocket referee in the 2013 GF)

[Jacks Fur Coat]

It's extraordinary to have our full squad all available at this time of year. Means two things:

1. We have a brilliant training and medical team.
2. No excuses!!

[Mickie Lane]

It's extraordinary to have our full squad all available at this time of year. Means two things:

1. We have a brilliant training and medical team.
2. No excuses!!

Spot on
The Roosters at home who are at full strength against a weaken Broncos who are playing away.

[Guest]

Of course. Handicaps can be overcome. But there is no question that Cummins is a handicap for us. (Oh, and Cummins was the pocket referee in the 2013 GF)

call him whatever you want he refereed that night we won the game and the penalty count no excuses

[rented tracksuit]

Boyd will play, it's just one of those silly QLD smokescreens. Skeletor... mate! We're prepared to play a full-strength Brisbane team on your famiourite night of the week... FRIDAY.

Just cut the BS and make sure you're there on Friday night so I can laugh at your ugly face after the game. Bring your bum buddy Darius too... I love seeing him play FB because he's the most over-rated FB in the game!!!

I agree. I'm pretty sure we will see Boyd out there which will make it all the more sweeter when we win.

[BallyChook]

call him whatever you want he refereed that night we won the game and the penalty count no excuses

I also recall a dodgy penalty try which put Manly in front. I further recall us having to overcome the mother of all penalty counts in the 4 nil win over Manly in the first finals match - 12 to 5 count against with Cummins leading the charge. I expect Cummins was quite shocked to actually see us make it to the GF.

We were an amazing team in 2013. Overcame a massive negative penalty differential for the season to win the comp. Did it the hard way, which makes it sweeter I suppose.

[chopstiks]

Broncos unpredictability is a worry versus our predictability, but they do tend to switch off or struggle to find a rhythm if they're thrown off early, so we just need to do what we do - knowing we can prevail in tight games under the pump - as long as nobody starts to panic or brain snap. Basic stuff, but Robbo talking about our clear-thinkers and them not doing it, in Saturday's post match, makes it very significant in my opinion.

[BallyChook]

Shutting down Milford is the key. Give him no time or space but at the same time no-one must rush up out of the line at him.

I'm hoping the Broncos will be vulnerable defensively. Run at their little men and Marshall. With Boyd out they might be a bit directionless at the back. As much as i despise Boyd he does a lot of organising from the back.

Lastly, we need to be patient in attack and maybe try and mix things up a bit when attacking their line. I think we become too predictable when just hoisting the ball in the air, although if Nikorima is full back it might be worthwhile bombing more to the centre of the field than to the wings. Also if Mead plays we invariably gift him a try - they need to keep a close eye on him.

[roosterproud]

watching the derro boyd interview about being injured is crap. he looks like a cheshire cat when he talks. smerking the whole time. derro will play. like he did it after he tore it ...lol

[Danish]

The broncos are very beatable, as are most every team in the comp besides the storm - including us.

I see us beating the broncs, and tbh would bet on us against whoever we end up facing in the prelim too.

its the GF against the storm and Cooper Cronk's fairytale that is the worry

[The Lip]

Boyd won't play - they would be crazy to risk him for the knock out finals in this one which is a bit of a free hit.

I agree Danish they are beatable - I think the bookies have it right - I expect we win this one.

[roosterchook]

I'm very proud of the boys but I don't believe our form is good enough to go any further. Also, the refs are always looking to deny our tries, penalise us and sin bin our players. We can't beat both Brisbane and the refs and bunker.