Well wasn't the game hard to watch? It's never fun watching your team lose, but watching them cop an absolute drubbing is just painful. I thought we were right in it at half-time. The commentators were dribbling on about whoever gets first points after the break would go on to take the game, and for once I was agreeing with them. So you can imagine my delight when we crossed 2 minutes into the second half. Unfortunately that's about the last time I smiled for the remainder of the afternoon.
Two days on now, and I'm still scratching my head a little. We just seemed to give in, and it all started with the Warriors first try in the second half. Ropati was never going to be stopped down the left wing, but instead of at least making a hard conversion for them our players gave up the ghost, McCullough allowed him to run it right around under the sticks. It was a cardinal sin, and this laziness quickly spread to the rest of the team. From there we were sitting ducks.
As Waldo touched upon in his thoughts, we seemed to develop a 'don't care' attitude in that second half. It was always going to be tough when we lost so many players with injuries, but you have to put it at the back of your mind and get on with the game. I highly doubt what Henjak said at half-time was, "Okay sweethearts, just do your best. It's okay if we lose 'cos we don't have any reserves." But this seemed to be the mentality. Let's hope Henjak, Lockyer and crew can get that never-say-die attitude that we know and love the Broncos for instilled in the younger guys’ minds over the next few weeks at training, and we never see a performance like this again...
Speaking of training, I hope we're doing some serious work on our defence. The warning signs have been there, since last season even. There are holes everywhere, and communication is.. lacking to say the very least. 49 missed tackles last game speaks for itself. If we're going to climb back up the ladder, then it needs to start with our defence.
Moving on. There's mixed news on the injury front with Gillet possibly getting back in time for Friday's game. No fractures for Folau, but he will still miss 3 weeks. Kemp's facing a longer stint on the sidelines, broken ribs and a possible punctured lung will see him out for at least 8 weeks.
Quickly wrapping up the rest of the mid-week news, Tim Smith has been released to go and play with Cronulla. To be honest it's where he belongs, with a bunch of knuckle-dragging deadbeats. A good player, but as a supporter, he's just one of the ones you don't want at your club. More importantly, our beloved Alfie has been suspended from the club after being pinched for driving while under the influence of a few post-loss brews. Rookie mistake sure, but is it really worthy of a potential sacking?
Team list tomorrow sports fans so until then, catch.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
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You hate to see it ;)
ReplyDeleteYay, get to see another debut this week.
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It's about time Alfie grew up & took responsibility for his actions. Whilst no longer a player he is an influential person on the coaching staff at the Bronco's. People say that players should not be looked apon as a role model which may be the case but as a coach he is a role model for his players & needs to grow up. He is a husband, father & grandfather & should therefor set an example to his family as well. Deeds done in the past in the name of sport should not diminish his conduct or cause any sympathy in this case. As skills coach I trust the young Bronco's do not follow in his footsteps. :(
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