Since the early 90's, there has been a name thrown around for the Broncos around Origin time. Most years the sides have contained a number of Broncos, as few as 3 and as many as 13, which leaves the team severely depleted for the club game that follows it. The name Baby Broncos was given to the team who usually contains a number of rookies and is missing key players. The Baby Broncos unfortunately have an awful record of 1-5 over since 2008 - prior to 2008 we had marginally better success.
This weekends match is another Baby Broncos affair - we are missing potentially 6 (5 Aussies, 1 Kiwi with Beale an outside shot at the side) players for the Test this weekend and are facing a red-hot Storm side who is also parting with 3 players, although those players are the spine of Melbourne - Slater, Smith and Cronk. This shapes up to be an interesting match, I don't hesitate in saying that if the three from Mexico back up we're going to be in for a long night. I'm a bit devastated that I won't be able to watch it as I'm overseas at the moment, I might get lucky enough to catch the Test.
Speaking of which, Tests against New "Zulland" are no longer a stroll in the park. The reigning World Cup champions still play like they are the underdogs and in all honesty, albeit incorrectly as far as I'm concerned. The Kiwi's are a force in the Rugby League world and while that's a bitter pill for many Aussies to swallow, it's the truth. I'm predicting a tight game with the Aussies coming out on top, my pride for this country will always sway my opinion. Bias aside, we are stronger across the park and provided we snuff out the firecracker that is Benji Marshall, we should bring this home.
Tesh will be doing a review of the Melbourne game so tune back in for that on the weekend!
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