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  1. Blockade

    Round 4: Battle for Brisbane vs Broncos

    Plenty of opportunities in the Bronco's red zone, but just couldn't take full advantage. Their attack is impotent atm, but that can be fixed. We have all seen how lethal they can be when it comes to scoring points. It's up to the coaching staff to sort it out. A victory is right around the...
  2. Blockade

    Round 4: Battle for Brisbane vs Broncos

    A big game tonight for obvious reasons. A cross town rivalry in a match where the home team are in desperate need of a win. It will be played in very wet conditions adding further intrigue. The Broncos are nothing special. I'm still trying to work out if they are any better than last year...
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    Recruitment and retention

    I have to laugh when fans state that DCE could make more money in England. A million dollar contract would take up almost a quarter of the cap. The ESL is struggling terribly and is in danger of folding.
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    Round 4: Battle for Brisbane vs Broncos

    It's not a curse, it's more like a "factor". No doubt, they are missing the Bennett factor. He's not the GOAT for nothing. It was always going to be an issue with an average roster with his departure. Woolf could be successful in the long run but he has to get there first. If they seriously...
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    Round 4: Battle for Brisbane vs Broncos

    No. I meant to say that I agree with dropping Averillo, but Donoghoe isn't a suitable FB. Which means that Hammer stays put as does Averillo. There are no other options.
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    Round 4: Battle for Brisbane vs Broncos

    Definitely agree with you re: Averillo but Donoghoe isn't a suitable replacement at FB. I would have Plath starting at lock and drop Gilbert to the bench. Not a good look having your skipper riding the pine but he has been dreadful. Dummy half is also an issue. JMK looks lost out there and...
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    Round 3 Dolphins vs Wests Tigers, Sat March 22nd @ Kayo Stadium

    When will it come? They need to win at least 12 of 21 just to possibly sneak out a playoff spot. How the hell are they going to manage that? Their next 5 opponents are Bris, Pen, GC, Melb and Canberra. Where do you see a definite win in that bunch? If they start 0-8 (or even 1-7), Dolphin...
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    Round 3 Dolphins vs Wests Tigers, Sat March 22nd @ Kayo Stadium

    The real issue is that he is not playing anywhere near first grade standard. I'm aware that it will take a while to get back in the groove after a long layoff but he looks terrible atm. Giving him the captaincy was a bad move. I'm not sure if this current coach is going to work out. I realise...
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    Round 3 Dolphins vs Wests Tigers, Sat March 22nd @ Kayo Stadium

    Definitely a bottom 4 side here. WB was able to get an extra 30% out of a weak roster. Woolf doesn't possess that magic or aura. It's going to be a very disappointing season.
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    Round 3 Dolphins vs Wests Tigers, Sat March 22nd @ Kayo Stadium

    First home game of the year and hopefully that will be advantageous. Wests have seemingly improved a touch but will not threaten for a playoff spot. The Dolphins will be in the same predicament if they falter once again tonight. Dolphins by 8 FTS- Saifiti MOTM- Gilbert.
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    Round 3 Dolphins vs Wests Tigers, Sat March 22nd @ Kayo Stadium

    I'd rather have 70 members, most of whom have excellent RL knowledge rather than the crap dished up on the Dolphin pages on fb and Insta. If I see one more reaction from a Tuesday team list such as "Where's Fuller"?, "Where's Flegler"?, "How come Val can't get a game"?, "Phins Up", I'll...
  12. Blockade

    Round 3 Dolphins vs Wests Tigers, Sat March 22nd @ Kayo Stadium

    Woolf doesn't have a lot of options re: changes. The depth is very poor which is commonplace for a third year club. Hopefully, Finefeuiaki and Bostock prove their fitness. They really need to open their account this weekend. An 0-3 start will prove fatal.
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    Round 2: Dolphins vs Newcastle

    There isn't a coach alive who would mix up his spine like this just two games into the season. These guys have been training for months in these positions. Mass changes would do more harm than good. The halves are fine. They just need a competent forward pack to win at least one battle for...
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    Round 2: Dolphins vs Newcastle

    So....what's your numbers and player performances for tonight then? Most of the members on here make their three predictions and then we compare notes later on.
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    Round 2: Dolphins vs Newcastle

    The boys struggled against Newcastle last year in two matches that they were heavily favoured to win. The latter had a playoff spot as a reward. The Knights game plan consisted of field position in an attempt to negate the Dolphin's strike weapons. It worked perfectly which deeply frustrated the...
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    Round 1 vs South Sydney.

    Nope. They are all full. You need to check it out one day. I think the last top 30 spot was filled by Mike Waqa. It's all irrelevant, anyways. If there was a spot vacant, they wouldn't fill it with a 19 yo winger.
  17. Blockade

    Round 1 vs South Sydney.

    They are full in all regards, though.
  18. Blockade

    Round 1 vs South Sydney.

    He's not in the Top 30 and is unavailable for selection without the NRL's permission. But why would they? He's 19 yo and is still an unknown quantity. He scored a couple tries against a reserve grade quality NQ but he isn't ready for the top grade and may never be.
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    Round 1 vs South Sydney.

    Isaako notched up 176 m and had a blinder. Tesi Nui used to accumulate a lot of metreage and struggled for the most part. Tupou was awful. He has bulked up in the off season and now has the pace of Edrick Lee. Bostock was terribly missed last night. The less we see of Junior will be a giant...
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    Injury and suspension updates

    A very slim one, to be sure. They are unlikely to risk him this year unless his recovery qualifies in the miraculous category.
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