Brisbane Broncos thread on how to lose a GI and a Lock and a semi final

Do they have a plausible back up dummy half option? It'll likely just be one of their young halves who gets a spot on the bench as a utility. - Scratch that, post above

Their 4th prop will come down to Dodds, Lowrie or Hala. Either of the first two would suffice. Not sold on Hala.

McCullough's issues extend beyond just his passing, he's a really poor decision maker.

 

Any 2 of Parker & Hanannt/Mcguire/Kennedy have a big enough workrate to justify having a defence orientated middle third player on the field at the same time.

Like I said, it's a side who just can't afford to concede points because there's not that many in them.

 

That'd just allow you to pick another second rower or an outside back on the bench which is just wasted in the modern day game imo.

Picking 2 middle third players on the bench is a must.

 

Well now we're just getting pedantic. Whether Lowrie's at prop or Parker is they're still going to be playing the exact same roles.

And yes I ciricisted Brisbane's prop rotation and depth for not having any variety which is why I think they need to go in the total opposite direction and just dominate field position through strong discipline and excellent defence. I wouldn't be justifying Lowrie for any other reason.

 

Yeh Parker picks up a bit of the slack that's caused by not having a traditional prop on the field, it really doesn't matter what position you call it. They'll both be playing the middle third, we'll just call it the 4th middle third position on the bench then if it puts your mind at ease. Whether Parker's playing at lock or prop he's still going to be playing the same role whilst Lowrie is on the field, i.e taking a lot more yardage carries earlier in the set.

I think Brisbane lack points for a number of reasons, not just because their prop rotation lacks variety.

As for how Lowrie will help the side dominate field position, well for starters by tightening up the defence around the ruck, not allowing teams to get a roll on and keeping the opposition trapped as far down the field as possible. Strong carries aren't the only way to dominate field position if that's what you're suggesting although I find it strange for you to overlook the value of good defence.

 

So you've got no issues with the merit of the selection, we don't disagree on the roles you just have an issue with the fact that I said prop instead of lock despite the fact that both will be defending and attacking in the middle third like Brisbane have always done when Parker plays lock?

Like I said, pedantic.