Five things we learned from the Broncos 17-4 win over Parramatta
A NEW backline star throws up a positional dilemma for Wayne Bennett - here’s five things we learned from the Broncos 17-4 win over the Eels.
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AN unexpected backline dilemma for Wayne Bennett, a strong return from injury and a possible ascension for one of the Broncos most important players.
Brisbane ground out an efficent 17-4 win over Parramatta in the season opener and here’s five things we learned from the first match of the season.
McCullough looks sharp
Andrew McCullough will become the ultimate hooker if he can improve his kicking game. McCullough kicked a cracking 40-20 early in the game and those plays bring a whole new dimension from dummy-half.
Where will Oates go?
Wayne Bennett has a big decision to make on the future of Corey Oates. Does he keep him on the wing or eventually move him into the back row? Oates is a damaging ball-runner and could be lethal closer to the action.
Big Show rolls on
Josh McGuire vindicated Bennett’s decision to start him ahead of veteran Sam Thaiday. McGuire ran for 136m in his first stint, eight months after rupturing his achilles, and looked as strong as ever.
VICTORY: How Brisbane got the job done
TIMELESS: Why Bennett will live forever
Blair leads the way
Broncos prop Adam Blair’s offloading ability brings so much to Brisbane’s attack. Blair isn’t a compulsive offloader but he chooses the perfect times to produce second-phase play while bringing a hard edge to the forward pack.
Englishman returns?
Could Jack Reed be rushed back into the NRL next Friday against the Warriors at Suncorp Stadium? Bennett said Reed was two weeks away from making his return from a shoulder reconstruction but Jordan Kahu’s injury has left them short of options, although Alex Glenn is a handy fill-in.
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