The Tackle: Blueprint to beating Broncos exposed by simple game plan from rookie Eels coach Jason Ryles

Just when it looked like Michael Maguire’s men had shed an unwanted reputation of having a soft underbelly, Jason Ryles’ Eels exposed them yet again, deploying a clear tactic which highlighted problems at the Broncos. THE TACKLE.

Rookie Parramatta coach Jason Ryles has the blueprint to sinking the Broncos.

If Brisbane’s so-called soft underbelly can be exposed, then Michael Maguire’s men can be rolled.

In recent seasons Brisbane has garnered a reputation for being unwilling to grind out a win.

When the blow torch is applied the star-studded outfit starts looking for short cuts, and the big play, rather than getting in the trenches with their opposition.

Ryles’ game plan to take down Brisbane banked on old habits dying hard – it worked.

Parramatta came with a clear tactic – kick the Broncos into submission.

Mitchell Moses’ kicks, whether on the last or 4th tackle deep into Brisbane territory, came with an enthusiastic kick-chase.

Parramatta’s kicking game not only turned around Brisbane’s forwards but forced them into one-out carries.

An early kick from Mitch Moses catches Jesse Arthars back-tracking

Ryley Smith forces Reece Walsh to retrieve the ball from his in-goal

That limited the Broncos’ ball movement and in turn blunted their attack.

Frustrated, Brisbane pushed passes rather than relying on patience.

But Ryles also had the answer for superstar fullback Reece Walsh.

Walsh failed to contest the kick that led to Sean Russell’s try in the first half.

He then simply refused to take on the Parramatta defence at one-point, simply flopping to the floor for a voluntary tackle.

Dean Hawkins placed a smart kick and forces Reece Walsh to surrender

“I think Parramatta has shown a blueprint of how to attack Reece Walsh on the kick chase,” Cooper Cronk said on Fox League.

“Kick early, isolate him and just get your chasers down there and ready to be physical. Reece Walsh should have taken down on the Parramatta defence.

“But he just surrendered.”

The Eels found the blueprint to beating the Broncos. Picture: Chris Hyde/Getty Images

It was just another indictment of the Broncos’ unwillingness to take on the contest at different stages.

Parramatta’s upset win won the Eels plenty of admirers but put Brisbane’s finals hopes in the balance.

The Broncos need to win at least three more games to lock in a spot in the top eight.

Brisbane should have too much strike for a depleted South Sydney outfit this week, but a Rabbitohs side that won’t simply fold before tough clashes against the Dolphins then Melbourne.

Skipper Adam Reynolds has pledged to reign in Walsh and help his side find the composure and patience it clearly lacks.

Brisbane’s finals hopes are dependent on it.