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Message: [QUOTE="Russell Coight, post: 2764393, member: 9152"] [COLOR=#232323][FONT=&amp]DARIUS Boyd has bucked the trend of the Broncos denying there is a crisis at Red Hill, revealing Brisbane are battling to the find the hunger needed for premiership glory. [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#232323][FONT=&amp]The Broncos slumped to their seventh loss in nine games against the lowly Roosters in Sydney on Thursday night. [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#232323][FONT=&amp]The 32-16 defeat wasn’t as bad as the trainwreck loss to Penrith last week, however it was against a side that is higher on the ladder than just one team — the one-win Newcastle Knights. [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#232323][FONT=&amp]Brisbane are unlikely to drop below sixth on the ladder this round, however they could be five points outside the crucial top four if Canberra beats South Sydney tomorrow. [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#232323][FONT=&amp]Captain Corey Parker denied the Broncos lacked energy when they trailed Penrith 18-0 and coach Wayne Bennett said the same after the Roosters loss.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#232323][FONT=&amp]Boyd offered a frank assessment of Brisbane’s struggles, admitting the Broncos needed an attitude adjustment if they were to be any threat in the finals. [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#232323][FONT=&amp]“It’s definitely attitude. That’s all it is really,” he said. [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#232323][FONT=&amp]“You look at the teams playing well and teams that aren’t. Whether you’ve got a good roster or not, if you turn up to play anyone can win on their day. [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#232323][FONT=&amp]“It’s a lot about the mental side these days. The competition is so tight. [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#232323][FONT=&amp]“It’s definitely something (to do) with that, especially our defence at the moment. [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#232323][FONT=&amp]“As a whole our effort to support each other, run hard, tackle hard and be enthusiastic is there in patches but not for the whole game. [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#232323][FONT=&amp]“We’ve got to play well before we can think about the ladder and where we finish. If we don’t turn it around then we won’t even worry about the finals.” [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#232323][FONT=&amp]Bennett highlighted Brisbane’s injury and suspension woes as the major reason for their dip in form. [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#232323][FONT=&amp]The Broncos will welcome back Origin stars Sam Thaiday and Josh McGuire from suspension for next Thursday’s trip to face the Dragons while Matt Gillett (shoulder) should also be fit. [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#232323][FONT=&amp]Jordan Kahu (pectoral) and Kodi Nikorima (shoulder) are also nearing return but Boyd said the Broncos couldn’t blame a lack of quality players for their performances. [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#232323][FONT=&amp]“It’s definitely bigger than that,” he said. [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#232323][FONT=&amp]“We’ve done it in the past when we’ve had players out and still got the job done. [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#232323][FONT=&amp]“For whatever reason our effort and energy is not where it used to be.[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#232323][FONT=&amp]“It comes down to the 17 (players) we’ve got on the field. At the end of the day if we want it, we can do it.[/FONT][/COLOR][COLOR=#232323][FONT=&amp]“For whatever reason we just don’t seem to have it there. [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#232323][FONT=&amp]“Injuries and everything else like wingers going off early (Lachlan Maranta concussed) in a game compounds it. [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#232323][FONT=&amp]“We are struggling a little bit. Missing those guys definitely matters but in saying that, we need to be better for sure.” [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#232323][FONT=&amp]Even Cowboys coach Paul Green has been stunned by Brisbane’s downward spiral after the Broncos won seven of their opening eight games. [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#232323][FONT=&amp]Green last year architected North Queensland’s stunning grand final defeat of the Broncos and backed Brisbane to bounce back before the finals begin in five weeks. [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#232323][FONT=&amp]“It has shocked me,” Green said. [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#232323][FONT=&amp]“Well I don’t know if shocked is the word, but they are down on confidence. [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#232323][FONT=&amp]“They just have to scrap a win out and they will get some confidence eventually. [/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=#232323][FONT=&amp]“They are full of good players so it’s only a matter of time before they find their groove again.”[/FONT][/COLOR] [/QUOTE]

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