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Message: [QUOTE="Big Pete, post: 2749304, member: 1899"] Brisbane were out-enthused by a line-up that were told all week they couldn't do it. They could and they did. Minus two Origin stars of their own, and more importantly their star fullback James Tedesco, the Tigers played with better shape, more intensity and executed really well. Mitchell Moses' kicking game in particular was a stand-out. His ability to trap the Broncos inside their own twenty set after set took Milford and Hunt out of the game, exposing the inexperience of the side. Six players were missing from the side tonight and in their stead were Greg Eden (3rd NRL game), Jadyn Su'A (Debut), Herman Ese'ese (3rd NRL game), Tevita Pangai Jr (Debut) and Jai Arrow (2nd NRL Game). The only player with considerable experience was Lachlan Maranta, who had only just returned and was playing his second game in as many months. When you consider that Andrew McCullough and Jack Reed both had to come off last week due to injury it's easy to see why the side was unable to play it's best footy. Even so, it was a forgettable night for a lot of players. Their backs were against the wall for the majority of the contest and when they had an opportunity to respond, they failed to do so. In true Broncos fashion, even on an off night, they found a way to make it close and almost steal it at the end. As good as the Maranta try was (wonderful piece of skill from Ben Hunt), I was really impressed with a couple of defensive efforts on the line. There were a few instances where the Tigers should have been up by more, but some last ditch efforts kept Brisbane in the game. Kahu, Wallace and Glenn can hold their heads up in a beaten side. The rookies weren't bad either, they'll take a lot from it. Onwards and upwards. [/QUOTE]

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