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Message: [QUOTE="Big Pete, post: 2752813, member: 1899"] Nice to be back in the winner's circle. Early on, it was obvious from the body language and application that the losses had a real impact on the psyche of the side. The calls weren't going the Broncos way early, but even then there wasn't the intent that had been there in March in April. It took them awhile to find their rhythm, but once they had repelled the Raiders for a few sets and brought Blair on the field they went to another level. I doubt we'll see Bennett use the same tactic twice, but I wonder if Wallace shouldering the early grunt worked allowed Blair to play with extra impact? Either way the Broncos started to make better contact in the tackles and the Raiders couldn't handle it. Gillett brought an Origin intensity that has been sorely missing and is a secret ingredient that really shouldn't be secret to any Broncos supporter - he's been doing that all night. The Raiders couldn't go with the Broncos and they were like putty, too worried about the outside threats and just allowing the Broncos to roll through them in the middle. I know Boyd scored two tries and did well after that painful looking tackle from Paulo but you may as well give a TA to Roberts who had the defence in two minds on both occasions (albeit he ran a stupid line for Boyd's first try). Unfortunately injuries crept into the game and it seemed like deja vu all over again. Glenn was done for the night, which hurt since he was playing well. But then Kahu went off. I feel sorry for Kahu, whenever he's given the keys to the castle he somehow gets them taken off him in unfair ways. Fingers crossed both he and Reed pull up OK. Hated the first Baptiste try. I've been in Sam's corner of late, I think people had short memories and weren't giving credit where it was due. However, that's a third below par performance from him. Maybe he'll be better after the bye, if the Broncos are to compete for a premiership they need Sam to play like he's a starting rep forward masqerading as a bench player instead of the other way around. There were a couple of anxious moments around this time. The Broncos had plenty of reasons to lose their heads especially after the fluke try to Austin but they showed some composure, particularly in defence and got through it. How interesting was the shot of Wayne inside the last ten minutes? I haven't seen him that anxious since the golden point clash vs the Cowboys, the win must have meant a lot internally. Win is a win, the team looks better with individuals selected in the right roles and as long as the injuries aren't too bad we can look forward to the Round 16 clash v Canterbury. [/QUOTE]

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