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Message: [QUOTE="Big Pete, post: 3010975, member: 1899"] Before the game, McGregor outlined his strategy on how he was going to beat the Broncos. The Dragons were going to target the edges and put the halves under serious pressure. I thought it was coy of the coach, but it's fair to say he was able to get his men to back it up. The Dragons made short work of the Broncos down both edges and were seemingly able to break the line open at will, 7 line-breaks in the opening half alone. It was remarkable that the Broncos found themselves in positions to win that contest. For the majority of the game, the Dragons looked to be running away with the contest only for the tide to turn. It was actually remarkable that in the 60th minute, it appeared the Broncos were going to finish well on top, only for Isaako to drop it over the line. That proved a huge turning point in the game, as not long after, Ofahengaue misses a tackle which forces McCullough and Gillett to double up and Lafai to find his front. Dragons win the penalty and within moments they're over the line through Korbin Sims who once again proved himself the streakiest player in the competition. Three penalties, a costly error, but also a few try-saving tackles and a timely try. From there, it seemed like the Dragons were going to go on with it, but then what can only be described as the worst two minutes of Widdop's illustrious career brought Brisbane up with it. Firstly he gives away a dumb penalty while in possession, then his body gives out on him and he not only suffers a serious injury but also happens to hand Brisbane a try. I thought the set-up for the field goal was fine. It was tackle three, if Brisbane took two more hit-ups, they'd be on the Dragons try-line and the Dragons defence would have had a greater opportunity to rush up and put pressure on the kicker. The pass from McCullough wasn't great, but Isaako still struck the ball well from 30m out, it just missed. Once again, I thought it was the Broncos defence that let them down. Norman was always going to get an opportunity to win the game coming off a 7-tackle restart, but that effort on Graham by Gillett and Ofahengaue made sure the Dragons had all the momentum and ensured Norman was going to get all the time in the world to pilot it over. He made the most of it and capped off one of his better performances at Suncorp. [/QUOTE]

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