Broncos lose valuables but could still win it
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By Ashleighsaunders, 12 Mar 2010 Ashleighsaunders is a Roar Rookie
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The Brisbane Broncos have been hit hard after losing many valuable players since 2009, and will have to be forced to begin the 2010 season with an unbalanced lineup.
The loss of Karmichael Hunt to AFL was a shock and Hunt will be missed dearly by all, including Peter Wallace and Darren Lockyear.
Hunt offered an extra option and was a quick young talent well deserved of the title “youngest player in history to have played 100 first grade games.”
As well as Hunt the Broncos have also had to cope with the unexpected exit of their talented centre and fullback Justin Hodges.
Hodges was expected to help fill the gap of Hunt but after an unfortunate pre-season he ruptured his achilles heel, it could be months before he takes the field again.
With both of these players out, coach Ivan Henjak assures fans and NRL critics that the Brisbane Broncos will not display the effects of their loss come this Friday night. Henjak’s young pack have alot to prove but could prove to be a force to be reconciled with.
If Henjak’s faith in debutant Corey Norman is anything to go by, the Brisbane Broncos can be confident at gaining a place in the top eight and a well deserved chance at the premiership in 2010.
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adrien2166 said | March 12th 2010 @ 9:43am | Report comment
yes i think the broncos have some young talents future stars of the game, they just need to play to show everyone how good they are, let’s no forget the broncos have produced some of the greatest RL players.
M1tch said | March 12th 2010 @ 10:11am | Report comment
Norman in toyota cup last year was outstanding..they lost a superstar but here is another in the making
tfield said | March 12th 2010 @ 1:43pm | Report comment
This ones for Ashley…….Broncos need all the help they can get this year, with Hodges out and a depleted back they’ll struggle to make the 8. BTW I’M a Manly fan….go the Eagles!!!
BeNNo said | March 13th 2010 @ 6:11pm | Report comment
Hogdes is living up to his Nickname again in 2010, ( THE TAMPON), in for 1 Week out for 3) great talent just to soft for League.