You have to lose a GF to win one but salary cap squeeze means Broncos simply don't have the cattle to go all the way
The Broncos should be in the hunt in 2024, yet is the squad of premiership quality?
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Stuart Thomas is a sports writer, freelance journalist and copywriter who made the jump from Roar Guru to Expert in 2017. A former trainee professional golfer, his sporting passions are broad with particular interests in football, AFL and rugby league. His love of sport is only matched by his passion for gardening and self-sustainability. Follow him on Twitter @stuartthomas72, connect with him on Facebook and LinkedIn and see his work at https://www.stuartthomas.com.au
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Spot on. They dug the whole, took the risk, Albon exposed the problem and poor old Logan takes the whack. He should have walked, got on a plane and left. Disgraceful treatment. Williams did not win a point, Sargeant could have done that with ease!
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I’d also argue that Haas is a logical fit and the two guys there are nearing the end of the road.
How to destroy a driver's self-belief: Williams' Melbourne car swap could affect Logan Sargeant's overall confidence
I saw the decision as one of the most ridiculous I’ve seen in all world sport. Vowles claimed “We need to have the driver with the best chance to score points.” I’d argue the guy who slammed the car into the Melbourne walls two years in a row might not be the best guy for the job.
Sargeant should have headed to the airport and left. The damage to his confidence could be severe and he would have been entitled to ask if he has the full support of the team. He could have a real future in the sport, he is unquestionably talented and deserves to be in his car, one he had not destroyed and Albon should have sat out, potentially pondering as to where his career is headed. Build up a young driver, reward their effort and show integrity. Sure, if Albon had won a point and Vowles looks a genius. But at what expense for their second driver?
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Amazingly got better in just a couple of days.
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I’ll work on that. Might be an interesting comparison. I’d guess he would be somewhere in between Hamilton and Verstappen.
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Best day of the year mate. Smokey for the weekend? Oscar. Keen to see how Logan goes, we have nicknamed him the ‘speed merchant’ at our place.
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Nice call. I’d not thought of salt and vinegar and BBQ. Should have.
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I just thought of the Blakes as well. Not really in the same class but an interesting experiment to recall some of the more obscure ones. The Sorensen’s have also just jumped to mind.
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Carnage on the first lap might be the only way either can manage a podium. Oscar in the points looks likely but Ricciardo will need to show more than he has so far this season.
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What a grubby affair on a number of levels. I’m curious as to whether the dismissed allegations can be re-opened with new evidence at hand. Probably not what Red Bull want but the victim deserves full disclosure of the events and a well considered decision.
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She’s unhinged, like her brother and I completely ignore her ‘work’. However, I will hunt for that. You’ve got me interested.
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He’s in the news again and hopefully some comeuppance on the way.
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Pride round is pretty important mate, you know, for us left wing loopies!
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Why doesn’t Pauline Hanson get more involved and demand action?
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I’d love to call that. Can only imagine the support I’ll receive from up north. My first A-League love.
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You had me at Taggart with a brace!
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Can I nominate this for comment of the day?
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Nicely put mate.
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You probably should also be aware of the number of messages and correspondence I have had from many, many people saying it is about time someone looked at this issue from both sides and not just as a football supporter. Not “everyone”, as you suggest, is upset or offended, in fact the number is probably around 50 and most are WSW supporters. I think that says it all.
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Where is your evidence of brutality and excessive force? A few clips do not make an investigation determination. Secondly, you are aware that the headlines of articles are not always constructed by the writers? I have also called out the police for not understanding football folk, being overly enthusiastic and not communicating well with fan groups; have been doing so for near a decade. That does not excuse people becoming violent, the point I am making. Ps, word on the street is that the WSW CEO might have some more pertinent financial issues to deal with in the coming months. Watch this space.
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I can see him at Haas. Plenty of US money will follow him. Claire Williams was awful and Vowles ain’t looking much better thus far.
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