Good luck to him. Hope he rips it up.

Looking forward to see how he goes this morning.
Could be an NRL rebaptism of fire against the Roosters, who can score points for fun.
Brisbane are in a black abyss at the momemt though so if he can stand-up and put in a half decent performance he'll give himself an opportunity to retain the jersey............. Won't be easy mind.

Kevvie Walters, Brisbane coach saying his weight is the lightest it's been for 3 years.
*First touch in the NRL for 2505 days is a kick out on the full.


** His second bomb-attempt he got mullered by Victor Radley.

Not able to watch it but sounds like he's going well.

Done well.
Step off his left and kick into the in-goal for a try that we've seen many times.
Generally defended well and just kicked a 40-20.
He'll get a shirt next week million percent.
Big underdogs even against an injury ravaged Roosters but Broncos gonna bag the deux points.

Kelly MoM.
David Mead 2 tries on his NRL return.
Victor Radley on-report 4 times in a game for head-high contact

These new high shot rules in the NRL could leave some of the big hitters ready for a shot at SL. Radley, Napa, JWH all hit too hard and fast. Come on Brett pick up the phone.



Glad Kelly has gone well. He looks in good shape as well.

It was mental viewing alright.


Mead got another one for a returning hat-trick thst I missed amongst the madness.
I'd deffo take Radley and Napa if we are off into fantasy land.


If not, any of Haas, Lodge or Pangi junior pretty please.

Kelly is diferebt class still. One of best players in SL history.....
Looks like plenty in tank too...!

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... 4de2914138

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... 4de2914138

Made my morning !!!!
Signed up for Watchnrl - brilliant product, only drawback is it makes it really hard to watch Super League.

Albo done REALLY good - tough as nails, really hope he tears it up, I have Broncos loyalties so particularly enjoyed this morning.

Victor the Inflictor lost the plot, he will also miss Origin & a few games to boot.

Great stuff. I miss him.

The problem is it's all time consuming.


I was awake this morning at 4-30am to watch the 3 live games back to back to back.
Finished just in time for me to get a Lucky 15 on and an afternoon watching the racing, followed currently by Cats v Saints followed by the 3rd round of the PGA and then Ive purchased the Josh Taylor lightweight unification fight (Fite TV) with the card starting at 1am Sunday morning. Ring walk for Josh fight predicted at 4am and if he can do the business in time I'll be ready for Rabbitohs v Panthers at 5am followed by Eels v Eagles at 7am.



Works out at around the 28 hour mark of continuous live viewing



Grab a bit of kip after that marathon to get psyched for our late teatime game. COYH.

I'm still baffled why Mrs Wizeb went in search of greener pastures.


At least she was safe in the knowledge I was down the pub when I wasn't watching sport.

No point your family buying you trainers and training gear

Do you think I go to the pub naked?

That's what is called binge watching- great stuff. Will be going to the Panthers game and expecting a really tough afternoon. Don't tell anybody but I wouldn't be too worried if we lost this one

On Albert his coach interviewed pre game said that he had been really impressed with his performance in Queensland Cup games and was ready for the big stage again. He said he was at his lowest weight for over 3 years.
This much trimmer Albert certainly did the job for him.

Looks a pleasant afternoon in Dubbo Fred, hope you're enjoying.
Doesn't look like the Panthers have many worries early doors. They are looking a juggernaut.
Could they go the season unbeaten?



He did a good job for Walters and his furrowed brow.

Looking forward to see how Albert gets on shortly in his second game back.
Leading the Broncos out in NRL indigenous week.
Only got the Storm in opposition.
Should be a breeze.

His first 3 touches were AWFUL. He looked bewildered on that first hit. Poor fella.
Actually, he looks like he did at FC at the end. If you watch him in the CC final for FC, he was AMAZING and such a joy to watch.
Once again I am convinced that the horrific concussion he got in 2019-20, I think it was, has seriously affected him.

Still a class above esp in Super league

Will take him time he's played best 2 teams in the comp

That said though the NRL is Weakest it's been for decades imo players like Thurston, Slater, inglis, cronk, Smith etc all retiring at the same time

You only have to look at the origin sides very weak compared to 10 years ago

Albert about to play game number 3 for the Broncos.
Very decent first game, poor in the second, think he'll have to do better this morning or Walters will sideline him again and think he'll find it very hard to get another opportunity.

Don't think it was all his fault in the second game. Their pack was second best, even Haas was off his game.

They are very strong in some positions but unusual for Australia they seem weak in several positions, centre and both middles and edge forwards, once you take out a couple of the headline acts. Look at how many fullbacks have to fill in at centre for example

Good watch this.
Albert has put all 3 Broncos tries on a plate for his side.
Dufty is rapid.

Complete nonsense, some of the best rugby I’ve seen, last couple of seasons, I remember when people used to say sl was more entertaining and the nrl was 5 drives and kick, in an era of all those players you mentioned, the skill level in the nrl as never been better

Love dufty, absolute class, and will never get near an Aussie appearance