Parramatta leads the NRL on Round 8 after an exciting Golden Point win against the Raiders, while the Panthers assert themselves as competitors.
And all eyes in Brisbane are on Anthony Seibold, whose job is at stake after five losses in less than 18 months in a five-year contract.
Read on for all the important discussion points from Round 7 and the latest news before Round 8.
“I am not convinced that he is safe.”
“There is no property”
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The Brisbane Broncos are in a “devilish, abysmal” condition and head coach Anthony Seibold is under pressure to be released.
This is the brutal assessment by Phil Rothfield, who said that Big sport breakfasOn Monday, he isn’t convinced that Seibold’s job is safe after the Broncos collapse to a fifth consecutive loss.
The Broncos are now giving up 30 points per game after dropping a 30-12 bomb at home against the titans at home, a record worse than the titans’ awkward 2019 line.
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It is a matter of fact that Rothfield called “un-Brisbane-like” until the club became a “bye” or guaranteed victory every time you played against it.
“They are in a devilish, abysmal state. I am not convinced that Anthony Seibold’s work is safe, ”said Rothfield.
“I think this is a playgroup that has lost confidence in the coach.
“This association has lost its heart, this association has lost its soul. It’s just so un-Brisbane-like.
“They have become easybeats. You are almost a bye, it is a gimme when you play it.
“Who would have thought we would say that about this once great club?”
SHOP BENJI
Tiger press conference
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Benji Marshall’s fairytale farewell does not go as planned, from second place in the Dally M ranking to a drop in the reserve and now to a possible change in the off-season.
Marshall was dropped after the Tigers’ disappointing loss to the Titans and hasn’t seen a top-notch campaign since, despite being one of the club’s best players last year.
Now the Sydney Morning Herald reports that Marshall’s manager has made it his job to find a new club for the rest of the season.
There are also no teams desperately looking for a top-notch playmaker.
The herald reports that Matt Desira, Marshalls Manager, had contact with the Cowboys, Storm and Sea Eagles.
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‘YOU GOT MY NUMBER’: LUKE FIRE BACK AT BURGESS
‘Dearden has to play 7’
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Issac Luke hit back his former teammate Sam Burgess after the legend of the south joined a chorus of critics when Brisbane players were seen coming into contact with the titans and laughing after their heavy defeat.
The veteran who signed Luke in particular had a joke with several Titans players, and Broncos fans were dirty and used social media to express their disgust.
“I’ve always played with my heart up my sleeve for years. And I’ll do it until the day I hang up my boots, ”wrote Luke.
“The actions that took place after yesterday’s game were bad for me. I accept that. But that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t hurt to lose. “
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