LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The Brisbane Broncos dominated the Bulldogs with a 42-0 victory, showcasing Michael Maguire's strategic planning against the previously strong Bulldogs defense.
Despite the Bulldogs' recent shutout wins, Maguire found a weakness in Stephen Crichton's positioning after goal-line drop-outs.
Denan Kemp pointed out Crichton's tendency to stay in the middle of the field too long, leaving his team vulnerable on the edges.
In a critical moment with the score already at 28-0, Crichton's positioning left his team exposed as Ben Hunt capitalized on the opportunity.
Hunt recognized the flaw and directed the play towards him on the left edge, exploiting Crichton's absence.
Crichton's decision to stay near the middle to support his teammates backfired as Hunt and the Broncos exploited the gap, further highlighting the effectiveness of Maguire's game plan.
The Broncos' attention to detail and analysis of the Bulldogs' defensive weaknesses played a key role in their victory, showing the importance of thorough preparation in rugby league.