I'm excited to see how Paix and Dearden perform. Dearden didn't get an opportunity earlier to show what he's capable of and he's far more effective in the halves than in the dummy half. What I like about his game is his positioning. He just knows where to put himself to put some in the defensive line and open up space for his outside receivers.
Last year it didn't translate into any try or line break assists in the short span of time, but the Broncos definitely looked more potent with him out there.
The Broncos consider Paix the long term 9 of the club and while I think he still needs some seasoning, his speed out of dummy half is impressive. I've been a fan of his defensive efforts and I think he can form an effective combination with Dearden moving forward.
I know the media has been calling for Boyd to go to fullback, but I prefer the Milford move. You can always go back to Boyd as a last resort, I'd like to see how Milford goes back there with two proper halves and I think that could be the combination moving into 2021.
I'm happy to see Gamble get an opportunity. He's been plying his trade for years and he's the type of player who won't die wondering. If he can get an early scoot I think it'll do him the world of wonders.
It's going to be interesting to see how the rotation works. I can see Te'o and Hopoate getting more game time on the edges with Ofahengaue and Pangai moving back to the middle. I'd love nothing more to see Big Joe tap into his 2018 form, on his day he's a world class prop. I just think he's getting too caught on in trying to put shots on when his game is all about his motor.
Finally I can't wait to see Kotoni. He's been a huge loss for this team and outside of the Eels game has been right up there with Payne Haas as the Broncos best. Even if he wasn't a Bronco, I'd be happy to cheer him at another club.
