Broncos Roster, Signings and Rumours Discussion 2021

[Unbreakable]

 

[Alec]

So according to that article, the Broncos are willing to pay more for a hyped forward who has played 0 games than a hyped fullback who has played 0 games. Supposed $400K a year for another rookie forward just keeps shifting the balance in the wrong direction.

 

[FaithinHook]

1.2mill over 3 years. Let's hope he delivers and is not just another over-hyped kid like the rest of them we have on our books. Cozza says will likely replace Alex Glenn next season. Can't argue with that I spose.

 

[Sproj]

Is the same 24 hours as after the Bulldogs game 3 weeks ago? The same as Staggs being announced within the next 7 days 30 days ago?

 

[Fitzy]

So according to that article, the Broncos are willing to pay more for a hyped forward who has played 0 games than a hyped fullback who has played 0 games. Supposed $400K a year for another rookie forward just keeps shifting the balance in the wrong direction.

No it’s obvious that he got what Walsh didn’t

 

[Kimlo]

Is the same 24 hours as after the Bulldogs game 3 weeks ago? The same as Staggs being announced within the next 7 days 30 days ago?

No this is the Seibold 48 hours names to drop timeframe.

 

[Fitzy]

So according to that article, the Broncos are willing to pay more for a hyped forward who has played 0 games than a hyped fullback who has played 0 games. Supposed $400K a year for another rookie forward just keeps shifting the balance in the wrong direction.

It’s not that bad that we kept him for 400k for 3 years... if he is shit he is very easily subsidised

 

[Bongo]

Tend to agree. I think everyone at the top knows this and were hoping Kev would take the fall, eventually.

I think Kevvie has done a good job so far. He has no chance to fix the roster and has moved on guys that needed to be moved on to resolve the roster situation which will long term be seem as good moves. I think he has had a positive impact on the group and their performance has improved, particularly effort. Until he can move on our spine and find suitable replacements there is not much he can do as this is our biggest problem. There are not a huge amount of options other than the top teams in the NRL. I just want to see improved defensive line speed and attacking structures that will both be better without Milford. Kevvie gave him some time to prove himself this year which was the best approach given what his best looks like. However, he failed and Kevvie he made the call to drop him. His defense has been horrible and his attack just as bad. Hunt will improve this massively. Hoping Oates comes back after similar treatment of a prolonged period in reserve grade which should have happened last year. I see kevvie is making tough calls and doing the best in the circumstances at the right pace.

 

[Galah]

If it’s true I’m glad we’ve kept him but sure would like a spine player signed..

 

[Bongo]

It’s not that bad that we kept him for 400k for 3 years... if he is shit he is very easily subsidised

Agree. The problem is the Lodge like deals we need to get off the books.

 

[Wolfie]

If we are paying Piakura $400k a year i'd be expecting to see him playing NRL this year and soon. Thats a ridiculous amount of money to pay somebody who hasnt even proved he is a top player in ISC yet.

 

[Waynesaurus]

Agree. The problem is the Lodge like deals we need to get off the books.

and Flegler, he feels all too much like a another Joe O to me.

 

[I bleed Maroon]

If I were Kev I would be putting Piakura on the bench right now and testing his capability in first grade, because if he kicks on, that strengthens the position of Riki and TPJ as starting 2nd rowers to push Glenn out of this side. **** his experience, it isn't worth shit to this side even as captain. He's a cooked goose. I'd rather see him out of the side sooner rather than later. His shamelessness in front of the journos last week when he took shots at underperformers despite being one himself was the last straw for me.

 

[Sproj]

If I were Kev I would be putting Piakura on the bench right now and testing his capability in first grade, because if he kicks on, that strengthens the position of Riki and TPJ as starting 2nd rowers to push Glenn out of this side. **** his experience, it isn't worth shit to this side even as captain. He's a cooked goose. I'd rather see him out of the side sooner rather than later. His shamelessness in front of the journos last week when he took shots at underperformers despite being one himself was the last straw for me.

Put him instead of who?

 

[I bleed Maroon]

Put him instead of who?

Why can't he take Te'os spot?

 

[Sproj]

Why can't he take Te'os spot?

Riki effectively has since he was demoted to the bench (rightly too in my opinion)

 

[I bleed Maroon]

Riki effectively has since he was demoted to the bench (rightly too in my opinion)

In that case Flegler

 

[pagey]

Why can't he take Te'os spot?

Think bullemor deserves it more , let piakura get time in cup. He's got plenty of games to get some time this year.