Broncos Roster, Signings and Rumours Discussion 2022

[Wolfie]

Well @Wolfie is newly into the plus 15k post club, so is now one of those that are responsible for the failings of our club by recommending youth don't you know?

I dont often reccomend younger players. He's in a select group.

 

[Alec]

Pryce, now that name is a blast from the past. I remember Leon playing about a decade and a half ago, I remember thinking it was a shame he never came over to play NRL, he was compared to Greg Inglis at the time.

 

[Wolfie]

Pryce, now that name is a blast from the past. I remember Leon playing about a decade and a half ago, I remember thinking it was a shame he never came over to play NRL, he was compared to Greg Inglis at the time.

Yep, thats his Dad. He played most of his footy in the halves.

 

[Emanon]

I don’t like highlights they show what everyone does well. Not hard for a quick 18 year old with a step to have a good highlight package in the super league. What I’d rather see is where he would actually contribute to this side, specifically defensively and structurally. Cause I can guarantee you he isn’t better than Mam so why waste our time getting in a bidding war for a shiny new toy that isn’t even that good in the super league from what I have read in comment sections snd around. I don’t want shiny toys I want reliable players who contribute at a high level on a weekly and try/work their ass off. So for mine it seems like a premature and unnecessary signing that would do shit all for us.

I see Pryce as a Fullback more than a 5/8th coming in. He can play within a structure as well. Which is where the Boyd comparison came from, I just worded it very badly. Working with Boyd like Niu was could make him highly effective at NRL level in my opinion. On potential alone though, I'd say he's more likely to win a game himself than Walters, Niu or Gamble if it came down to that.

I think he will end up in the NRL at some point anyway. I'd at least ask him if he's willing to come over here. If he says no it's pretty much the end of it there. I just hope he doesn't go to Melbourne if he does come over.

Structure is probably part of the reason Kevie may be reluctant to play Cobbo or Farnworth at Fullback as it currently is. If the thinking is a fullback is also a small forward taking quick hit ups and quick play the balls, it may explain it. They could just counter that with Pereria or Hoeter on the wing if Martin fluffs it up, but they haven't thought of it yet.

As for Mam, if James is no longer there, he may struggle as he adapts. It's one of those things that happens. Walker is still adapting at South's to Reynolds' departure, and he's a seasoned NRL veteran.

 

[Fitzy]

I see Pryce as a Fullback more than a 5/8th coming in. He can play within a structure as well. Which is where the Boyd comparison came from, I just worded it very badly. Working with Boyd like Niu was could make him highly effective at NRL level in my opinion. On potential alone though, I'd say he's more likely to win a game himself than Walters, Niu or Gamble if it came down to that.

I think he will end up in the NRL at some point anyway. I'd at least ask him if he's willing to come over here. If he says no it's pretty much the end of it there. I just hope he doesn't go to Melbourne if he does come over.

Structure is probably part of the reason Kevie may be reluctant to play Cobbo or Farnworth at Fullback as it currently is. If the thinking is a fullback is also a small forward taking quick hit ups and quick play the balls, it may explain it. They could just counter that with Pereria or Hoeter on the wing if Martin fluffs it up, but they haven't thought of it yet.

As for Mam, if James is no longer there, he may struggle as he adapts. It's one of those things that happens. Walker is still adapting at South's to Reynolds' departure, and he's a seasoned NRL veteran.

Without a doubt he has a future in the NRL not arguing with you there. But he is a long term project and one that isn’t anywhere near as promising as Mam and Cobbo who will both have the 6 and 1 jerseys next year. I was against it before because his defence isn’t up to scratch but I don’t think the Magoies is a good environment for Mam to develop anymore considering he is the man relied upon in the spine. As such I would probably look to start transitioning him into the NRL. May be hard to fathom considering we have been fairly premature with almost every other spine player. But Mam just isn’t in an environment where he can thrive and I don’t think we can pry him out of South’s in the coming years and it is definitely not facilitatable this year. As for Will Pryce his only way into this team would be fullback imo and really I think whether Cobbo is ready or not he will be the Fullback for quite some time in a matter of weeks if not this week so no point really.

 

[Emanon]

Without a doubt he has a future in the NRL not arguing with you there. But he is a long term project and one that isn’t anywhere near as promising as Mam and Cobbo who will both have the 6 and 1 jerseys next year. I was against it before because his defence isn’t up to scratch but I don’t think the Magoies is a good environment for Mam to develop anymore considering he is the man relied upon in the spine. As such I would probably look to start transitioning him into the NRL. May be hard to fathom considering we have been fairly premature with almost every other spine player. But Mam just isn’t in an environment where he can thrive and I don’t think we can pry him out of South’s in the coming years and it is definitely not facilitatable this year. As for Will Pryce his only way into this team would be fullback imo and really I think whether Cobbo is ready or not he will be the Fullback for quite some time in a matter of weeks if not this week so no point really.

I agree with a lot of what you said. I think a lot is also hinging on what Farnworth does. If he leaves, Cobbo and Staggs as a centre pairing would be hard for them to pass up. Especially if they gave them both the ball in open space more.

Totally agree on Mam as well. If he's the long term option, he should be in the NRL side already. There's to much of a drop off these days between NRL and Q-Cup. He may add some spark at dummy half off the bench. But I'd rather see Mam at 6 with Walters at 14 as a cover for 6 (if needed) as well as dummy half duties.

 

[McHunt]

Broncos don't need no fancy new players:

 

[McHunt]

I agree with a lot of what you said. I think a lot is also hinging on what Farnworth does. If he leaves, Cobbo and Staggs as a centre pairing would be hard for them to pass up. Especially if they gave them both the ball in open space more.

Totally agree on Mam as well. If he's the long term option, he should be in the NRL side already. There's to much of a drop off these days between NRL and Q-Cup. He may add some spark at dummy half off the bench. But I'd rather see Mam at 6 with Walters at 14 as a cover for 6 (if needed) as well as dummy half duties.

The transition of Billy Walters out of the starting side might need to coincide with a "you or him" conversation with Kevvie.

 

[Johnny92]

Broncos don't need no fancy new players:

Dobbo also was saying this morning Dolphins want Walsh not Ponga.
But could be old Wayne spinning a story to Dobbo.
Walsh at the Broncos isn't counted as a new player though neither is Purcell.
Sure hope their publically saying this and behind closed doors they have something in the works

 

[McHunt]

Dobbo also was saying this morning Dolphins want Walsh not Ponga.
But could be old Wayne spinning a story to Dobbo.
Walsh at the Broncos isn't counted as a new player though neither is Purcell.
Sure hope their publically saying this and behind closed doors they have something in the works

Dobbo's big tip about three months ago was that Ponga would definitely be going to the Dolphins. He's been getting his chain yanked badly lately.

That said, they might struggle to squeeze Ponga and Munster under the cap. Ponga would make a prettier face for the club if he had to choose one. He could play in the halves as well. Signing both Munster and Walsh would make the Dolphins look like the cocaine club. Is that the direction Wayne wants to head?

Over on our side of the fence, I wonder about the relationship between Walsh and the Broncos. I know he has some good mates in the team - Haas and Carrigan, for example - but realistically could they all swallow their pride, kiss and make up? I have no idea.

If Walsh were to come back, where would that leave Selwyn? Maybe he would take Herbie's centre when he leaves. And if that were to happen, where would that leave Deine, Delouise and Brenko?

The Broncos are implying they're going to retain Cobbo and Farnworth. What's their track record in doing what they say?

 

[Sproj]

Dobbo's big tip about three months ago was that Ponga would definitely be going to the Dolphins. He's been getting his chain yanked badly lately.

That said, they might struggle to squeeze Ponga and Munster under the cap. Ponga would make a prettier face for the club if he had to choose one. He could play in the halves as well. Signing both Munster and Walsh would make the Dolphins look like the cocaine club. Is that the direction Wayne wants to head?

Over on our side of the fence, I wonder about the relationship between Walsh and the Broncos. I know he has some good mates in the team - Haas and Carrigan, for example - but realistically could they all swallow their pride, kiss and make up? I have no idea.

If Walsh were to come back, where would that leave Selwyn? Maybe he would take Herbie's wing when he leaves. And if that were to happen, where would that leave Deine, Delouise and Brenko?

The Broncos are implying they're going to retain Cobbo and Farnworth. What's their track record in doing what they say?

If we miss out on Walsh, long term, I'd love to see:

1. Cobbo
2.
3. Staggs
4. Mariner
5. Farnworth

But we do also have Grey coming through and who knows whether he ends up a 6 or 1. Who knows, how it all works out with both Cobbo and Mariner being centres in their respective eyes and Staggs already there and doing an amazing job. Maybe Staggs moves into the backrow.

 

[BRC088]

Broncos don't need no fancy new players:

So, in other words, they are going hard for Ponga then...

 

[I bleed Maroon]

So, in other words, they are going hard for Ponga then...

Not Ponga.

 

[pennywisealfie]

sick of us trying to develop players. Either they turn out shit or they leave. Just buy established blokes and stop developing.

 

[McHunt]

If we miss out on Walsh, long term, I'd love to see:

1. Cobbo
2.
3. Staggs
4. Mariner
5. Farnworth

But we do also have Grey coming through and who knows whether he ends up a 6 or 1. Who knows, how it all works out with both Cobbo and Mariner being centres in their respective eyes and Staggs already there and doing an amazing job. Maybe Staggs moves into the backrow.

I wouldn't be averse to giving Oates an extension if he continues his form. He's only 27, and he looks like he's trying this season.

I'd rather use the cash to retain Selwyn and Corey than significantly upgrade Herbie. Not sure he'd wear being demoted to the wing though. And I'm even less sure I'd like to spend what he's asking on a winger.

At the risk of sounding demented, I'd be curious to see Herbie move into the forwards. He's big, and runs more like an edge than a back. Have I completely lost my mind?

 

[BooKhaki]

I wouldn't be averse to giving Oates an extension if he continues his form. He's only 27, and he looks like he's trying this season.

I'd rather use the cash to retain Selwyn and Corey than significantly upgrade Herbie. Not sure he'd wear being demoted to the wing though. And I'm even less sure I'd like to spend what he's asking on a winger.

At the risk of sounding demented, I'd be curious to see Herbie move into the forwards. He's big, and runs more like an edge than a back. Have I completely lost my mind?

Demoted to the wing? It's not 2004, wingers are arguably more important than centres.

 

[McHunt]

Demoted to the wing? It's not 2004, wingers are arguably more important than centres.

No.

Splashing the cash: The most lucrative positions in the NRL revealed

Splashing the cash: The most lucrative positions in the NRL revealed

www.foxsports.com.au

Average salaries by position in NRL

1. Fullback $405,721
2. Five-Eighth $393,815
3. Halfback $372,599
4. Prop $319,217
5. Lock $317,207
6. Back Row $304,933
7. Centre $302,660
8. Hooker $284,090
9. Winger $221,076

 

[Sproj]

I wouldn't be averse to giving Oates an extension if he continues his form. He's only 27, and he looks like he's trying this season.

I'd rather use the cash to retain Selwyn and Corey than significantly upgrade Herbie. Not sure he'd wear being demoted to the wing though. And I'm even less sure I'd like to spend what he's asking on a winger.

At the risk of sounding demented, I'd be curious to see Herbie move into the forwards. He's big, and runs more like an edge than a back. Have I completely lost my mind?

I'm all for giving Oates one year deals, absolutely. I want to see him stay a one club player. I'm just not sure who is coming through for us at wing behind him.