22/23 Off season - what must be done?

[Wolfie]

1. Walters to get the sack and Flanagan get signed up asap.
2. Cooper Johns or Brando Wakeham be signed to replace Billy Walters.
3. James Tamou, Martin Tapau or Jordan Mclean be signed for a fair price to replace Ryan James.
4. Esan Masters to be signed.
5. Try to swap Munster for Haas to the best of our clubs ability.
Thats the best changes I can see us possibly making and keeping the squad we have.

Esan Marsters? He's appaling. He's so lazy its not funny. I think a Mclean or Tapau would be decent but i doubt we get them cheap.

 

[theshed]

Esan Marsters? He's appaling. He's so lazy its not funny. I think a Mclean or Tapau would be decent but i doubt we get them cheap.

Tapau has been terrible. I really wish we signed Dale Funicane when he was available.

 

[Wolfie]

Tapau has been terrible. I really wish we signed Dale Funicane when he was available.

I dont think Tapau has been happy at Manly for a while, could be why his form is down. I think any older forward though should be only a 1 year deal anyway.

 

[BroncsFan]

Tapau has been terrible. I really wish we signed Dale Funicane when he was available.

Finucane feels like he's barely played for sharks this year... only played 15 games so far which is less than Reynolds at 19.

He seems to pick up a head knock or niggle every round

 

[Alec]

Are there are ESL hookers that can be picked up? Surly there is somebody available who'd be better than Walters/Paix?

 

[Skyblues87]

Are there are ESL hookers that can be picked up? Surly there is somebody available who'd be better than Walters/Paix?

Levi

 

[tommy]

Billy isn’t even signed for next season afaik. Thoughts everyone?

 

[Wolfie]

Are there are ESL hookers that can be picked up? Surly there is somebody available who'd be better than Walters/Paix?

Darryl Clark, but i think for his age he would probably cost to much. Big problem with all the best hookers in Superleague is they are all the wrong side of 30.

 

[Alec]

Darryl Clark, but i think for his age he would probably cost to much. Big problem with all the best hookers in Superleague is they are all the wrong side of 30.

Broncos just need a quick fix for now, then target someone else in a couple of years or see how Mozer is going.

 

[Wolfie]

Broncos just need a quick fix for now, then target someone else in a couple of years or see how Mozer is going.

We do, but i reckon they would be too expensive for unproven NRL players. Totally agree we need somebody though.

 

[lynx000]

FOCUS 1: Line speed in defence

- No personnel changes required
- All attitude, commitment and effort
- Fundamental baseline of being eligible to play first grade... if you do not move up quickly in the defensive line for 80 minutes you are sent to QCup until you are capable / willing ... Applies to every player on the park. No excuses.

FOCUS 2: Second rowers supporting halves in defensive line

- The most basic and fundamental job of our second rowers should be to support their halves in defence
- Every second rower who wants first grade game time has to prove that they can sit in the pocket of the half on their side of the field and prevent 1-on-1 situations... That's their singular most important KPI and first priority at all times
- Running metres and attacking contributions null and void if you allow a half to be singled out (especially close to the line)
- Have a stats person watching the games recording '1 on 1s allowed' as a stat to judge second rowers

FOCUS 3: Wrapping up the ball in the tackle

- Develop a 3 man system... First man is tasked with initiating contact in whichever way possible to prevent a line break... Second man in automatically goes to lock up the ball... third man in can take legs only if ball is secure. Extremely simple but effective
- Non adherence to your responsibility as a tackler should be counted as an 'ineffective tackle' and counted against the player in question
- Have a stats person watching the games recording 'offloads allowed' as a stat to judge players

FOCUS 4: Quick PTB Speed

- Have a stats person watching the games recording 'slow PTBs' as a stat to judge players, measure individual PTB speeds and use it as a key metric for first grade selection
- Barring injury or playing for penalty, every PTB should be as quick as possible at all stages of the game
- Players should be encouraged to look for quick PTB opportunities FIRST, and opportunity to make metres SECOND... A short run with lightning quick PTB is better for the team than a long slow run with a slow PTB
- Players should be trained to run into contact as low as possible, with weight leaning forward... Increased chance of finding your front quickly or drawing an accidental penalty for high shot
- When called by a playmaker, a player should execute a 'pre-emptive' PTB (Melbourne and Penrith do this all the time)... they don't wait for 'held' to be called before playing the ball.. they initiate contact and then almost immediately play the ball without waiting for the call... usually it coincides with the ball being played right as the ref calls 'held' and it NEVER gets called back. It can't be done all the time, but it should be practiced for us in opportune moments.

FOCUS 5: Attacking shapes from dummy half

- The only focus area which may require additional player resources.
- Focus on moving the ball laterally (directly from the ground) post PTB - without picking it up, taking a few slow steps before passing it on, while picking effective moments to run (on the back of a fast PTB or line break)
- Focus on always making sure the ball is in the playmaker's hands when they want it

Roster Changes (Release or demote):
- Haas (Release)
- Staggs
- Riki

Roster Changes (Sign):
+ Experienced Front Rower
+ ANY Available Hooker

Coaching Changes:
+ Any experienced QLD assistant coaches to oversee strategy and attack (Hannay, Hagan, Henry) with a view to taking over the top job

Superb post and I totally agree.

What I cannot seem to understand is why our coaching staff for years now have not apparently been able to break it down like this and actually coach the side. I mean I know that KW is not on big money, but collectively our coaching staff must be on something like $700-800K, why the **** can they not see this and implement it.

 

[lynx000]

If we were going to go after an English hooker, I would have thought that our newly minted assistant coach would be best placed to tip us as to the best 2 or 3 options.

 

[lynx000]

Is Matterson the defence coach? If so, he needs to be moved on.

 

[Scorchie]

Imagine having the goat in your club and not being able to use him

 

[McHunt]

Are there are ESL hookers that can be picked up? Surly there is somebody available who'd be better than Walters/Paix?

James Roby, probably the best English hooker of all time, has just signed up for another year at St Helens. He's 37.

James Roby: Record-breaking St Helens hooker signs on for one more year with Super League club

Super Leagues record appearance-maker James Roby will be playing on for a 20th season with his hometown club in 2023 after signing a new one-year contract

www.skysports.com

 

[winslow_wong]

Imagine having the goat in your club and not being able to use him

Who is the goat?

 

[theshed]

Who is the goat?

Scott Minto

 

[Financeguy]

1. Walters to get the sack and Flanagan get signed up asap.
2. Cooper Johns or Brando Wakeham be signed to replace Billy Walters.
3. James Tamou, Martin Tapau or Jordan Mclean be signed for a fair price to replace Ryan James.
4. Esan Masters to be signed.
5. Try to swap Munster for Haas to the best of our clubs ability.
Thats the best changes I can see us possibly making and keeping the squad we have.

Not sure I’m aligned with any of those except the Haas swap but your number 4 should result in a thread ban.