Recent content by upthebroncs

Just because he’s in Madge’s supercoach team doesn’t mean Broncos can afford to stop another club from poaching him.

I personally don’t think we can afford to keep both. Last time I checked it sounded like we were keeping Staggs. So I assume Cobbo is going elsewhere for big money. Will be surprised if we can keep both. I’d rather keep Cobbo if I had a choice.

To be honest, I’m assuming we will lose Cobbo. I don’t see how we will be able to retain him. Skelton and Warbrick were both bottom dollar contracts when they came to NRL and are now stars. Storm wouldn’t be paying Warbrick as much as he could get on the open market today, and yet there he...

Forgot to mention that Israel Leota looks like an edge backrower to me whenever I’ve seen him run. Can imagine that being his best position long term. His size and speed would probably be used best there. Piakura hasn’t set the bar high for defence so Leota could probably do alright.

He looked a lot bigger, stronger and motivated than he did at Tigers. He’s not on the same level as Skelton though. Has always looked a bit off.. I thought it was an average signing by phins. Warbrick was a great buy by Storm. Philitoga impressed me in the trials.. I’d still keep an eye out...

Just to clarify one of my favourite Broncos backs of all time is Jack Reed

Yeah, he’s solid. I think he lacks speed and power that could snag us a few more tries though. I was going to mention Leota.. In previous years when I have watched him I have not been that impressed. He looked a lot better in the recent trial, but I don’t think he’s ever going close to being...

We’re looking good now with a bit of decent coaching. Arthars is solid but I do wish we signed someone like Jeral Skelton. The Gos seems like he’ll do a job on the left edge for now. Piakura shouldn’t be near the 17. I’m keen on Jett Bryce in the #11 long term. He’s exactly what we need...

We’d save a lot of cap space in order to keep hold of guys like Mozer and Black aswell as improving other areas if we let go of both Cobbo and Staggs. 2026 1. Walsh 2. Vaihu 3. Anderson 4. Mariner 5. New Recruit probs 6. Mam 7. Hunt I think Vaihu will be a success. Haven’t seen him mentioned...

Then don't re-sign him immediately. If he decides to leave for another club then so be it. He should be made to earn his position as a Bronco. There are a lot of talented halves coming through the grades at the moment.. We would not have trouble replacing Mam.. He doesn't actually contribute...

If we're going to give Mam a second chance why can't we do it after terminating his $800k contract?.. geeeeeez Not smart at all if we decide to keep paying him while also suspending him.

I always thought the value of Staines had been inflated due to being on the Panthers wing. Tigers showed how useful he really is, in my opinion. I wouldn’t want him at Broncos. We could do worse, but we could do better. As someone mentioned, we need some size on the wings. Tigers have upgraded...

I know that but I was reading some quotes from him about how he's quit drinking for over a year now and has got his head right. If he's legit then maybe he could have a positive impact on someone like Cobbo.

I think he could be a starting winger/centre for us. Especially if we swapped Staggs for Hunt.

Nene McDonald played well at fullback for PNG and seems like he's matured a lot. He said he'd come back to NRL if a club is interested. He wouldn't be a bad signing. Would replace the experience of Jordan Pereira (wish we used him). Obviously has good value as a depth player seeing as he can...