2013

[broncos4life]

Actually I found a list.

I'm going to list all players worth looking into...

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  David Stagg
  Bryson Goodwin
  John Williams
  Aiden Sezer
  David Williams
  Liam Foran
  Carlos Tuimavave
  Etu Uaisele
  Michael Crocker
  Denan Kemp

That's everyone worth a damn... Which really means the quality of off-contract players is bad.

David Williams would be a handy signing, David Stagg wouldn't be a bad depth signing and will definitely come in handy around origin or injuries.

That's not to say there won't be players who are let off contract early.

Here's a list of players off contract for 2013 who may be allowed to leave a year early, you never know.

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  Josh Papalli
  Sam Williams
  Frank Pritchard
  Aiden Tolman
  Josh Renoylds
  Jayson Bukuya
  Todd Carney
  Jeremy Smith
  Anthony Tupou
  Greg Bird
  Gareth Widdop
  Kevin Locke
  Elijah Taylor
  Feleti Mateo
  Kevin Naiqama
  Johnathan Thurston
  Jamie Soward
  Boyd Cordner
  Mitch Aubusson

I agree that out of that list Dave Williams would be an alright signing and I would definitely have Stagg back for depth... I would imagine he would come cheap too with seemingly limited options around for him.

It baffles me as to why the titans haven't resigned sezer, he is a great player and they have only looked good since his arrival. IMO Gee needs to get his arse down the M1 and get that kid up to red hill. IMO Wallace and sezer would go really well together.

Not sure what to do with hunt and I imagine 2013 will be his last year in the maroon and gold. Surely the norman 5/8 experiment is over. For mine he is either at fullback, centre or bulk up and join the backrow. In saying that I think eventually that his where his true position lies, I can see him being a very good back rower

 

[Coxy]

I'm concerned for reed in the centres too. Was so far off the pace this season. Bad case of second year syndrome

 

[Bucking Beads]

David Williams would be a shit signing. We have Maranta, Copley, Whitchurch, Kahu and Yow Yeh all capable on the wing. I'd only be signing an outside back if they are a superstar or a young player looking for a chance.

 

[Bull Shark]

I read a snippet in one of those 'rumour files' sections of the sport pages (could've been 'The Ear' in the Courier Mail) that Aiden Sezer was pretty much a done deal for Brisbane for 2013 ...

of course, that was about three or four months ago when the broncos were flying and I think my first thought when reading it was "what's the point?!" :ohmy:

 

[Bucking Beads]

I'm concerned for reed in the centres too. Was so far off the pace this season. Bad case of second year syndrome

He has had a shit season that is for sure. Dead set shocker last night as well. If only he had scored that try.

 

[Bucking Beads]

I read a snippet in one of those 'rumour files' sections of the sport pages (could've been 'The Ear' in the Courier Mail) that Aiden Sezer was pretty much a done deal for Brisbane for 2013 ...

of course, that was about three or four months ago when the broncos were flying and I think my first thought when reading it was "what's the point?!" :ohmy:

I also recall reading that. Would be handy if it was true because Sezer can play

 

[Bull Shark]

I'm concerned for reed in the centres too. Was so far off the pace this season. Bad case of second year syndrome

not surprising, I mean a fair whack of the whole "2nd year syndrome" thing is opposition teams scouting a player harder than the previous year ... Reed's a goer and a tryer but he's not a player other teams would spend much time talking about during their video sessions .. ie he's not a player that's too difficult to get a read on (no pun intended).

 

[Bull Shark]

I also recall reading that. Would be handy if it was true because Sezer can play

heck yeah, he's not in that blue chip list of halves but would be an asset for sure, if for no other reason than to put some serious pressure on the current mis-firing #6

 

[Culhwch]

heck yeah, he's not in that blue chip list of halves but would be an asset for sure, if for no other reason than to put some serious pressure on the current mis-firing #6

You're of course assuming that Griffin is unhappy with Norman, which I don't think he is. His poor form across the majority of this season didn't end in him being axed, so I expect he'll be gifted the job again next year, no matter the pressure from others who may be better options or playing better football...

 

[Mr Fourex]

He has had a shit season that is for sure. Dead set shocker last night as well. If only he had scored that try.

I haven't watched the replay......but do you think if he had passed to Copley that he might have scored instead?

Either way I feel he botched that try and others throughout the year for being a) greedy/selfish or b) not trusting Copley.

 

[Bucking Beads]

I haven't watched the replay......but do you think if he had passed to Copley that he might have scored instead?

Either way I feel he botched that try and others throughout the year for being a) greedy/selfish or b) not trusting Copley.

I thought he should have went over himself but he ballsed it up.

 

[Old Mate]

I haven't watched the replay......but do you think if he had passed to Copley that he might have scored instead?

Either way I feel he botched that try and others throughout the year for being a) greedy/selfish or b) not trusting Copley.

I kinda thought he was a bit selfish this year also, think it came down to getting shit ball from Norman so he wanted to make the most of it himself.

 

[Browny]

Reed hasn't been getting much quality ball either by hand or in the air. We don't even kick for him it's a kick in hope he can get there

 

[Pigskin]

As of right now this is how I expect us to look in 2013...

1. Josh Hoffman
2. Dale Copley
3. Jack Reed
4. Justin Hodges
5. Jharal Yow Yeh
6. Corey Norman
7. Peter Wallace
8. Josh McGuire
9. Andrew McCullough
10. Ben Hannant
11. Alex Glenn
12. Sam Thaiday (c)
13. Corey Parker

14. Ben Hunt
15. Matt Gillett
16. Scott Anderson
17. Dave Hala

As of right now I'd expect us to run about 8th in 2013.

Oink !

 

[Pigskin]

On that list at zerotackle.com there has to be some diamonds in the rough that I just haven't seen enough of.

David Williams gets injured too much for a winger with his price tag.

David Stagg, as good a guy as he is, and a great worker, he is the last type of player we need. NO !

Of those that I do know something about

Lama Tasi from the Roosters assuming the price is ok would be a low risk signing. We simply can't keep using Scott Anderson. He is just rubbish.

Carlos Tuimave from the Warriors.

Some other speedy, nippy, elusive types that I have no clue about.


Not sure we are in the market for a coach just yet but should we be any time soon, I would like to see the kitchen sink thrown at the best coaches in the game. Always hear that the Broncos make money each year and few other clubs do. Well coach doesn't come under the cap so this is an area to throw the cash around. We are the biggest best club in RL. Let coaches cut their teeth elsewhere. Only the best for the Brisbane Broncos. Get Bellamy or whoever and pay whatever it takes.

Oink !

 

[Old Mate]

Return of the Kemp-Meister!

 

[vertigo]

We are the biggest best club in RL

Biggest yes, best - not anymore.

 

[Manifesto]

Return of the Kemp-Meister!

Hell yea, that would be awesome if it happened. Provided Kemp gets back to somewhere near his best, a backline with Hodges, Yow Yeh and Kemp could potentially be lethal (depending on our halves form)