2019 Broncos Line-up

[Morkel]

Even if TPJ was fit, Carrigan should be our #13.

 

[Wolfie]

Was he really that good?

He provides impact imo which would suit him, better coming from the bench. Carrigan is the logical replacement for TPJ as he is better than everyone else. Even if TPJ was fit, I'd agree with Morkel and say he should be in there in front of him.

 

[Wolfie]

Might be Fuller?

Yep, Trai Fuller.

 

[Rico]

His whole first half was riddled with defensive lapses which lead to opposition tries.

Looked good with the ball in hand though.
Jeremy Hawkins probably stood out more.
Linc Port looks good too.

I’ve heard they don’t rate perese and is well behind the young Fijian and English lad. Lazy trainer, out of shape and i’d say would be unlikely to get any game time. ...and no this isn’t from old mate Daniel what’s his name :)

 

[Huge]

Mate if you're playing for a spot in the 17 you have to ensure your performance is rated higher than 'Not outstanding, average and reliable'. I could say the same about my daughters Toyota Corolla. I still wouldn't take it drag racing though.

If you're trying out for a role or part the important thing to do is nail it. He's playing to snare the bench prop position and he did that in my opinion. He certainly was not terrible as your first post stated. One of us reflected his performance in their post, one did not.

 

[upthebroncs]

If you're trying out for a role or part the important thing to do is nail it. He's playing to snare the bench prop position and he did that in my opinion. He certainly was not terrible as your first post stated. One of us reflected his performance in their post, one did not.

From what I saw I would say Tagataese's performance was sloppy. Mago can do better than him.

 

[Alec]

I’ve heard they don’t rate perese and is well behind the young Fijian and English lad. Lazy trainer, out of shape and i’d say would be unlikely to get any game time. ...and no this isn’t from old mate Daniel what’s his name :)

That would be a bit of a let down if it was true.

 

[Jedhead]

If you're trying out for a role or part the important thing to do is nail it. He's playing to snare the bench prop position and he did that in my opinion. He certainly was not terrible as your first post stated. One of us reflected his performance in their post, one did not.

How patronising @Huge. I think both of us reflected what we saw. Just because my point of view differs from your own does not make it incorrect. His, like any other player's performance is purely subjective and will be rated quite differently by footy fans. To think your perspective was a true reflection and by extension mine was not is fairly short-sighted. I can accept that we both can have differing interpretations, but Not such attitude, which I might say sounds pretty purile. Let's agree to disagree eh.

 

[Super Freak]

I just saw a Broncos membership ad for the 2019 season on TV.

Since when did Broncos make ads?

 

[Chewed]

Have to say I'm very impressed with Keenan Palasia's progress, last year he looked like a tall Milford. This year he looks like he's taken the bull by the horns and is in ripper shape, big big unit and would be good to keep around for a bit longer yet.

 

[Huge]

How patronising @Huge. I think both of us reflected what we saw. Just because my point of view differs from your own does not make it incorrect. His, like any other player's performance is purely subjective and will be rated quite differently by footy fans. To think your perspective was a true reflection and by extension mine was not is fairly short-sighted. I can accept that we both can have differing interpretations, but Not such attitude, which I might say sounds pretty purile. Let's agree to disagree eh.

Patronizing? Ha ha, when contrasted with your wildly inaccurate first post it has to be better than being puerile. I think that's the word you were looking for. The fact that you saw something thing and incorrectly described it seems lost on you. It isn't perspective that's the problem, it's your bias and an obvious preconception or presupposition. You didn't judge the performance fairly when you described it with "sadly, he bombed it dreadfully ". He did no such thing, you simply are unfairly critical.

Ultimately you're right though, it's down to opinion and you're entitled to view it differently.

 

[broncos4life]

Patronizing? Ha ha, when contrasted with your wildly inaccurate first post it has to be better than being puerile. I think that's the word you were looking for. The fact that you saw something thing and incorrectly described it seems lost on you. It isn't perspective that's the problem, it's your bias and an obvious preconception or presupposition. You didn't judge the performance fairly when you described it with "sadly, he bombed it dreadfully ". He did no such thing, you simply are unfairly critical.

Ultimately you're right though, it's down to opinion and you're entitled to view it differently.

What’s a something thing?

 

[Jedhead]

Patronizing? Ha ha, when contrasted with your wildly inaccurate first post it has to be better than being puerile. I think that's the word you were looking for. The fact that you saw something thing and incorrectly described it seems lost on you. It isn't perspective that's the problem, it's your bias and an obvious preconception or presupposition. You didn't judge the performance fairly when you described it with "sadly, he bombed it dreadfully ". He did no such thing, you simply are unfairly critical.

Ultimately you're right though, it's down to opinion and you're entitled to view it differently.

Patronizing? Ha ha, when contrasted with your wildly inaccurate first post it has to be better than being puerile. I think that's the word you were looking for. The fact that you saw something thing and incorrectly described it seems lost on you. It isn't perspective that's the problem, it's your bias and an obvious preconception or presupposition. You didn't judge the performance fairly when you described it with "sadly, he bombed it dreadfully ". He did no such thing, you simply are unfairly critical.

Ultimately you're right though, it's down to opinion and you're entitled to view it differently.

but of course.

 

[Nepal Donkeys]

F*** me it's been a long off season when people on here are talking themselves into Pat Carrigan being a better starting lock than Tevita f***ing Pangai Jnr.

My team for round 1 would be:

1. Boyd
2. Oates
3. Roberts
4. Bird
5. Isaako
6. Milford
7. Nikorima
8. Lodge
9. McCullough
10. Ofahengaue
11. Fifita
12. Gillett
13. Pangai Jnr (if healthy)
14. Staggs
15. Su'A
16. Glenn
17. Flegler

18. Carrigan/Mago (to come in if TPJ out)

Think Fensom & Tagaatese are a long way from seeing minutes at full strength.

Full strength team would see Haas come in for Flegler.

Bit of a conundrum with Gillett/Fifita/Su'A/Glenn all being starting quality edges. I wouldn't be surprised if one of Su'A or Glenn missed out on the 17 in favour of another middle. For mine I think both can cover some minutes in the middle and as experienced first graders are a better option than carrying two debutant specialist middles on the bench.

I think Nikorima has 6 rounds to show something. If his attitude and all around game as a half is the same offering as 2018 by that point, we should be looking at O'Sullivan or another half.

 

[Huge]

What’s a something thing?

It's attributable to autocorrect, something thing thing thing that happens from time to time. Not in the same league as using the incorrect word like, your rite.

 

[Huge]

F*** me it's been a long off season when people on here are talking themselves into Pat Carrigan being a better starting lock than Tevita f***ing Pangai Jnr.

My team for round 1 would be:

1. Boyd
2. Oates
3. Roberts
4. Bird
5. Isaako
6. Milford
7. Nikorima
8. Lodge
9. McCullough
10. Ofahengaue
11. Fifita
12. Gillett
13. Pangai Jnr (if healthy)
14. Staggs
15. Su'A
16. Glenn
17. Flegler

18. Carrigan/Mago (to come in if TPJ out)

Think Fensom & Tagaatese are a long way from seeing minutes at full strength.

Full strength team would see Haas come in for Flegler.

Bit of a conundrum with Gillett/Fifita/Su'A/Glenn all being starting quality edges. I wouldn't be surprised if one of Su'A or Glenn missed out on the 17 in favour of another middle. For mine I think both can cover some minutes in the middle and as experienced first graders are a better option than carrying two debutant specialist middles on the bench.

I think Nikorima has 6 rounds to show something. If his attitude and all around game as a half is the same offering as 2018 by that point, we should be looking at O'Sullivan or another half.

So, three second rowers on the bench and a utility? No replacement props for Lodge and Offa? Okay.[/QUOTE]

 

[Super Freak]

So, three second rowers on the bench and a utility? No replacement props for Lodge and Offa? Okay.

Flegler is a prop.

Ofahengaue is more than capable of playing 80 minutes.

 

[Wolfie]

F*** me it's been a long off season when people on here are talking themselves into Pat Carrigan being a better starting lock than Tevita f***ing Pangai Jnr.

My team for round 1 would be:

1. Boyd
2. Oates
3. Roberts
4. Bird
5. Isaako
6. Milford
7. Nikorima
8. Lodge
9. McCullough
10. Ofahengaue
11. Fifita
12. Gillett
13. Pangai Jnr (if healthy)
14. Staggs
15. Su'A
16. Glenn
17. Flegler

18. Carrigan/Mago (to come in if TPJ out)

Think Fensom & Tagaatese are a long way from seeing minutes at full strength.

Full strength team would see Haas come in for Flegler.

Bit of a conundrum with Gillett/Fifita/Su'A/Glenn all being starting quality edges. I wouldn't be surprised if one of Su'A or Glenn missed out on the 17 in favour of another middle. For mine I think both can cover some minutes in the middle and as experienced first graders are a better option than carrying two debutant specialist middles on the bench.

I think Nikorima has 6 rounds to show something. If his attitude and all around game as a half is the same offering as 2018 by that point, we should be looking at O'Sullivan or another half.

That's because Carrigan is a great option anywhere as a middle forward. TPJ is turning into a liability. Pangai is hugely talented, but he is also injury prone, Ill disciplined and a bit of a grub at times.