2019 Broncos Line-up

[Pub Steak]

Has anyone else considered Lodge for lock? He’s got a huge engine and showed he has a great passing game before Wayne reigned him in too. I think he’s one of our best front rowers too but reckon he’d excel in lock.

 

[Kyall]

Has anyone else considered Lodge for lock? He’s got a huge engine and showed he has a great passing game before Wayne reigned him in too. I think he’s one of our best front rowers too but reckon he’d excel in lock.

He’s the best prop we have had in a while don’t try and fix what’s not broken.

 

[Rally Towel]

Dare say round 1 won't offer any huge surprises, but there's the question of how Seibold sees everyone fitting into his new team dynamic. Further, player movements leave us light on experience in the pack, which should be a considerable factor. With all that in mind, how would we feel about this?

1. Darius Boyd (c)
2. Corey Oates
3. Jack Bird
4. James Roberts
5. Jamayne Isaako
6. Anthony Milford
7. Kodi Nikorima
8. Matthew Lodge
9. Andrew McCullough
10. Joe Ofahengaue
11. TPJ
12. David Fifita
13. Matt Gillett

14. Alex Glenn
15. Payne Haas
16. Jaydn S'ua
17. Patrick Mago

Entirely dependent on how Gillett shapes up in pre season, but I wouldn't mind seeing him at lock. With recent departures we need leadership on the field, and he's got the versatility and defensive acumen to play a big role on both sides of the ball. Much talk of TPJ and Offa as possible selections, but I'm more confident in Gillett being our linchpin (provided he's in good health)

Back rower selections maybe contentious but I see Fifita and TPJ as our most damaging weapons on the edge, which should open up opportunities for both halves and centres.

Despite his early incumbency, Su'a is very much a battering ram at this stage of his career, and I think could even play a stint in the middle from the bench.

Mago proved solid last season, and I expect Haas to provide growing contributions from the bench as he works his way into the side.

Glenn is our utility by way of experience and versatility. Can spell either of our edges back rowers or Gillo at lock, as well as centre /hooker as situation requires.

Leaves Staggs as the odd man out, but I think we need to opt for experience across the park. I expect he'll see a fair bit of game time though, with injuries/suspensions seeing him in the backline or bench (if Glenn pushes into a starting position, etc).

Barring an enormous effort from any depth half options, expect Kodi to start alongside Milf. Still not convinced in that combination for team dynamics, but expect he'll get the chance to show his wares.

 

[ChewThePhatt]

He’s the best prop we have had in a while don’t try and fix what’s not broken.

Yeah this^
I've never considered him at 13, purely because I think he'll be one of the best props in the world soon. I'm itching to see his game under Seibs, especially his attack.

 

[bronx89]

Has anyone else considered Lodge for lock? He’s got a huge engine and showed he has a great passing game before Wayne reigned him in too. I think he’s one of our best front rowers too but reckon he’d excel in lock.

I see your point. He pretty much played a James graham/Sam Kasiano 2012 prop/ball player role for Redcliffe. But he is a great prop. Tough one mate.

 

[Pub Steak]

Nah yous are right. He’s too good a prop. Just was picturing the havoc he’s wreak through the middle. We do need the aggression tpj could bring to the position but I’m not sure he’s durable enough for the minutes.

 

[Aldo]

He’s the best prop we have had in a while don’t try and fix what’s not broken.

Hey Kyall, what happened mate? You didn't post a side yesterday. Everything ok?

 

[Splinter]

Dare say round 1 won't offer any huge surprises, but there's the question of how Seibold sees everyone fitting into his new team dynamic. Further, player movements leave us light on experience in the pack, which should be a considerable factor. With all that in mind, how would we feel about this?

1. Darius Boyd (c)
2. Corey Oates
3. Jack Bird
4. James Roberts
5. Jamayne Isaako
6. Anthony Milford
7. Kodi Nikorima
8. Matthew Lodge
9. Andrew McCullough
10. Joe Ofahengaue
11. TPJ
12. David Fifita
13. Matt Gillett

14. Alex Glenn
15. Payne Haas
16. Jaydn S'ua
17. Patrick Mago

Entirely dependent on how Gillett shapes up in pre season, but I wouldn't mind seeing him at lock. With recent departures we need leadership on the field, and he's got the versatility and defensive acumen to play a big role on both sides of the ball. Much talk of TPJ and Offa as possible selections, but I'm more confident in Gillett being our linchpin (provided he's in good health)

Back rower selections maybe contentious but I see Fifita and TPJ as our most damaging weapons on the edge, which should open up opportunities for both halves and centres.

Despite his early incumbency, Su'a is very much a battering ram at this stage of his career, and I think could even play a stint in the middle from the bench.

Mago proved solid last season, and I expect Haas to provide growing contributions from the bench as he works his way into the side.

Glenn is our utility by way of experience and versatility. Can spell either of our edges back rowers or Gillo at lock, as well as centre /hooker as situation requires.

Leaves Staggs as the odd man out, but I think we need to opt for experience across the park. I expect he'll see a fair bit of game time though, with injuries/suspensions seeing him in the backline or bench (if Glenn pushes into a starting position, etc).

Barring an enormous effort from any depth half options, expect Kodi to start alongside Milf. Still not convinced in that combination for team dynamics, but expect he'll get the chance to show his wares.

Glen and Su’A to swap with TPJ and Fifita and I think you are close to the mark. I think Gillet should also play lock.

 

[peter09]

the 2019 Broncos squad has been named and Dearden isn't in it (see the post from @Unbreakable above) ...

Besides Dearden is only 17 which means he is not permitted to play NRL (actually i don't think he is permitted to play in the ISC either at his age)

They have not named the full top 30 yet mate you will see when they do he is in there

 

[peter09]

They have not named the full top 30 yet mate you will see when they do he is in there

he will be 18 in march

 

[Foordy]

They have not named the full top 30 yet mate you will see when they do he is in there

we have named 28 of the 30.

besides there is no way we waste one of the remaining spots on someone who can't even play ... nor can he play the level below NRL ... he is too young,

 

[Kyall]

Hey Kyall, what happened mate? You didn't post a side yesterday. Everything ok?

Sorry I’ll post it tomorrow for everyone.

 

[Rally Towel]

Glen and Su’A to swap with TPJ and Fifita and I think you are close to the mark. I think Gillet should also play lock.

Also quite conceivable that we run with those two as more seasoned options.

I know he's coming back from a pretty serious injury and time off, but I still think Gillo is going to be our best option at lock. Despite his current condition, I'd say he's a better chance of being up to the rigours of #13 than any on of the younger forwards.

 

[upthebroncs]

Also quite conceivable that we run with those two as more seasoned options.

I know he's coming back from a pretty serious injury and time off, but I still think Gillo is going to be our best option at lock. Despite his current condition, I'd say he's a better chance of being up to the rigours of #13 than any on of the younger forwards.

Patrick Carrigan would make a great lock for us. If it's not Tevita I think it should be Carrigan. If we let go of him his story would be just like Jai Arrow's.

We can't really say we have a young inexperienced line up.. We still have Gillett, McCullough, Boyd, Bird, Roberts, Milford, Oates, Ofahengaue and Nikorima who will definitely be in the side.. They should know what to do.. Isaako, Su'a, Haas and Lodge play ahead of their pay grade and experience level.

1. Jamayne Isaako
2. Corey Oates
3. Darius Boyd
4. Jack Bird
5. James Roberts
6. Anthony Milford
7. Kodi Nikorima
8. Matthew Lodge
9. Andrew McCullough (c)
10. Tevita Pangai Junior
11. Jaydn Su'a
12. Matt Gillett
13. Patrick Carrigan
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14. Kotoni Staggs
15. David Fifita
16. Payne Haas
17. Joe Ofahengaue

Kodi is still up for debate. Would make a great hooker from the bench to replace Macca but I'd rather fit Staggs in. I would contemplate O'Sullivan, Boyd or Dearden if they proved something over the pre season.

I love the Boyd and Oates combination and I think under different circumstances they could have been the Queensland left edge combo. (QLD could have shifted Inglis to the right side in order to stop Latrell)

Bird and Roberts on the right edge would be similar to Bird and Holmes when they won the comp at sharks. Roberts could easily play wing and anyone who thinks he couldn't is just insulting him. He'd play like Addo Carr does for storm. (I think NSW should also play Roberts on the wing outside Trbojevic. Giving NSW the fastest wing pairing in the game.)


People will criticise:

Boyd not at fullback
Roberts on the wing
Carrigan at lock
Glenn and Kahu missing

 

[Splinter]

Patrick Carrigan would make a great lock for us. If it's not Tevita I think it should be Carrigan. If we let go of him his story would be just like Jai Arrow's.

We can't really say we have a young inexperienced line up.. We still have Gillett, McCullough, Boyd, Bird, Roberts, Milford, Oates, Ofahengaue and Nikorima who will definitely be in the side.. They should know what to do.. Isaako, Su'a, Haas and Lodge play ahead of their pay grade and experience level.

1. Jamayne Isaako
2. Corey Oates
3. Darius Boyd
4. Jack Bird
5. James Roberts
6. Anthony Milford
7. Kodi Nikorima
8. Matthew Lodge
9. Andrew McCullough (c)
10. Tevita Pangai Junior
11. Jaydn Su'a
12. Matt Gillett
13. Patrick Carrigan
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14. Kotoni Staggs
15. David Fifita
16. Payne Haas
17. Joe Ofahengaue

Kodi is still up for debate. Would make a great hooker from the bench to replace Macca but I'd rather fit Staggs in. I would contemplate O'Sullivan, Boyd or Dearden if they proved something over the pre season.

I love the Boyd and Oates combination and I think under different circumstances they could have been the Queensland left edge combo. (QLD could have shifted Inglis to the right side in order to stop Latrell)

Bird and Roberts on the right edge would be similar to Bird and Holmes when they won the comp at sharks. Roberts could easily play wing and anyone who thinks he couldn't is just insulting him. He'd play like Addo Carr does for storm. (I think NSW should also play Roberts on the wing outside Trbojevic. Giving NSW the fastest wing pairing in the game.)


People will criticise:

Boyd not at fullback
Roberts on the wing
Carrigan at lock
Glenn and Kahu missing

I agree with Carrigan at lock but not just yet. He needs to work into the position over a period of time.

 

[upthebroncs]

I agree with Carrigan at lock but not just yet. He needs to work into the position over a period of time.

Why's that? Lodge walked straight into the starting prop position..

Seibold played Cam Murray and I think he'll play Carrigan too.

 

[Morkel]

With Gillett in our 2018 side, we would have been much tighter defensively. If Kodi is our 7, Gillett must surely be our best option in the #12.

It makes it difficult in that both Su’A and Fifita are best suited to that edge, but they are young and they can surely be utilised on the left or bide their time on the bench.

 

[Kyall]

1.Issako
2.Oates
3.Roberts
4.Bird
5.Shibaski
6.Milford
7.Nikorima
8.Lodge
9.Macca
10.Haas
11.Fifita
12.Gillett
13.TPJ
14.Offa
15.Sua
16.Carrigan
17.Mago
Assuming Boyd does go to Rabbits.