2020 Queensland Cup Broncos

[Big Pete]

Round 1

Saturday
Mackay Cutters vs. Norths Devils
Devils: 2. Herbie Farnworth 8. Pride Petterson-Robati 13. Jordan Riki 15. Ethan Bullemor

Redcliffe Dolphins vs. Sunshine Coast Falcons
Dolphins: N/A

Sunday
Burleigh Bears vs. Wynnum Manly Seagulls
Seagulls: 2. Richie Kennar

Souths Logan Magpies vs. PNG Hunters
Magpies: 3. Fanitesi Niu 5. Ilikena Vudogo 6. Thomas Dearden 9. Cory Paix 13. Kobe Hetherington

What's the story with Redcliffe? Both Xavier Coates and Tyson Gamble should be available.

 

[Sproj]

Why is Niu playing centre?

 

[Sproj]

Maybe giving him some versatility so he has experience across the backline? Would be handy as depth if he can cover a few positions. Just guessing, really.

Makes sense I suppose. Versatility is good but sometimes it is good for players to learn the one position too

 

[1910]

Why is Niu playing centre?

That's what I said last week, I bet they don't all get to play the position they want or Broncos want.

 

[Sproj]

That's what I said last week, I bet they don't all get to play the position they want or Broncos want.

That’s great but doesn’t really explain why. Is there a better option already there?

 

[Foordy]

That’s great but doesn’t really explain why. Is there a better option already there?

Guy Hamilton was named there ... i don't know much about him

 

[1910]

That’s great but doesn’t really explain why. Is there a better option already there?

Souths are paying Hamilton and he's too good not to play ISC, JB would want him somewhere in there. He can't play centre and Niu can.
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Guy Hamilton was named there ... i don't know much about him

Hamilton played for the Broncos a few weeks ago- got a two week train and trial deal.

 

[Footy Fanatic]

That's what I said last week, I bet they don't all get to play the position they want or Broncos want.

Where is Coates at?

 

[1910]

Where is Coates at?

Groin injury.

 

[Bronco bob]

Souths are paying Hamilton and he's too good not to play ISC, JB would want him somewhere in there. He can't play centre and Niu can.
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Hamilton played for the Broncos a few weeks ago- got a two week train and trial deal.

I am sure I read or heard that both the Broncos and Souths came out and said he Nui would be playing fullback this year.

 

[Unbreakable]

More importantly.. why is Bullemor on the bench?..

 

[1910]

More importantly.. why is Bullemor on the bench?..

That's his best role, was great last year off the bench. He only started in 4/21 games. Great impact player with his speed and quick reaction time.

Why would you start him?

 

[Unbreakable]

Why would you start him?

Because players get better with more experience?..

 

[Sproj]

Groin injury.

So had he not been injured, would have likely started instead of Arthurs?

 

[1910]

Because players get better with more experience?..

Smith still has him playing 40-50 minutes, he's not getting more than that even when he started. He's getting great experience, he's coming on in a variety of situations and score lines and adapting, started in a few games, and played front row and second row and lock once.
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So had he not been injured, would have likely started instead of Arthurs?

I suspect but not 100% confirmed.

 

[1910]

So Dolphins on any weekend, could have Rueben, Barba, Coates and Perese- fair outside backs.

 

[Big Pete]

I don't think any compromises are being made, the Broncos view Niu as a centre as well and that will most likely be his spot if he was to be called up.

 

[Foordy]

I don't think any compromises are being made, the Broncos view Niu as a centre as well and that will most likely be his spot if he was to be called up.

i thought that they viewed him as a potential option at fullback ... at least the reports were saying they wanted Paix, Nui and Dearden to work together as a spine, which is why they moved them to the same ISC club