Brisbane Broncos 2016 predictions

[I bleed Maroon]

Who will be the top try scorer? James Roberts

Where will the club finish on the ladder? 1st or 2nd.

Will Hunt or Milford win the Dally M Medal? Either is capable of it, but I think Milf is more likely at this stage. Just stands out a bit more than Hunt because of his flair.

If the Broncos make the GF and win, who will be the Clive Churchill Medalist? Corey Parker

Will a player suffer a major injury? Injuries are obviously hard to predict but Reed's shoulder has a habit of troubling him. He might see some time on the sideline mid season.

And in such a scenario, which rookie should take their place? Kahu moves to the centre and Carlin Anderson makes his debut on the wing.

Will Parker fix his goal kicking? Probably not.

Who will be captain? Ben Hunt

Will Nikorima start in the halves at any point in the season? Yes, because of the below

Which Bronco/s will debut in Origin this year? Milford coming off the bench, and if QLD have any injury setbacks, Hunt is a good chance as well.

 

[Mr Fourex]

Last year of NRL football for Peter Wallace. Off to SL in 2017 where he belongs.

Ben Barba too.

 

[Big Pete]

Who will be the top try scorer? Anthony Milford. The Broncos struggle playing to their right hand side and I expect their to be a few chances to the left fringe through out the season.

Where will the club finish on the ladder? 3rd, I expect the Broncos to struggle more than they did last year during the regular season but peak at the right time.

Will Hunt or Milford win the Dally M Medal? No.

Will a player suffer a major injury? It's Rugby League, of course they will.
And in such a scenario, which rookie should take their place? What's that? Which players will make their debut? Carlin Anderson, Darren Nicholls and Jai Arrow.

Will Parker fix his goal kicking? Will Wayne Bennett come out as a transgender? Who cares?

Who will be captain? Boyd

Will Nikorima start in the halves at any point in the season? Yes

Which Bronco/s will debut in Origin this year? James Roberts

 

[Mr Fourex]

Will Wayne Bennett come out as a transgender?

Whoa......that's an image I could have done without. Killed the mrs chances of getting lucky tonight .....

 

[Big Pete]

I'd be "brave" too if Ben Hunt was my halfback.

 

[Porthoz]

Who will be the top try scorer? Jordan Kahu

Where will the club finish on the ladder? 1st

Will Hunt or Milford win the Dally M Medal? No

If the Broncos make the GF and win, who will be the Clive Churchill Medalist? Josh McGuire

Will a player suffer a major injury? Not jinxing anyone

And in such a scenario, which rookie should take their place? Idem ditto

Will Parker fix his goal kicking? No

Who will be captain? Corey Parker

Will Nikorima start in the halves at any point in the season? Yes, during Origin

Which Bronco/s will debut in Origin this year? Anthony Milford and James Roberts

 

[Brent81]

Who will be the top try scorer? Roberts and Oates will tie for leading try scorer.

Where will the club finish on the ladder? 1st - and they'll wrap up the minor premiership with 2 rounds left to place

Will Hunt or Milford win the Dally M Medal? No - Hunt will poll the most votes but be declared ineligible because the Daily Telegraph hates the Broncos

If the Broncos make the GF and win, who will be the Clive Churchill Medalist? Roberts (2 tries and 1 try assist) will just beat out Boyd (with 2 try assists) and Reed (2 tries) - Brisbane will play NQ by the way and Brisbane will win 34 - 0 and NQ supporters will cry 'conspiracy' when Thurston is taken from the field having been knocked out by Reed early in the match (they apparently won't like it when Reed yells at him as he is being taken off 'no last minute tries this year bitch' and 'you'll take longer than 6 minutes for your next conversion champ').

Will a player suffer a major injury? No - few niggles but nothing ultra serious - Maranta is the worst injury

And in such a scenario, which rookie should take their place? Anderson (who will keep the spot)

Will Parker fix his goal kicking? No - and Anderson will take over the kicking too...

Who will be captain? Corey Parker

Will Nikorima start in the halves at any point in the season? Yes, during Origin and Brisbane will rest players once they have secured the minor premiership

Which Bronco/s will debut in Origin this year? James Roberts

 

[mitch222]

Who will be the top try scorer? Jordan Kahu

Where will the club finish on the ladder? 1st

Will Hunt or Milford win the Dally M Medal? No - Hunt will go close though but lose out to a one man team
If the Broncos make the GF and win, who will be the Clive Churchill Medalist? Ben Hunt

Will a player suffer a major injury? Stupid question, I don't want any player hurt

Rookie of the year? Herman Ese'ese
Will Parker fix his goal kicking? He will continue to kick ok, not the comp leader but not the worst

Who will be captain? Alex Glenn
Will Nikorima start in the halves at any point in the season? Yep - someone will be rested towards the end of the year
Which Bronco/s will debut in Origin this year? No

 

[Unbreakable]

Who will be the top try scorer? Corey Oates

Where will the club finish on the ladder? 3rd

Will Hunt or Milford win the Dally M Medal? No

If the Broncos make the GF and win, who will be the Clive Churchill Medalist? Corey Parker

Will a player suffer a major injury? No

And in such a scenario, which rookie should take their place? See Above

Will Parker fix his goal kicking? No, 75% for the season.

Who will be captain? Corey Parker

Will Nikorima start in the halves at any point in the season? No

Which Bronco/s will debut in Origin this year? None

 

[Morkel]

Who will be the top try scorer? James Roberts

Where will the club finish on the ladder? 5th.

Will Hunt or Milford win the Dally M Medal? No.

If the Broncos make the GF and win, who will be the Clive Churchill Medalist? Matt Gillett

Will a player suffer a major injury? Yep. We'll lose a spine player for 10 weeks, hence the 5th placed finish.

And in such a scenario, which rookie should take their place? Kodi will start, Berrell to debut.

Will Parker fix his goal kicking? He'll lose the job.

Who will be captain? Parker

Will Nikorima start in the halves at any point in the season? Yes

Which Bronco/s will debut in Origin this year? Hunt on the bench.

 

[Art Vandelay]

Who will be the top try scorer? Kahu

Where will the club finish on the ladder? 3rd

Will Hunt or Milford win the Dally M Medal? Hunt will finish with the most points but DCE will be given the medal

If the Broncos make the GF and win, who will be the Clive Churchill Medalist? McGuire

Will a player suffer a major injury? Maranta

And in such a scenario, which rookie should take their place? An inanimate carbon rod

Will Parker fix his goal kicking? Nope 70-75% over the year

Who will be captain? Parker

Will Nikorima start in the halves at any point in the season? Yes

Which Bronco/s will debut in Origin this year? Oates

 

[Mitch06]

Who will be the top try scorer? James Roberts with Oates close behind.

Where will the club finish on the ladder? 2nd or 3rd

Will Hunt or Milford win the Dally M Medal? Either is good enough but I doubt they will, both a strong chance of getting best in their positions.

If the Broncos make the GF and win, who will be the Clive Churchill Medalist? McGuire or Parker

Will a player suffer a major injury? My stab would be Alex Glenn with a shoulder issue and Blair with a minor one.

And in such a scenario, which rookie should take their place?

Thaiday to the back row, with The next forward in line, most likely Molo or Essese.

Will Parker fix his goal kicking?
Is it that bad? As far as I can remember he is a better percentage than cam smith, not like we need him to be perfect this year anyway Kahu to replace early in the season if he struggles.

Who will be captain? Ben Hunt

Will Nikorima start in the halves at any point in the season? Depending on injury and origin but he is next on my list.

Which Bronco/s will debut in Origin this year? Can't really see it sadly, if there is any injury to the halves I would hope that the selectors see that hunt or milf have shown they are capable. James Roberts if he defends strongly early and there is an injury or two. Oates will make a case but won't get a look in at least until the third game due to an injury to Chambers.

 

[Super Freak]

Who will be the top try scorer? Roberts.

Where will the club finish on the ladder? 1st.

Will Hunt or Milford win the Dally M Medal? No. Not while Thurston is playing.

If the Broncos make the GF and win, who will be the Clive Churchill Medalist? Hunt. Expect a huge performance from him next time to make up for 2015.

Will a player suffer a major injury? Not jinxing it.

And in such a scenario, which rookie should take their place? Not jinxing it.

Will Parker fix his goal kicking? No.

Who will be captain? McCullough.

Will Nikorima start in the halves at any point in the season? Unlikely. But if Milford or Hunt get picked for Origin or get injured, then yes.

Which Bronco/s will debut in Origin this year? None.

 

[sus]

Who will be the top try scorer? Reed - will be close with Roberts, just expect the ball to go left via Milf more often while Hunt gets used to Roberts

Where will the club finish on the ladder? 3rd, similar to last year, won't risk the prize for a token

Will Hunt or Milford win the Dally M Medal? Nup, too many performers in 2016 spreading the points.

If the Broncos make the GF and win, who will be the Clive Churchill Medalist? Big if, Parker. Milf to star, but knowing the NRL and their stories...

Will a player suffer a major injury? Hopefully JT. I kid, god bless him.. seriously I hope someone smashes him (safely and all that..)

And in such a scenario, which rookie should take their place? Doubt any rookies come in for a long term injury, plus WB did so well blooding JoO etc and recruiting. Berrell should get a crack

Will Parker fix his goal kicking? Hah. Besides I don't want the supercoach fanboys getting anymore out of our mule

Who will be captain? Boyd maybe Hunt

Will Nikorima start in the halves at any point in the season? Hopefully, doubt Kevvie Walters will be flying DCE's flag so I'm crossing my nuts that Hunt gets a S.O.O. run

Which Bronco/s will debut in Origin this year? Roberts hopefully Hunt

Will Bennett come out as t/g: I hope so, I'll be on him like white on rice

 

[Kimlo]

Who will be the top try scorer? Roberts.

Where will the club finish on the ladder? 2nd

Will Hunt or Milford win the Dally M Medal? No

If the Broncos make the GF and win, who will be the Clive Churchill Medalist? Hunt or Milford. I'd say Hunt is more likely.

Will a player suffer a major injury? Hopefully no one.

And in such a scenario, which rookie should take their place? Nope.

Will Parker fix his goal kicking? I thought it did improve, but I think he's at the limit of his potential. Hopefully someone else can take over.

Who will be captain? Parker.

Will Nikorima start in the halves at any point in the season? Only if there's injury or rep duties for Milford/Hunt. Or them being rested.

Which Bronco/s will debut in Origin this year? Milford/Hunt

 

[M.B.88]

Who will be the top try scorer? Lachlan maranta

Where will the club finish on the ladder? 1st

Will Hunt or Milford win the Dally M Medal? No - reed will

If the Broncos make the GF and win, who will be the Clive Churchill Medalist? Reed

Will a player suffer a major injury? Reed, but he'll play on

Rookie of the year? Anderson

Who will be captain? Macca

Will Nikorima start in the halves at any point in the season? No, maranta will be in front of him

Which Bronco/s will debut in Origin this year? Maranta

 

[Super Freak]

Interesting stat.

Parker's kicking percentage for 2015 was the best it's been since 2010. Although in 2012 and 2013 he didn't kick as much.

2010 - 69/87 79.31%
2011 - 74/104 71.15%
2012 - 34/47 72.34%
2013 - 10/16 62.50%
2014 - 57/84 67.86%
2015 - 66/91 72.53%

I would say he has improved.

 

[Unbreakable]

Interesting stat.

Parker's kicking percentage for 2015 was the best it's been since 2010. Although in 2012 and 2013 he didn't kick as much.

2010 - 69/87 79.31%
2011 - 74/104 71.15%
2012 - 34/47 72.34%
2013 - 10/16 62.50%
2014 - 57/84 67.86%
2015 - 66/91 72.53%

I would say he has improved.

How could you possibly say he's improved when he kicked nearly 80% in 2010 with nearly as many as attempts as last season? I'd say he's at the point where there's no improvement left, purely minor fluctuation.

67-73% every season he's been the primary goal kicker since 2010. That's actually horrible when you look at what the likes of Reynolds, Maloney & Sezer are doing, 80-85% every season. That's potentially 30-40 points we're losing per season, purely from having a bad goal kicker.