Broncos 2020 Squad

Morepudding said:
I dunno. Signing Boyd was pretty fucking bad.
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Let's not rewrite history here. Boyd was fantastic for us when he first came back. You could similarly argue that Blair was a bad signing, one that I did not agree with at the time, but he was absolutely a part of why we were so successful in 2015. Both declined as the years went on, but they shouldn't be considered bad signings.
 
Morkel said:
Let's not rewrite history here. Boyd was fantastic for us when he first came back. You could similarly argue that Blair was a bad signing, one that I did not agree with at the time, but he was absolutely a part of why we were so successful in 2015. Both declined as the years went on, but they shouldn't be considered bad signings.
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Pretty accurate, but consider this.

If you got a car over a 6-7 year loan and it was a very good car for the first 2-3 years and then progressively got worse to the point it was a lemon - overall, you would not be happy with it.

Human nature means that, for most people at least, the first few years that were good would be overshadowed by the final few years where it was unreliable, breaking down, faulty and just not performing how you’d expect.

The 2015 Boyd signing is that car, probably a 1990’s Jaguar (when it was new of course). Good while you have that 3 year, new car warranty, but you’ll hate yourself a little more each day thereafter for buying it.

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Better still, it’s like buying that Jag on a 3 year loan with the intention of replacing it after that, only to refinance it for a further 4 years after that.

That would be the epitome of regret.
 
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Cult3 said:
Folau will probably be allowed back now that he’s apologised. There’s one for Melbourne
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I thought Beattie had ruled that out of course he’s no longer there and v’landys May have a different view.
 
The Strapper said:
I thought Beattie had ruled that out of course he’s no longer there and v’landys May have a different view.
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I think he is destined to be forbidden fruit. Most NRL clubs would love to have him for his talent, but the risk of another social media episode is too high to justify signing him.
 
lynx000 said:
I think he is destined to be forbidden fruit. Most NRL clubs would love to have him for his talent, but the risk of another social media episode is too high to justify signing him.
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At his current age, with all the current baggage, I just don't see their being enough upside to justify the risk for really anyone to take him on. He's also had a fair chunk of time out of the game now which wont help at that age.

I think at this point he'd have to go to somewhere like Japan. He could I guess change allegiances and see if Tonga would take him for their Rugby side or even their Sevens side, but seeing as that would extremely low paying, and after going across three codes for a range of different team he's proven he's mostly just a cash hungry mercenary, it's unlikely Folau would entertain it.
 
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Morkel said:
Let's not rewrite history here. Boyd was fantastic for us when he first came back. You could similarly argue that Blair was a bad signing, one that I did not agree with at the time, but he was absolutely a part of why we were so successful in 2015. Both declined as the years went on, but they shouldn't be considered bad signings.
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Sorry, i mean the deal he signed at the end of 2017. When he was clearly struggling with injury, on the wrong side of 30, and given a 4 year deal which has fucked us.
 
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Jamayne looking extra thick
Milf looking fit
 
getting rid of free maccas can do wonders for a players fitness
 
My line up for 2020 - I would experiment a fair bit with our depth during the season. I would not hesitate to drop anyone in this line up if they are not performing to standard

1. Jamayne Isaako
2. Darius Boyd
3. Jack Bird
4. Kotoni Staggs
5. Xavier Coates
6. Anthony Milford
7. Brodie Croft
8. Matthew Lodge
9. Jake Turpin
10. Payne Haas
11. Corey Oates
12. David Fifita
13. Tevita Pangai
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14. Alex Glenn
15. Patrick Carrigan
16. Thomas Flegler
17. Joe Ofahengaue
 
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upthebroncs said:
My line up for 2020 - I would experiment a fair bit with our depth during the season. I would not hesitate to drop anyone in this line up if they are not performing to standard

1. Jamayne Isaako
2. Darius Boyd
3. Jack Bird
4. Kotoni Staggs
5. Xavier Coates
6. Anthony Milford
7. Brodie Croft
8. Matthew Lodge
9. Jake Turpin
10. Payne Haas
11. Corey Oates
12. David Fifita
13. Tevita Pangai
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14. Alex Glenn
15. Patrick Carrigan
16. Thomas Flegler
17. Joe Ofahengaue
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Pretty Solid, would only probably like to keep a spare back on the bench, Bird and Glenn can play Lock/Centre if need be, but if we are down a half Boyd wont cut it at 6/7.
 
007 said:
Pretty Solid, would only probably like to keep a spare back on the bench, Bird and Glenn can play Lock/Centre if need be, but if we are down a half Boyd wont cut it at 6/7.
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Staggs can fill in at a pinch in the halves. I still think he will have McCullough there as cover for Turpin.
 
007 said:
Pretty Solid, would only probably like to keep a spare back on the bench, Bird and Glenn can play Lock/Centre if need be, but if we are down a half Boyd wont cut it at 6/7.
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Mine would be

1. Isaako
2. Oates
3. Arthurs/Perese (Trial Form)
4. Staggs
5. Coates
6. Milford
7. Croft
8. Haas
9. Turpin
10. Lodge
11. Carrigan
12. Fifita
13. Glenn

14. Offa
15. TPJ
16. Flegler
17 Bird
 
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