Broncos Auckland 9s Squad

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Young Bronco Gets Chance At Nines - Broncos

ANOTHER young charge will get his chance at the NRL Auckland Nines after the Broncos made a late squad change today.

Jamayne Isaako comes into the team for the tournament that starts tomorrow after an injury to Elijah Alick.

Alick, who has been in the Broncos’ under-20s system for a couple of years, was set to return from a knee reconstruction.

However a hamstring problem suffered at training has put his comeback on ice.

Isaako, who joined the Broncos in the pre-season from the Sharks, has been brought in as a replacement.

The Broncos have flown to Auckland this morning and will participate in a coaching clinic at Marist Saints Rugby League Club tonight.

They will train tomorrow morning before attending a public reception and fan zone with all players and teams.

Brisbane kick off their tournament with matches against Manly and the Bulldogs on Saturday, before playing the Warriors on Sunday.

BRONCOS' NRL AUCKLAND NINES SQUAD

Sam Thaiday (c)
Carlin Anderson
Jai Arrow
Adam Blair
Darius Boyd
Alex Glenn
Keegan Hipgrave
Jamayne Isaako
Andrew McCullough
Francis Molo
Todd Murphy
Darren Nicholls
Corey Oates
Joseph Ofahengaue
Tom Opacic
Jonus Pearson
Sam Scarlett
Caleb Timu
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Yeah not a huge injury, if it had of been we would have heard much earlier.
 
Okay..I've missed something over the silly season, perhaps it was the nausea I've felt thinking about Hunt and the gf but didn't we release Darren Nicholls last season ? Don't jump on me, I just haven't been paying much attention ( heart attacks, recovery etc etc)
 
Huge said:
Okay..I've missed something over the silly season, perhaps it was the nausea I've felt thinking about Hunt and the gf but didn't we release Darren Nicholls last season ? Don't jump on me, I just haven't been paying much attention ( heart attacks, recovery etc etc)
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Yeah we released him mid-season to the Bunnies, and then we signed him after the season ended from the Bunnies for depth. :P
 
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( heart attacks, recovery etc etc)
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Yeah, no biggy. Hope you and your fam are well Huge.

The Broncos released Nicholls to South Sydney but once it became apparent that he wasn't going to get a go, he opted to return up here and the club accepted him back. He did really well in North Sydney, took a side that was struggling to win games into the finals where I believe he captained them.

It's good news for everyone involved.
 
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Huge said:
Okay..I've missed something over the silly season, perhaps it was the nausea I've felt thinking about Hunt and the gf but didn't we release Darren Nicholls last season ? Don't jump on me, I just haven't been paying much attention ( heart attacks, recovery etc etc)
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Hope that ticker is doing better mate
 
Thanks one and all..for both the kind thoughts and the information. Yes, I am exceedingly well and return to work this coming Tuesday. Couple of stents did the trick ! I'm quite glad Nicholls is back to be honest and would like to see him in first grade. He may not get there of course but he seemed to be a good organiser, a thinker with time to choose good options.
 
[h=1]Carlin Anderson and Jonus Pearson tipped to star at Auckland Nines[/h]SAM Thaiday has compared Broncos rookie winger Jonus Pearson to Jharal Yow Yeh while Alex Glenn predicts Carlin Anderson will light up the NRL Nines.
Broncos stars nominated the two exciting outside backs as the must-watch rookies in Brisbane’s team at this weekend’s Auckland Nines.
Pearson is a Rockhampton product who is relatively new to rugby league but is a supreme athlete.
Anderson is well established in league after dominating the Intrust Super Cup last year for the Ipswich Jets.
The Broncos fought off several clubs to re-sign Anderson, who scored some outrageous tries for the Jets as they won the state and national grand finals.
Pearson, 20, debuted for the Broncos in their under-20s team last season and his ability score a try with defenders on top of him has impressed senior Brisbane officials who are searching for another large winger who can barge over the line.


The Broncos have missed Yow Yeh’s finishing ability in recent seasons.
“We have a couple young guys coming over with us and I’m looking forward to seeing Jonus Pearson play,” Thaiday said.
“He’s a fast kid who reminds me of a young Jharal because he’s a great finisher on the wing.’’
Glenn said Anderson could use the Nines to prove he deserved to be considered for Round 1, because the Broncos will be missing outside backs Jack Reed and Lachlan Maranta.


“Our speedster Carlin Anderson, you have to keep an eye out for him,” Glenn said.
“The space out there in Nines means we have to get the ball to him as much as we can.
“This is a great opportunity for Carlin. He had a great season last year for the Jets (and)
he’s been training well throughout the pre-season, so now it is in his hands.”


The Broncos flew out of Brisbane for Auckland on Thursday morning, joining all 16 NRL clubs in a mass evacuation of NRL talent for New Zealand before tomorrow’s opening day of competition.
The NRL sent a formal letter to all NRL clubs this week informing them they will have an off-duty policeman with players at all times and they must represent the sport in its best light.
Glenn said there were no excuses for anyone being caught in drama during the Nines because NRL players were well educated on how to avoid trouble.
“We all get shown the right direction and are given tips on how to conduct yourself so it does come down to the player himself,” he said.
The Broncos made a late change to their Nines squad, with Sharks centre recruit Jamayne Isaako coming into the team after an injury to Elijah Alick.

http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport...s/news-story/2d165ac0322c8e43263e7e066ae65466
 
We've got a fair chance of winning all of our pool games in my opinion, Bulldogs, Roosters and Eels.
 
Boyd's Role Change For Nines - Broncos

Darbs will be playing Five-Eighth at the Nines.

DARIUS Boyd will get the rare chance to play like a five-eighth in the NRL Auckland Nines tomorrow.

The Broncos had a secret Nines training session at Auckland's Ellerslie Domain this morning where some strategies and team goals were mapped out.

In this modified format of the game Boyd's ball-playing skills will come in handy as he gravitates from his traditional role of fullback to play more like a half.

Boyd admitted he will probably have to play differently in his first shot at the Nines tournament.

"I think so - I will be a bit more around the middle and link with the forwards and the other halves," he said this morning.

"It is going to be different.

"I have never played before so I am really excited.

Boyd said the team worked on a few important things as they prepare for pool matches against the Sea Eagles and Bulldogs tomorrow.

They will face the Warriors on Sunday.

Boyd said a Broncos side that had a nice mix of experience and youthful speed would give it a crack.

"It was really good at training today - I think we got some confidence with the team," he said.

"I think everyone is excited for tomorrow and Sunday as well.

"Obviously you have to slide (in defence) and have to cover a lot more field.

"Not making mistakes is key.

"If you can hold onto the ball it will go a long way towards winning the game."

The Broncos' first match against Manly will kick off at 11.45am Queensland time (2.45pm NZ time).
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Last year was Bulldogs, Roosters and Sharks.

Year before that was Eels, Roosters and Dogs.
 
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