Broncos NYC 2013

[Ari Gold]

It's an interesting (perhaps not the right word) sign that even something like an Under 20's QLD team features only 3 Broncos and none of them play in the backs or spine.

 

[Big Pete]

Mmm, sort of. It's definitely down on the six we had last year but going back the last 8 or so years and the Broncos have never really had that many junior Origin representatives.

I believe it shows where our batch of NYC players are at. The side is predominately pretty young, dominated by 18 and 19 year olds. Some of our 93 recruits had pretty awful luck sadly.

 

[Splinter]

I could not get to the match until halftime last week and the second half was a scrappy affair. Couple of barge over tries to the Broncs forwards. For those of you asking about Taylor, it is too early to tell. He definitely plays what is in front of him but has not setup up too many tries with short passes. The tries he has setup are from kicks whether it be for himself or for his outside backs. He is not afraid to put through a grubber on halfway for his winger or centre to run onto. Last week his try in the second half was from a scrum. He looked outside and then noticed no one at home for NQ so put a kick through on first tackle for himself to score. No one within 5 metres of him when he got to the ball in goal.
need to see a lot more of him yet.
as for Berrell he did not get a run in the second half, Cullen played hooker. He is only 17 and they have him as starting hooker so they see ability in him. My guess is they are easing him into U20s.
i know the score was close but really Broncos were by far the better team for the second half

 

[Splinter]

Some info I have heard on a couple of players. Soape Palau broke his ankle in the pre season, not sure when he will be back. Joseph Forrester apparently arrived at the airport for Roosters match late, they allowed him to play that match but he was then dropped as part of the discipline required of the players

 

[Big Pete]

Boys were thoroughly out-played by the Blues.

Not a whole lot to write home about. Molo and Timu were some of the best in a well beaten side but didn't really put their hands up as potential first graders. Oates was pretty ordinary.

 

[Son Edo]

NSW simply have better players coming through. Some brilliant try's scored in that contest.

Congrats to Cornish, Darren Lockyer medalist.

 

[1910]

Cornish was oustanding in the second half I am even more sold on him now. Apart from Mann and Milford Queensland lacked options.

 

[nopatience101]

Cornish was oustanding in the second half I am even more sold on him now. Apart from Mann and Milford Queensland lacked options.

It's a nice dilemma for the Raiders to be in with Williams looking for a new deal, who do they see as the future.

 

[1910]

It's a nice dilemma for the Raiders to be in with Williams looking for a new deal, who do they see as the future.

Cornish re-signed middle of last year. Milford's future is at fullback, they can fit all three into future teams. But as I have previously stated I would love Cornish in Brisbane.

 

[ivanhungryjak]

Cornish re-signed middle of last year. Milford's future is at fullback, they can fit all three into future teams. But as I have previously stated I would love Cornish in Brisbane.

You'd think something has to give with the three young blokes, McCrone, Campese in the halves and Reece Robinson at the back.

 

[Ari Gold]

You'd think something has to give with the three young blokes, McCrone, Campese in the halves and Reece Robinson at the back.

Not to mention they have "developed" Dugan and Carney in recent times as well. In that same period, most clubs haven't produced any more than 1 good half. Don't know who does their recruiting down there but they do a hell of a job.

 

[Big Pete]

NYC Broncos Round 7

1. Kurt Capewell
2. Paul Byrnes
3. Tom Opacic
4. Michael O'Keefe
5. Joseph Forrester
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Ashley Taylor
8. Francis Molo
9. Jayden Berrell
10. Stephen Coombe (c)
11. Caleb Timu
12. Corey Oates
13. Ben Garcia

14. Cameron Cullen
15. Ajuma Adams
16. Brendon Lee
17. Jai Arrow

Pretty strong line-up, particularly in the forwards.

Backs are fairly untested. Not sold on Opacic, haven't heard much on O'Keefe and Forrester doesn't strike me as a winger - he seems like one of those mobile backrows who found their way out in the backs.

Tigers are the defending premiers and still boast a very strong line-up. Think their current line-up is made up of Keebra & their victorious SG Ball side. Will be tough and wouldn't be surprised to see them put a halt to our fairly surprising 4-2 start.

 

[Splinter]

NYC Broncos Round 7

1. Kurt Capewell
2. Paul Byrnes
3. Tom Opacic
4. Michael O'Keefe
5. Joseph Forrester
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Ashley Taylor
8. Francis Molo
9. Jayden Berrell
10. Stephen Coombe (c)
11. Caleb Timu
12. Corey Oates
13. Ben Garcia

14. Cameron Cullen
15. Ajuma Adams
16. Brendon Lee
17. Jai Arrow

Pretty strong line-up, particularly in the forwards.

Backs are fairly untested. Not sold on Opacic, haven't heard much on O'Keefe and Forrester doesn't strike me as a winger - he seems like one of those mobile backrows who found their way out in the backs.

Tigers are the defending premiers and still boast a very strong line-up. Think their current line-up is made up of Keebra & their victorious SG Ball side. Will be tough and wouldn't be surprised to see them put a halt to our fairly surprising 4-2 start.

I also am not sure about the backs but everyone should keep an eye on Byrnes and Arrow for the future. Byrnes has been playing well and from the limited time I have seen Arrow he has looked outstanding. Both are 17 I believe and turn 18 later this year

 

[Big Pete]

Brisbane Broncos 24 (Byrnes 2, Cullen, Taylor, Opacic tries; Taylor 2/5 goals) def. West Tigers 22

Brisbane produced their 5th victory of the NYC season, defeating the defending premiers on the back of three late tries. The game appeared destined to be known as the Mitchell Moses show. In just his second game, the West Tigers five eigth had a hand in all four tries for the home side in a commanding performance. However, the Broncos were able to steal the show, with star backrow Caleb Timu coming up with the play of the game, making a break before putting a kick through for his winger to score in the corner. The play gave the Broncos momentum and they were able to gain the lead with successive tries to Ashley Taylor & Tom Opacic which proved decisive.

 

[Big Pete]

NYC Broncos Round 8

1. Kurt Capewell
2. Paul Byrnes
3. Tom Opacic
4. Joseph Forrester
5. Elijah Alick
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Ashley Taylor
8. Benjamin Garcia
9. Jayden Berrell
10. Stephen Coombe (c)
11. Caleb Timu
12. Corey Oates
13. Jai Arrow

14. Cameron Cullen
15. Ajuma Adams
16. Brendon Lee
17. Jo Ofahengaue

Francis Molo is out, I haven't heard any reports but that's a big blow after a great performance against the Tigers.

Mal Meninga Cup Seagulls back Elijah Alick comes onto the wing. He wasn't apart of the squad to start the year so it'll be interesting to get a report on him.

 

[1910]

Ofahengaue back after two weeks in FOGS Colts, he played very strongly and got players player one week.

 

[Big Pete]

Brisbane Broncos 22 (Timu 2, Garcia, Capewell tries; Taylor 3/4 goals) def. South Sydney 20

Brisbane have managed to hold South Sydney out to record their sixth win from eight games.

The Broncos made it difficult for themselves, conceding soft mistakes inside their own half in the dying stages of the game, but a sterling defensive effort sealed the narrow two points victory.

French recruit, Benjamin Garcia, was a stand-out for the Broncos, recording 35 tackles, making 14 runs for 130m and barging over to score an important try just after half-time.

Brisbane opened their account in the 6th minute through star backrow Caleb Timu.

Unsatisfied with just one try, Timu crossed just before half-time to peg South Sydney back 14-10.

 

[Bucking Beads]

Timu is such a try scoring machine.