Broncos NYC 2014

Story on Ajuma Adams.

Young Bronco laps it up | Ipswich Queensland Times

Says he's looking to Sam Thaiday for advice and confirms that he'll be sticking around next season.

Also came across a story on Jordan Drew.

Drew battles dislocated finger ahead of 20s grand final | Toowoomba Chronicle

Not much to this, just talks about an injury Drew suffered and also states that both he and Taylor were apart of our Top 25 this season. That seems to contradict the Season Guide Big League produced that had Strasser in the Top 25. I'm willing to bet it was actually Taylor which again goes to show you how highly the club rates him.

I thought it was all 3? And another few of the 20's guys? Niko, Adams, Molo, Offa maybe?
 
A fair few trained in the senior squad but Drew & Taylor's place in the Top 25 is a more credible indication of how high esteem the club holds them.
 
1. Kodi Nikorima
2. Paul Byrnes
3. Tom Opacic
4. Jordan Drew
5. Jack Tuttle
6. Duncan Paia’aua
7. Ashley Taylor
8. Aaron Rockley
9. Jayden Berrell
10. Joe Ofahengaue
11. Brett Greinke ©
12. Brendon McBryde
13. Jai Arrow

Interchange:

14. Jayden Nikorima
15. George Fai
16. Ajuma Adams
17. Alex Barr
18. Kalolo Saitaua

Coach: Craig Hodges

Broncos NYC Team For Grand Final - Broncos
 
Just pointing out my answer is right there - it wasn't as if Griffin was the only person with a wrap on Taylor.
 
So, hopefully Drew is all good.

From what I've seen, players that have a dislocated finger don't tend to play the following week. Or maybe that's just the coach playing it safe since those injuries occurred in the regular season.

Hope Opacic is all good, as well.
 
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Best part of making the NYC Finals is the Big League features.

Here are there Profiles on the Broncos

1. Kodi Nikorima
Age: 20
Date of Birth (DOB): 3/4/1994
Height: 174cm
Weight: 85kg
Holden Cup (HC) Debut: 2012
HC Games: 66
HC Career Points: 172
HC Finals Appearances: 4 (Won 2)

2014 Stats
Games: 24
Runs: 274 (11.4 per game)
Metres: 3013 (125.5 per game)
Line-breaks: 20
Try Assists: 13
Offloads: 44
Tackles: 144 (6 per game)
Missed Tackles: 44

Could probably consider himself unlucky to not have played first grade this year after a scintillating Auckland Nines campaign. Has shifted between the halves and fullback all season but he has found a home at the back with his quick hands and razzle-dazzle.

2. Paul Byrnes
Age: 19
DOB: 12/8/1995
Height: 180cm
Weight: 82kg
HC Debut: 2012
HC Games: 41
HC Career Points: 102
HC Finals Appearance: 4 (Won 2)

Season Stats
Games: 19
Runs: 192 (10.1pg)
Metres: 1912 (100.6 pg)
Line-breaks: 9
Try Assists: 0
Offloads: 5
Tackles: 83
Missed Tackles: 31

The Townsville junior brings plenty of experience to the Brisbane backline with three seasons in the Holden Cup and plenty of representation at state level. The 19-year-old will be tough for the Warriors defenders to handle and is an excellent finisher, as exhibited by the double he scored in the semi-final against the West Tigers.

3. Tom Opacic
Age: 20
DOB: 7/9/1994
Height: 183cm
Weight: 100kg
HC Debut: 2013
HC Games: 43
HC Career Points: 100
HC Finals Appearances: 4 (Won 2)

Season Stats
Games: 26
Runs: 304 (11.7pg)
Metres: 3286 (126.4pg)
Line-breaks: 17
Try Assists: 2
Offloads: 2
Tackles: 214
Missed Tackles: 18

Those within the club regard Opacic as one of the hardest trainers and it's shown this season. Has a powerful running style that coach Craig Hodges believes could lead him to the second row one day and has been one of Brisbane's most consistent throughout 2014.

4. Jordan Drew
Age: 19
DOB: 26/1/1995
Height: 183cm
Weight: 95kg
HC Debut: 2013
HC Games: 29
HC Career Points: 52
HC Finals Appearances: 4 (Won 2)

Season Stats
Games: 17
Runs: 154 (9.1 pg)
Metres: 1814 (106.7 pg)
Line-breaks: 16
Try Assists: 2
Offloads: 5
Tackles: 172
Missed Tackles: 20

The Nanango junior dislocated a finger in last week's win over the Dragons and will have to overcome the injury to take the field today. His absence would be a massive loss for Brisbane given his form of late, which included two tries and two line-breaks against the Eels in Week One of the finals.

5. Jack Tuttle

Age: 19
DOB: 2/2/1995
Height: 186cm
Weight: 95kg
HC Debut: 2014
HC Games: 24
HC Career Points: 32
HC Finals Appearances: 3 (Won 2)

Season Stats
Games: 24
Runs: 145
Metres: 1264 (52.7 pg)
Line-breaks: 6
Try Assists: 2
Offloads: 1
Tackles: 215
Missed Tackles: 35

A rugby union convert who represented Australian schoolboys in the 15-man game two years ago and was pursued by the Queensland Reds. Fast and extremely agile, his time in rugby has gifted him with plenty of big-game experience, with an appaerance at the Youth Olympics for the Sevens version of the game.

6. Duncan Paia'aua
Age: 19
DOB: 20/1/1995
Height: 180cm
Weight: 91kg
HC Debut: 2013
HC Games: 36
HC Career Points: 184
HC Finals Appearances: 4 (Won 2)

Season Stats
Games: 18
Runs: 110 (6.1 pg)
Metres: 1056 (58.7pg)
Line-breaks: 11
Try Assists: 15
Offloads: 10
Tackles: 285
Missed Tackles: 51

The Rockhamption junior will play his last game of rugby league today after confirming his move to the Queensland Reds for next season. Trained with the NRL squad in the pre-season and possesses a strong defensive game for a five-eighth. He holds the cards to crack today's game wide open.

7. Ashley Taylor
Age: 19
DOB: 17/3/1995
Height: 181cm
Weight: 88kg
HC Debut: 2013
HC Games: 28
HC Career Points: 126
HC Finals Appearances: 3 (Won 2)

Season Stats
Games: 18
Runs: 103 (5.7pg)
Metres: 882 (49pg)
Line-breaks: 4
Try Assists: 25
Offloads: 12
Tackles: 253
Missed Tackles: 45

Taylor grew up playing touch football and it shows with his quick hands and light feet. An instrumental part of the Broncos' success this season, the youngster is signed until the end of 2016 and has scored eight tries since returning from a shoulder injury sustained in the pre-season.

8. Aaron Rockley
Age: 20
DOB: 16/2/1994
Height: 182cm
Weight: 106kg
HC Debut: 2013
HC Games: 36
HC Career Points: 12
HC Finals Appearances: 4 (Won 2)

Season Stats
Games: 26
Runs: 201 (7.7pg)
Metres: 2113 (81.3pg)
Line-breaks: 2
Try Assists: 0
Offloads: 1
Tackles: 618
Missed Tackles: 22

Has played all but one game for the Broncos this year and forms a large part of their grunt up-front. Averaging more than 10 metres per run he will be looking to finish his time in the Holden Cup a winner before he progresses to the senior grades next year.

9. Jayden Berrell
Age: 19
DOB: 1/6/1995
Height: 176cm
Weight: 85kg
HC Debut: 2012
HC Games: 57
HC Career Points: 32
HC Finals Appearances: 4 (Won 2)

Season Stats
Games: 26
Runs: 122 (4.7 pg)
Metres: 1191 (45.8pg)
Line-breaks: 6
Try Assists: 4
Offloads: 18
Tackles: 597
Missed Tackles: 82

The diminutive hooker has represented Queensland at both under-16 and under-18 levels. A livewire out of dummy-half, the Gold Coast junior has crossed for six tries so far this season and has an 87 per cent efficiency rate in defence. Expect him to set the tone for the Broncos in the decider.

10. Joe Ofahengaue
Age: 19
DOB: 15/9/1995
Height: 187cm
Weight: 112kg
HC Debut: 2013
HC Games: 50
HC Career Points: 20
HC Finals Appearances: 4 (Won 2)

Season Stats
Games: 27
Runs: 458 (17 pg)
Metres: 4793 (177.5 pg)
Line-breaks: 7
Try Assists: 5
Offloads: 9
Tackles: 763
Missed Tackles: 51

The form front-rower of the competition and the man most likely to break through the Warriors. The under 20s Queensland Origin representative leads the league in metres, runs, runs after restarts and just about every other category that is vital to being a good prop. Made 197 metres last week.

11. Brett Greinke (c)
Age: 20
DOB: 3/3/1994
Height: 190cm
Weight: 103kg
HC Debut: 2012
HC Games: 46
HC Career Points: 48
HC Finals Appearances: 4 (Won 2)

Season Stats
Games: 26
Runs: 249 (9.6 pg)
Metres: 2303 (88.6pg)
Line-breaks: 7
Try Assists: 1
Offloads: 3
Tackles: 672
Missed Tackles: 42

Greinke's calling card is not in his natural ability but how hard he had to work on his game to reach this level. Today marks his final taste of under-20s football, a level at which he was rewarded with a junior Queensland Origin jersey this year. The skipper can also play in the centres but been a real workhorse for the Brisbane in attack.

12. Brendon McBryde
Age: 19
DOB: 5/5/1995
Height: 183cm
Weight: 94kg
HC Debut: 2014
HC Games: 16
HC Career Points: 12
HC Finals Appearances: 3 (Won 2)

Season Stats
Games: 16
Runs: 112 (7 pg)
Metres: 1045 (65.3 pg)
Line-breaks: 4
Try Assists: 2
Offloads: 1
Tackles: 365
Missed Tackles: 44

No stranger in the big stage with experience playing for Queensland schoolboys level. McBryde is a noted hooker but will slot into the back row for today's clash with the Warriors. The 19-year-old is a regular 80-minute performer and his toil will continue to be an essential part of the Broncos grunt up front.

13. Jai Arrow
Age: 19
DOB: 12/7/1995
Height: 189cm
Weight: 95kg
HC Debut: 2012
HC Games: 49
HC Career Points: 16
HC Finals Appearances: 4 (Won 2)

Season Stats
Games: 26
Runs: 360 (13.8 pg)
Metres: 3482 (133.9 pg)
Line-breaks: 4
Try Assists: 0
Offloads: 17
Tackles: 783
Missed Tackles: 30

Arrow's 170 metres against the Dragons last week were instumental to the Broncos making it to the grand final. The metres aren't a surprise though - the former Australian Schoolboys representative made the sixth-most runs of any player during the regular season.

14. Jayden Nikorima
Age: 18
DOB: 5/10/1996
Height: 174cm
Weight: 82kg
HC Debut: 2014
HC Games: 19
HC Career Points: 166
HC Finals Appearances: 2 (Won 2)

Season Stats
Games: 19
Runs: 112 (5.9 pg)
Metres: 957 (50.3 pg)
Line-breaks: 13
Try Assists: 8
Offloads: 10
Tackles: 257
Missed Tackles: 44

The former Australian Schoolboys player turns 18 today and his quick feet and unpredictible play could be the gift his club needs. Since he's been dropped back to the bench the dynamic half has created havoc for the tired defensive lines. Expect him to have a party out there.

15. George Fai
Age: 17
DOB: 18/10/1996
Height: 185cm
Weight: 102kg
HC Debut: 2014
HC Games: 10
HC Career Points: 0
HC Finals Appearances: 3 (2 Won)

Season Stats
Games: 10
Runs: 49 (4.9 pg)
Metres: 559 (55.9 pg)
Line-breaks: 0
Try Assists: 0
Offloads: 0
Tackles: 76
Missed Tackles: 11

By George when Fai hits the ball up you know about it. At just 17 the hulking forward averaging more than 11 metres per run and is showing exactly why he donned the Australian Schoolboys jumper last year. Hails from the famed breeding grounds at Logan in Brisbane's south-east.

16. Ajuma Adams
Age: 20
DOB: 12/2/1994
Height: 183cm
Weight: 102kg
HC Debut: 2012
HC Games: 67
HC Career Points: 40
HC Finals Appearances: 4 (Won 2)

Season Stats
Games: 26
Runs: 267 (10.3 pg)
Metres: 2283 (87.9pg)
Line-breaks: 5
Offloads: 57
Tackles: 546
Missed Tackles: 32

Adams trained with the NRL squad over the pre-season and has brought the confidence from the summer into his performances for the under-20s this year. One of just three Broncos to make more than 2,000 metres and 500 tackles this season, the 20-year-old has only missed one game in 2014.

17. Alex Barr
Age: 19
DOB: 2/8/1995
Height: 192cm
Weight: 105kg
HC Debut: 2012
HC Games: 61
HC Career Points: 40
HC Finals Appearances: 3 (Won 2)

Season Stats
Games: 25
Runs: 171 (6.8 pg)
Metres: 1736 (69.4 pg)
Line-breaks: 5
Try Assists: 0
Offloads: 5
Tackles: 488
Missed Tackles: 36

A hulking second-rower who has represented Queensland under-18s and formerly played for the Storm, Barr has had a fantastic season for the Broncos off the bench. A strong line-runner, he has crossed for six tries and is another Bronco who cracked the mark of averaging more than 10 metres per run this season.
 
anyone know if i'll be able to watch the NYC game on digital pass?
 
The NYC Final is 100% on Foxsports 1, not nein
 
The NYC Final is 100% on Foxsports 1, not nein

The Final is on both Fox Sports and 9.

Broadcast starts at 12:30 on Fox Sports 1 and Channel 9.
 
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The Final is on both Fox Sports and 9.

Broadcast starts at 12:30 on Fox Sports 1 and Channel 9.
Correct, both the U20's and the State Finals will be broadcast live on both channels. NRL GF will be on Nein only.
 
The Final is on both Fox Sports and 9.

Broadcast starts at 12:30 on Fox Sports 1 and Channel 9.

Correct, both the U20's and the State Finals will be broadcast live on both channels. NRL GF will be on Nein only.

Any idea who the callers are for both networks ?

I like the Fox commentators a lot .... Alan Tongue did the last Broncos game and i thought he was fantastic (although not the main caller)

No idea who does it for Channel Nein ???
 

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