Broncos Player Movement and Rumours 2020

[Unbreakable]

More like Bird to 6 and Opa to 3.

Nikorima didn't sign a 3 year extension to continue to ply his trade off the bench. It's pretty much a lock that he's starting in the halves next year imo.

 

[Broncs_Fan]

I don't get the whole Bird for lock people. Why would you waste one of your great attacking talents in the forwards? For me he's got to play in the backs/halves where he can properly show his talents.

I also hate how Nathan Brown plays Sione Mata'utia in the forwards as a hit up merchant when he is a talented outside back.

 

[Accept]

Nikorima didn't sign a 3 year extension to continue to ply his trade off the bench. It's pretty much a lock that he's starting in the halves next year imo.

Niko signed a 3 year extension because he had no other options, nobody else wanted him. He is only on a minimal wage which is perfect for a sometimes bench player. The notion that Bennett is paying Bird massive money to play centre or lock is ludicrous.

 

[Danoz Direct]

Pretty sure Bird will play centre.

 

[Old Mate]

Everyone thought it was ridiculous to pay a winger in Folau what we did. Worked out great.

 

[Unbreakable]

I think in terms of the team composition that him playing centre is best, but I'm not sure he will be, I doubt Wayne is on board with paying something like $1.4m of our salary cap on just our centres.. But you never know.

I like the make-up of our 2018 squad with Bird at Centre, I'd be throwing TPJ in to the starting line-up, get him combining with Milford & Bird on the left edge, we'd be unstoppable.

2018 -

1. Boyd (c)
2. Oates
3. Roberts
4. Bird
5. Kahu
6. Milford
7. Nikorima
8. Ofahengaue
9. McCullough
10. Blair
11. Pangai Jr
12. Gillett
13. McGuire

14. Glenn
15. Thaiday
16. Sims
17. Fai / Lodge / Haas

 

[Alec]

I'd still wouldn't mind seeing him in the 2nd row,on the right with Jet and helping Niko with the ball playing.

 

[Danoz Direct]

I think in terms of the team composition that him playing centre is best, but I'm not sure he will be, I doubt Wayne is on board with paying something like $1.4m of our salary cap on just our centres.. But you never know.

I like the make-up of our 2018 squad with Bird at Centre, I'd be throwing TPJ in to the starting line-up, get him combining with Milford & Bird on the left edge, we'd be unstoppable.

2018 -

1. Boyd (c)
2. Oates
3. Roberts
4. Bird
5. Kahu
6. Milford
7. Nikorima
8. Ofahengaue
9. McCullough
10. Blair
11. Pangai Jr
12. Gillett
13. McGuire

14. Glenn
15. Thaiday
16. Sims
17. Fai / Lodge / Haas

I wouldn't mind TPJ in the second row if he could defend better, I don't think his defence is up to it. If he was going to start I think it has to be at lock with McGuire back to prop. One of Blair or Ofahengaue would go to the bench with Sims to drop out.

 

[Foordy]

I think in terms of the team composition that him playing centre is best, but I'm not sure he will be, I doubt Wayne is on board with paying something like $1.4m of our salary cap on just our centres.. But you never know.

I like the make-up of our 2018 squad with Bird at Centre, I'd be throwing TPJ in to the starting line-up, get him combining with Milford & Bird on the left edge, we'd be unstoppable.

2018 -

1. Boyd (c)
2. Oates
3. Roberts
4. Bird
5. Kahu
6. Milford
7. Nikorima
8. Ofahengaue
9. McCullough
10. Blair
11. Pangai Jr
12. Gillett
13. McGuire

14. Glenn
15. Thaiday
16. Sims
17. Fai / Lodge / Haas

not a bad team, but I don't think Ofa is ready to start yet. and i think Glenn is better starting than off the bench.

the only changes i would make (but i don't expect them to happen) is:

Glenn to start in 11
Pangai Jr to start in 13
McGuire to move back to prop
Ofahengaue to move to the bench

 

[Unbreakable]

I wouldn't mind TPJ in the second row if he could defend better, I don't think his defence is up to it. If he was going to start I think it has to be at lock with McGuire back to prop. One of Blair or Ofahengaue would go to the bench with Sims to drop out.

It's not a true Danoz post if it's not complaining about Sims..

This is literally like your 50th post asking for him to be dropped or saying that he's a dud, what's he done to you champ, pork your missus? I understand well and truly that he hasn't been a standout this year, but for the price we're paying him, he's giving us more than what you could find for that price anywhere on the open market. If he doesn't improve his game, he probably won't be a long-term fixture, your vendetta against him is getting a little tiresome though, we get it.

 

[Big Pete]

Everyone thought it was ridiculous to pay a winger in Folau what we did. Worked out great.

What? Missing the finals for the first time in 19 years?

 

[Danoz Direct]

It's not a true Danoz post if it's not complaining about Sims..

This is literally like your 50th post asking for him to be dropped or saying that he's a dud, what's he done to you champ, pork your missus? I understand well and truly that he hasn't been a standout this year, but for the price we're paying him, he's giving us more than what you could find for that price anywhere on the open market. If he doesn't improve his game, he probably won't be a long-term fixture, your vendetta against him is getting a little tiresome though, we get it.

Hey, I like to be consistent.

Look I don't have a vendetta against the guy, I just think he is our weakest link in the forwards. Plain and simple.

 

[Unbreakable]

Hey, I like to be consistent.

Look I don't have a vendetta against the guy, I just think he is our weakest link in the forwards. Plain and simple.

Thaiday is our weakest link in the forwards, and he's being paid roughly 4x what Sims is being paid.

 

[Foordy]

Hey, I like to be consistent.

Look I don't have a vendetta against the guy, I just think he is our weakest link in the forwards. Plain and simple.

If you want to jump off the "Drop Sims" train for a bit ... how about you join the "Drop Moga" train ... plenty of room :P

 

[holdzy]

There's some news today Ash will re-sign with the Titans on a big deal.

*Take with usual grain of salt.

 

[Danoz Direct]

Thaiday is our weakest link in the forwards, and he's being paid roughly 4x what Sims is being paid.

I don't agree that Thaiday is our weakest link. Has far more skill and more experience than Sims which is invaluable.

Stats from the Bulldogs match:

Thaiday - 11 runs for 107 metres and 2 offloads

Sims - 8 runs for 67 metres and 1 offload

 

[Danoz Direct]

If you want to jump off the "Drop Sims" train for a bit ... how about you join the "Drop Moga" train ... plenty of room :p

Can I be on both trains? :biggrin:

 

[Wolfie]

BRONCOS coach Wayne Bennett insists Tom Opacic will not be granted a release despite Sydney NRL rivals circling the out-of-favour three-quarter.

The 100kg Opacic impressed in his rookie season last year but has been unable to break into the NRL this season after undergoing off-season shoulder surgery.

That opened the door for Cowboys import Tautau Moga, who has been a revelation for the Broncos this season at left centre.

Sydney clubs are keen to secure Opacic but with Moga going to the Knights next season, Bennett insists there is a future at Red Hill for the Queensland Residents representative.

http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport...p/news-story/5f04c6d97b45ae0b7db79096b63c9c4a

Its a bullshit story from Badel.