Broncos Player Movement and Rumours 2020

[Kyall]

We have Boyd and Issako then who?

 

[Alec]

Isaako doesn't look anything particularly special either to be honest, and he's 2 years older. Not particularly fast, nor strong, and a Hoffman level passer. I hope Super Freak isn't talking about him, no guaratee Allan isn't going surpass him.

 

[Skathen]

Isaako has had how many minutes at FB in total in the NRL? Comparisons to Hoggman at this stage are laughable.

The guy has a running game that craps all over Hoffman, cutting guys to ribbons and breaking ankles earlier in the year. He needs to find confidence and the rest will come. Not to mention he didnt have a big sulk and cry about being put back on the wing, team player, unlike hoffman.

 

[Waynesaurus]

Yeah I’m sure when we signed Bird our full intention was to have him sit on the sidelines all year injured......

I agree we didn't expect him to sit on the sidelines but his signing for me is rather large indicator that we have lost our way.

Rather than spending money in areas we needed it, we threw a whole wad of the cap at a position where we had plenty of young options.

 

[Foordy]

I agree we didn't expect him to sit on the sidelines but his signing for me is rather large indicator that we have lost our way.

Rather than spending money in areas we needed it, we threw a whole wad of the cap at a position where we had plenty of young options.

we chased the area we needed at the same time (i.e. halfback) ... he turned us down for the massive offer he received from the Titans.

 

[Waynesaurus]

we chased the area we needed at the same time (i.e. halfback) ... he turned us down for the massive offer he received from the Titans.

True......... but we did we arrogance, we just expected Taylor to come running when we called and didn't bother to consider any of the other options that were available.

 

[Foordy]

True......... but we did we arrogance, we just expected Taylor to come running when we called and didn't bother to consider any of the other options that were available.

there were no other option available ... at least none that were better than what we had

 

[Wolfie]

Bird at the Sharks was a very capable fullback. I'd also like to see maybe see if we can get Kotoni running at fullback for Redcliffe and see how he goes. Only thing that worries me with him is defence at fullback. If he can develop that he could be a real option.

Still not convinced Issako has developed his game a great deal more than what I saw from him last year. He suits wing, long term fullback I'm not convinced.

 

[Old Mate]

Isaako doesn't look anything particularly special either to be honest, and he's 2 years older. Not particularly fast, nor strong, and a Hoffman level passer. I hope Super Freak isn't talking about him, no guaratee Allan isn't going surpass him.

I liked him in defence and I think he showed tonight he isn’t too bad kicking in play but I haven’t seen anything to suggest he can put a pass on. Unpopular opinion but I’m thinking if Nikorima has a place in the starting side that’s probably it.

 

[Foordy]

I liked him in defence and I think he showed tonight he isn’t too bad kicking in play but I haven’t seen anything to suggest he can put a pass on. Unpopular opinion but I’m thinking if Nikorima has a place in the starting side that’s probably it.

I agree.

the only real thing that would worry me with Niko at fulback is his ability to win a contested catch under the bomb

 

[upthebroncs]

I agree.

the only real thing that would worry me with Niko at fulback is his ability to win a contested catch under the bomb

No, not Nikorima at fullback. Height makes me nervous these days due to any weaknesses being exposed in the NRL. They'd target him like crazy.

Short term he's a bench utility. Long term he could be a hooker. As he matures he will be able to handle the middle more.

I'd be happy for him to gradually take more minutes from McCullough.

Our long term fullback is a tricky one.

I'm just going to come out and say when you look at our squad, Milford would have to be the best long term option.

Assuming we want to keep Corey Paix and Tanah Boyd.. Would it not make sense to consider the shift?

Potentially

1. Anthony Milford
6. Tanah Boyd
7. Corey Paix
9. Kodi Nikorima

With a bit more maturity that'd be a competitive spine.

Obviously we'd need to sign an experienced half for a few years in order to get the spine to this point or Kodi could play 6 until McCullough has retired.

 

[mitch222]

We have Boyd and Issako then who?

How many are we supposed to have exactly?

 

[mitch222]

No, not Nikorima at fullback. Height makes me nervous these days due to any weaknesses being exposed in the NRL. They'd target him like crazy.

Short term he's a bench utility. Long term he could be a hooker. As he matures he will be able to handle the middle more.

I'd be happy for him to gradually take more minutes from McCullough.

Our long term fullback is a tricky one.

I'm just going to come out and say when you look at our squad, Milford would have to be the best long term option.

Assuming we want to keep Corey Paix and Tanah Boyd.. Would it not make sense to consider the shift?

Potentially

1. Anthony Milford
6. Tanah Boyd
7. Corey Paix
9. Kodi Nikorima

With a bit more maturity that'd be a competitive spine.

Obviously we'd need to sign an experienced half for a few years in order to get the spine to this point or Kodi could play 6 until McCullough has retired.

You literally just said Nikorima wouldn't make a good fullback due to his height then you put Milford at fullback who is a whole 2cm taller

 

[upthebroncs]

You literally just said Nikorima wouldn't make a good fullback due to his height then you put Milford at fullback who is a whole 2cm taller

Milford's talent to height ratio is better than Nikorima's. It's a complicated science. Other decent ratios I can think of would be Preston Campbell and Ben Barba.

I also said he's the best option in our squad. I'd much rather recruit

 

[Jason Simmons]

I liked him in defence and I think he showed tonight he isn’t too bad kicking in play but I haven’t seen anything to suggest he can put a pass on. Unpopular opinion but I’m thinking if Nikorima has a place in the starting side that’s probably it.

I remember a particular Melbourne Storm game where he was targetted ruthlessly in defence. After 4 tries conceded even Wayne had to hook him...

That would be every single game for us with him at fullback...

 

[Sproj]

I remember a particular Melbourne Storm game where he was targetted ruthlessly in defence. After 4 tries conceded even Wayne had to hook him...

That would be every single game for us with him at fullback...

No it wouldn't. Did that happen with Barba? Milford (at Canberra) or Bowen? Fullback and wing are very different positions. KNik would go infinitely better than the current version of Boyd at the back. When Bird is fit, I think this is actually the best spine:

1. KNik
6. Bird
7. Milford
9. Turpin

I just don't see where Macca fits unless you put him at 6 and Bird at 9. One thing that is painfully obvious to me though is that Macca at 9 will not be seeing the Broncs win any titles any time soon. He is a good footballer but I just don't know where he fits but what I do know is where he does NOT fit and that is at 9. He could be an interesting experiment at 6 though, he has the tools for craftiness, not everyone needs speed, even in the halves.

And yes, I am aware this will be a very unpopular opinion.

 

[Skyblues87]

No it wouldn't. Did that happen with Barba? Milford (at Canberra) or Bowen? Fullback and wing are very different positions. KNik would go infinitely better than the current version of Boyd at the back. When Bird is fit, I think this is actually the best spine:

1. KNik
6. Bird
7. Milford
9. Turpin

I just don't see where Macca fits unless you put him at 6 and Bird at 9. One thing that is painfully obvious to me though is that Macca at 9 will not be seeing the Broncs win any titles any time soon. He is a good footballer but I just don't know where he fits but what I do know is where he does NOT fit and that is at 9. He could be an interesting experiment at 6 though, he has the tools for craftiness, not everyone needs speed, even in the halves.

And yes, I am aware this will be a very unpopular opinion.

Just throwing something out there. Macca to lock Knik to Hooker and sign a HB

 

[Foordy]

Just throwing something out there. Macca to lock Knik to Hooker and sign a HB

we have plenty of back rowers ... every one of them better there than Macca