Broncos Roster, Signings and Rumours Discussion 2021

[McHunt]

It's his attitude. He said followed the Broncs since childhood, he said he wanted to stay.
Actions speak louder than words though.

What I'm trying to get straight is whether Staggs is identifying something that's broken - which everyone can see it is - and doesn't want to be part of the shitshow if it continues, or whether he's someone who doesn't gel with the team.

 

[pagey]

Have you been asleep for the past month or two?

So nothing solid then ?

 

[I bleed Maroon]

What I'm trying to get straight is whether Staggs is identifying something that's broken - which everyone can see it is - and doesn't want to be part of the shitshow if it continues, or whether he's someone who doesn't gel with the team.

You're also forgetting his off field behavior

 

[McHunt]

Parramatta has withdrawn interest in Kotoni Staggs, and is now focused on retaining Moses and Gagai. That leaves the Broncos as the remaining bidder.

Donut said:

“There’s a few calls I will be making as soon as I start. I’ll certainly be calling Kotoni’s agent and a number of other agents. I hope we can keep Kotoni. I’ve watched him in admiration from afar for a long time. Kotoni is an incredibly talented athlete and he would be successful at any sport that he played. I’d like to think we can play a big role in growing him as a person just as much as an athlete. I hope he wants to be part of our long-term plans and sees the same potential for the Broncos that I do.”

McHunt

 

[pagey]

It's his attitude. He said followed the Broncs since childhood, he said he wanted to stay.
Actions speak louder than words though.

Dearden was the future yet he didn't get offered a contract , Coates hasn't signed anything either yet it's all **** Staggs.

 

[Jedhead]

What I'm trying to get straight is whether Staggs is identifying something that's broken - which everyone can see it is - and doesn't want to be part of the shitshow if it continues, or whether he's someone who doesn't gel with the team.

Yeh maybe he has but it's not his job to try and fix it by deciding who we should be signing. His remit is to improve his defence and score tries. If he's not OK with that and wants more of a say on how we run the club he should move into coaching.

 

[McHunt]

DCE , the code's highest paid player, pours cold water on Broncos link:

“A lot would have to change for me to ever leave Manly. It seems to be the yearly rumour. Usually, it comes up in October, but here we are in May and it‘s started already."

“I understand the coverage of rugby league is there to create content and get the fans talking about rugby league, but I take all the speculation with a grain of salt. If Manly ever tapped me on the shoulder and Daly, you are no good to us, then I would have to go elsewhere, but to be honest, I‘m not the answer for the Broncos.”

“Look, I am happy at Manly. I‘ve always said I love playing at Manly, playing for Manly and living in the community. When these rumours of being moved on come up, you find out pretty quickly how much support you have at the club. I‘m sure the right people at Manly will get in contact with me and reassure me that’s not the case."

“I haven‘t spoken to anyone at the club. I’m paid to play footy and produce results and the first four weeks that didn’t happen. But I feel I’ve turned my individual form around so I’m more worried about getting Manly on track than calling club officials. I‘m not naive to think being offloaded couldn’t happen one day because rugby league is hell of a game and contract situations change very quickly. I know that happens. But if I‘m lucky enough to choose the way I want my career to finish, I want it to finish at Manly.”

“I have no doubt age will slow me down at some point, it does that for everyone, but I just think it‘s definitely not right now. I have three years left."

“I know I have to uphold my end of the bargain and play good football, but I am pretty confident I can play well enough to see out my contract and maybe a few more years. I‘d like to think I can play on. I’m optimistic. I know things can change quickly. I would like to think I can sign one more deal. Cam Smith played until 37, he is a bit of a unicorn, but it‘s not too uncommon for players to play until their mid-30s now. I don’t think that’s out of reason for me.”

“It‘s exciting to see a Queensland kid of Sam Walker's talent coming through. I had to wait such a long time to become a genuine Origin half. I always thought I was up to it earlier than it came but it‘s important for Queensland to have depth in key positions. Every year people question Queensland’s depth but every series we manage to put together the best 17 for each game and they do the Maroon jumper proud."

“Sam is such a freakish talent for his age and the NRL doesn‘t look too big for him at all. If you play well at NRL level consistently, you will play Origin at some stage and I‘d love to meet Sam one day. Who knows? He could end up taking my spot.”

“Last year was really special. It was made a lot more special with the journey I had taken falling out of the Queensland side and I fell out of favour with the fans and the people of Queensland. So to be able to feel that I won back some support, I felt like I did it at that moment when I held the shield up. It was a proud moment, not just for me but the whole Queensland team. I want to create that special feeling again.”

McHunt

 

[I bleed Maroon]

^^ Not surprising. It was a nothing rumor in the first place. Just Paul Kunt looking for something to talk about on 360.

 

[BroncsFan]

^^ Not surprising. It was a nothing rumor in the first place. Just Paul Kunt looking for something to talk about on 360.

and now he can say "Daly has come out and rejected them as well"

 

[Wolfie]

As far as i am concerned, we need players who are team players and will do whats best for the team no matter where they are asked to play. If any of the reports about Staggs are true then he should be allowed to leave and i think its a weakness on the clubs part if they let a player dictate recruitment and playing positions. I guess we will see in about a weeks time whats going on.

I hope he signs, but i still hope we dont go overboard. Like i said earlier, spend the money on proven spine players, not blokes like Staggs. That will come once we get the balance of the team right. We cant compromise on spine players.

 

[McHunt]

As far as i am concerned, we need players who are team players and will do whats best for the team no matter where they are asked to play. If any of the reports about Staggs are true then he should be allowed to leave and i think its a weakness on the clubs part if they let a player dictate recruitment and playing positions. I guess we will see in about a weeks time whats going on.

I hope he signs, but i still hope we dont go overboard. Like i said earlier, spend the money on proven spine players, not blokes like Staggs. That will come once we get the balance of the team right. We cant compromise on spine players.

He doesn't need to be "allowed to leave." He's off contract at the end of the season. He can do whatever he likes. Trouble is no one else wants to pay what he's asking.

 

[Midean]

Unfortunately, I think you're right. I'd thought he'd already lost it, despite threats from Walters he might bring him back. He was just the same as ever last night. Just doing enough to stay invisible.

I think he played ok, just not a million dollars a seasons worth.
The rest of the team made him look good too i reckon.

Milf on 400k, im happy with that performance, Milf on a million? Not a chance.

 

[heartly87]

As far as i am concerned, we need players who are team players and will do whats best for the team no matter where they are asked to play. If any of the reports about Staggs are true then he should be allowed to leave and i think its a weakness on the clubs part if they let a player dictate recruitment and playing positions. I guess we will see in about a weeks time whats going on.

I hope he signs, but i still hope we dont go overboard. Like i said earlier, spend the money on proven spine players, not blokes like Staggs. That will come once we get the balance of the team right. We cant compromise on spine players.

I actually don't believe it, if anything it is money. As soon as I heard Gags was in play at Para it was obvious that the story didn't make sense financially. That story on fox headline and body has changed since this morning. It said they wanted both Gags and Stags. This just seems like media generated drama because we are out in the half market.

 

[Midean]

In regards to Staggs, I'm heavily inclined to let him walk.
I know he is talented and has a ton of potential and can break games open and all that.
But the dude was part of the team that gave us our first spoon, and here he is, on the back of an injury that could potentially reduce his ability to perform on the field, and his off field behavior as well, dictating terms to the club.

I really hope DD and Kevvie don't buckle to this entitled merkin, offer him a *fair* contract based on all the above factors or give him his marching orders.

 

[Wolfie]

I actually don't believe it, if anything it is money. As soon as I heard Gags was in play at Para it was obvious that the story didn't make sense financially. That story on fox headline and body has changed since this morning. It said they wanted both Gags and Stags. This just seems like media generated drama because we are out in the half market.

Gagai wont be going to Parra, and i dont reckon Kotoni will either. If he does, it will be for less money than he is on here.

 

[Wolfie]

He doesn't need to be "allowed to leave." He's off contract at the end of the season. He can do whatever he likes. Trouble is no one else wants to pay what he's asking.

Well, if we dont do what he asks technically we are allowing him to walk away.

 

[Skyblues87]

Likely scenario
7 Gamble if he proves to be consistent
6 SJ as long as we don't offer silly money.
14 Milf on around 350 to 400k
Staggs in centres and cover for SJ pending injuries.

 

[pagey]

In regards to Staggs, I'm heavily inclined to let him walk.
I know he is talented and has a ton of potential and can break games open and all that.
But the dude was part of the team that gave us our first spoon, and here he is, on the back of an injury that could potentially reduce his ability to perform on the field, and his off field behavior as well, dictating terms to the club.

I really hope DD and Kevvie don't buckle to this entitled merkin, offer him a *fair* contract based on all the above factors or give him his marching orders.

How is he dictating terms? Kevvie has showed he won't be dicked about , and it seems everyone is thinking because nothing has been said he's holding us to ransom. What's Coates doing? Maybe nothing has been done with the big deals because DD wants to talk $$.