Broncos Roster, Signings and Rumours Discussion 2021

[Aldo]

There wouldn’t be a brain cell anywhere in his head. Absolute meathead.

Harsh on meatheads

 

[GCBRONCO]

Harsh on meatheads

Exactly

 

[the_next]

Taupau would be a good asset, but only for around 400k imo.
Thankfully the days of paying blokes massive overs seem to be beyond us now that Benny and Donuts have taken the keys.

 

[Nightwatchman]

We let Arrow go simply because we couldn't afford to keep him at the time. If we had the money, he would still be here

Just on Jai Arrow he has potentially breached covid protocol and is being investigated by the integrity unity. And will miss state of origin game 3 with Thomas Flegler making his debut for QLD.

I'm finding it difficult to see QLD averting the sweep.......

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/st...s/news-story/1ce451252642013b887d2de65a39ade1

 

[Wolfie]

Just on Jai Arrow he has potentially breached covid protocol and is being investigated by the integrity unity. And will miss state of origin game 3 with Thomas Flegler making his debut for QLD.

I'm finding it difficult to see QLD averting the sweep.......

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/st...s/news-story/1ce451252642013b887d2de65a39ade1

He was probably missing his dogs.

 

[Sanjit Joseph]

Just read the badel article
- would really love to see Marty come with Payne Hass that will be an awesome Prop combo
- Sad to see we aren't going for Kodi i thought he will be good with Reynolds, but club has other plans it looks like

If not getting a 6 then we need to defs get look at a 1 or 9

 

[Kimlo]

Do we need a prop at all? Am I the only one thinking we're better off just trying to make Flegler a week-to-week player, Carrigan comes back into the rotation next year and spend that money on a 5/8, centre or winger?

I don't see the value in buying a prop with our current roster and cap position.

 

[Bongo]

He’s done a decent job & I think he’s shown improvement this year. He also covers fb, wing & centre. Every player in your roster can’t be a star, he’s a good depth signing.

I don't think he's been great at all. I agree he doesnt need to be a star but there are better around than Arthars

 

[Sanjit Joseph]

Do we need a prop at all? Am I the only one thinking we're better off just trying to make Flegler a week-to-week player, Carrigan comes back into the rotation next year and spend that money on a 5/8, centre or winger?

I don't see the value in buying a prop with our current roster and cap position.

I personally think we need a lock forward so if we can get Finucane/ Watson then yeh i agree Carrigan should go to Prop and we will be good.
But if we don't get a lock looks like carrigan might remain there which i am not a fan off.


We definitely need either a 1,6,9 but seems like we are going quiet on Spine players so not sure whats happening

 

[Fitzy]

Do we need a prop at all? Am I the only one thinking we're better off just trying to make Flegler a week-to-week player, Carrigan comes back into the rotation next year and spend that money on a 5/8, centre or winger?

I don't see the value in buying a prop with our current roster and cap position.

I agree with you but Marty doesn’t have to be a starter… if he comes cheap enough, that’s a really good piece to our side that far outways getting your additional Riki, Piakura, Palasia, Hetho, bully and Kennedy on the bench… it can on be 2 possibly 3 if we go hetho as cover for hooker in addition to Marty. In saying that Marty is not essential but at the moment the best 2 options are him and James if we are going after another middle

 

[tommy]

is taupau any good still? I haven’t watched a manly game in ages. 800k is too much even in his prime though.

 

[Hoof Hearted]

some more "news" from Badel:

• we've been offered the services of number of Props since Lodges release (namely: James, Woods and Taupau)
• says we've been offered Taupau a number of times over the last few months but would struggle to afford him (currently on 800k a season)
• Nikorima won't be coming back to the club. Ikin has no interest in tabling him an offer. says he is happy with our halves/utility stocks for next season

No to Niko. Oh dear does that mean a spot is being kept for Billy ? Or will WB convince Kevin to hang on to Milf. Shame cos Niko has a footy brain and would be dynamite with AR.

 

[Fitzy]

we have a good core forming now ... optimistic about a finals return in 2022.

1. Tesi Nui
2. Selwyn Cobbo
3. Herbie Farnworth
4. Brenko Lee
5. Corey Oates
6. Kotoni Staggs
7. Adam Reynolds (c)
8. Pat Carrigan
9. Jake Turpin
10. Payne Haas
11. Kurt Capewell
12. TC Robati
13. Kobe Hethrington

14. Corey Paix
15. Rhys Kennedy
16. Tom Flegler
17. Jordan Riki / Brendan Piakura

IMO, that's a top 8 quality top 17

I love that side but I just can’t see the club not playing Carrigan at 13. There’s almost 2 things that are inevitable Staggs at 6 and Carrigan at 13. I disagree he should but he will. In that case I think there are better middles than hetheringtin bench wise so we would either be looking at him utility or possibly missing out all together. It’s a tough but good problem but 2 of our better performers were palasia and Bullemor on the weekend and they don’t make the cut. Will be interesting to see what the bench is made up of next year

 

[Fitzy]

is taupau any good still? I haven’t watched a manly game in ages. 800k is too much even in his prime though.

There fucken stupid if they think we will take anymore than 400-450k of that, IF there lucky.

 

[Skathen]

is taupau any good still? I haven’t watched a manly game in ages. 800k is too much even in his prime though.

He's going ok. No where near 800k ok though. He's solid and reliable with the odd power shot. He'd be great on 400k.

 

[Fitzy]

I personally think we need a lock forward so if we can get Finucane/ Watson then yeh i agree Carrigan should go to Prop and we will be good.
But if we don't get a lock looks like carrigan might remain there which i am not a fan off.


We definitely need either a 1,6,9 but seems like we are going quiet on Spine players so not sure whats happening

Staggs is obviously playing 6. Tesi has 1 locked down. And 9 our best option seems to be taking a huge gamble (not referring to Tyson) or sticking with turps

 

[Kimlo]

is taupau any good still? I haven’t watched a manly game in ages. 800k is too much even in his prime though.

Marty is still a beast and I've always been a fan but given he's 32 next year I wouldn't want to sign him for longer than a year and no more than 400k.

 

[theshed]

I am with everyone else that spine should be our priority. I did put forward Marty a month or 2 ago. I think he’d be a great mentor in the forwards as his career winds down but his price would need to reflect it. If absolutely no good spine options are on the market I’d be happy to front load Marty.

450k 2 years

Not sad at all about Niko. Good nostalgia factor but not the right fit for the current team unless he’s on Tyson Gamble money.