Broncos Roster, Signings and Rumours Discussion 2021

[upthebroncs]

if the choice comes down to a fit 30 year old vs a busted 32 year old ... i'd take the fit player every time, regardless of how good the busted player used to be

Kelly hasn't really proven he's not busted..

 

[Wolfie]

Imagine saying a few years ago that we should sign Albert Kelly instead of Gareth Widdop

I'm not saying that's what you're saying we should do.. But it is basically what will happen.

Glad we're on the same page with James.

I'm not a fan of Kelly either tbh.

 

[upthebroncs]

I'm not a fan of Kelly either tbh.

I am a fan of his ability.. But.. I don't know why we signed him.. Did anyone recruiting him see that drunken video of him at McDonald's? Hardly the type of player you want to recruit when making a new culture.

If they're both busted, I'm choosing Widdop every day of the week.

 

[Cult]

But who will kick the midfield bombs from 45 out that the opposition Fullback catches in his back pocket?

I dunno, Isaako?

 

[upthebroncs]

I dunno, Isaako?

Eh Staggs probably if we put him at 6.

It's really lucky that we were able to kidnap Adam Reynolds. Sorry I mean sign Adam Reynolds.

 

[Evander]

Niu’s physique reminds me of Milford where he’s one hamburger away from losing his speed.

Lol they are nothing a like, Tesi is like a sculpture, where Milford is a floppy slim when fit. Tesi is an absolute tank and gym freak

 

[winslow_wong]

Lol they are nothing a like, Tesi is like a sculpture, where Milford is a floppy slim when fit. Tesi is an absolute tank and gym freak

The tank part is what worries me. He seems like a another player that’ll lose some pace as they keep doing weights.

 

[Evander]

That's silly, he's not overrated most if not all have only seen him play 2 and a bit games on the wing.

He showed enough in his four games at fullback in the ISC and the centres in MM to be developing him.

People forget how little football these guys have played since 2019.

Cobbo played seven MM games for the Falcons in 2019, nothing in 2020 and then this year has played three NRL games and six ISC games.

16 games since the start of 2019- it's a miracle he got to NRL this season.

What is Cobbos ceiling potential wise?

 

[upthebroncs]

The tank part is what worries me. He seems like a another player that’ll lose some pace as they keep doing weights.

Yeah, I think that happened during this years pre season.. He looks like he has bulked up and has lost some speed and agility.. I hate it when Broncos let this happen..

Ben Barba, Milford and now Niu..

Barba left and was "allowed" to go back to his favourite playing weight and he got back to form for the Sharks and won a comp.

We absolutely ruin some of our smaller players..

 

[upthebroncs]

What is Cobbos ceiling potential wise?

Not sure but it looks pretty high here! Very similar to Latrell

 

[Foordy]

Yeah, I think that happened during this years pre season.. He looks like he has bulked up and has lost some speed and agility.. I hate it when Broncos let this happen..

Ben Barba, Milford and now Niu..

Barba left and was "allowed" to go back to his favourite playing weight and he got back to form for the Sharks and won a comp.

We absolutely ruin some of our smaller players..

some positions, like center, require you to bulk up to be a success at NRL level

 

[upthebroncs]

some positions, like center, require you to bulk up to be a success at NRL level

Yeah, I know. Barba and Milford were both beefed up to play 6 (were both known as fast, agile fullbacks). My theory is that Niu was beefed up for centre and now he's playing fullback and needs to trim down.. It's quite annoying/frustrating/crap man management by the club.

 

[Foordy]

Yeah, I know. Barba and Milford were both beefed up to play 6 (were both known as fast, agile fullbacks). My theory is that Niu was beefed up for centre and now he's playing fullback and needs to trim down.. It's quite annoying/frustrating/crap man management by the club.

not really we saw (and reportedly still see) Niu as a center so it makes sense to get him physically ready to handle the position.

he's filled in at fullback out of necessity and then was rewarded for his good performances, by continued selection in the position.

 

[upthebroncs]

not really we saw (and reportedly still see) Niu as a center so it makes sense to get him physically ready to handle the position.

he's filled in at fullback out of necessity and then was rewarded for his good performances, by continued selection in the position.

We saw him get dropped from centre is what we saw.

I doubt the club is keeping him.

I'd at least be excited for this backline in 2022. Would be good to watch.

1. Selwyn Cobbo
2. Corey Oates
3. Herbie Farnworth
4. Brenko Lee
5. Jordan Pereira
6. Kotoni Staggs
7. Adam Reynolds

 

[Kooly87]

I dunno, Isaako?

Hopefully he doesn't 'hit them too sweetly'

 

[1910]

What is Cobbos ceiling potential wise?

At the moment he purely runs the ball, beats tacklers. Very rarely this year did he come off any shape or create anything. Against Tweed he did it and scored a nice try.

But if I am a coach or S&C I want to get my hands on him. Like a young Wendell.

 

[heartly87]

He must be pretty horrible these days then.. Doesn't this just mean we could sign him pretty cheap though? Players can always regain form.

He has hit the level of Boyd mate, the body retired years ago and he just isn't being honest with himself. We cant be enablers for this type of crap any longer.

 

[Locky888]

Looks like the Broncos aren't too keen in keeping Niu. Good.

Rabbitohs fuming at legend's protest march antics

While Broncos could lose another young star

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