Broncos Roster, Signings and Rumours Discussion 2021

[Renegade]

I think if we go in to next season with Hetherington as our one and only lock, we've got some serious issues.

Firstly, I'd be starting Capewell & Riki on the edges for Round 1 next season unless Piakura absolutely kills it in pre-season & the trials.

In regards to the issue at lock, I think the best course of action is to mould Robati. In his small stints in the NRL & Queensland Cup this season he's shown that he's capable and willing passer / offloader. During his 6 games of Queensland Cup he threw 17 offloads and accumulated 4 linebreak assists & 2 try assists.

Now, I'm not saying he's already an elite ball player or anything of the sort, but I think with a bit of work and a full off-season & pre-season training at lock, he'd be very strong competition for Kobe. It'll also free up some more minutes on the edges for Riki & Piakura, who we should be prioritising in terms of development.

Would agree with this but Hetherington looks like a diamond in the rough imo. Huge future.

 

[McHunt]

Would agree with this but Hetherington looks like a diamond in the rough imo. Huge future.

Yep, if I were Patty watching from the sidelines, I'd be wondering where I fit into this team.

 

[Kimlo]

Yep, if I were Patty watching from the sidelines, I'd be wondering where I fit into this team.

Straight to prop. Haas desperately needs the help.

 

[McHunt]

Straight to prop. Haas desperately needs the help.

He'd be fighting for a bench spot right now. I'm seeing more in Willison.

 

[BroncosAlways]

Maybe if we played Hetherington more than 25 minutes a game I'd have more of an idea...*

*Mumbles bitterly about SVRL

 

[Renegade]

He'd be fighting for a bench spot right now. I'm seeing more in Willison.

Carrigan is like a poor mans Corey Parker atm. Works hard, does the 1%'ers but doesn't really bend the line and doesn't possess too much of an offload. Has time on his side but I don't think he's an automatic starter atm.

 

[theshed]

He'd be fighting for a bench spot right now. I'm seeing more in Willison.

Willison looks incredible. It’s like getting a second go at developing Haas correctly. I wouldn’t be rushing him into first grade. I think rotating him in and out of the team via the bench while he grows into his body and builds his craft in Q Cup for another year at least and he could be anything.

He also makes Haas’ “keep at all cost” stock decrease.

 

[bronx89]

Palasia extends. Not sure of contract particulars. Well deserved!

 

[McHunt]

Willison looks incredible. It’s like getting a second go at developing Haas correctly. I wouldn’t be rushing him into first grade. I think rotating him in and out of the team via the bench while he grows into his body and builds his craft in Q Cup for another year at least and he could be anything.

He also makes Haas’ “keep at all cost” stock decrease.

Looks ready to me. I love that he follows Haas around the field like a puppy, waiting for a ball to pop out. What Turpin should be doing.

 

[1910]

The QCup Player I'd be interested in is Luke Polselli at the Sunshine Coast Falcons. He's a fullback who came through the Manly and Cronulla Sharks junior system, has some pace about him and knows how to position himself. If you want the next Nicho Hynes/Jahrome Hughes prospect, he's it and actually has a similar pedigree as he's played some five-eighth as well.

I think he had some injury set-backs this year, but has otherwise been in fine touch. I haven't heard about any NRL interest but again it would not shock me to see him offered a train and trial deal from Melbourne and to slot right in.

100% agree.

Catching up on some games from last week- Luke Polselli was great for his second ISC game and debut for the Falcons.

Round 2 highlights: Magpies v Falcons

A seesawing contest between Souths Logan Magpies and Sunshine Coast Falcons produces a thriller. Video: Harry Lee / QRL

www.qrl.com.au

He was at the Sharks and played for Newtown, then went to the Cutters for 2020 and Falcons this year.

3 tries
3 line breaks
2 games
283m across his two games.

He is fast- He came in on really short notice on Saturday too- Storm guys flew in then withdrew so he got the phone call in the morning.

 

[Sproj]

Looks ready to me. I love that he follows Haas around the field like a puppy, waiting for a ball to pop out. What Turpin should be doing.

He looks amazing and has fit in straight away, that said it is two games and two games is different to a full season at his age. He’ll have ebbs and flows, won’t be ready to start for at least a season or two.

 

[Morepudding]

I’m not sure how I feel about us going after Manu if the $950k figure is accurate. He’s a good player but hasn’t played enough fullback for my liking to demand that amount…

 

[McHunt]

Palasia extends. Not sure of contract particulars. Well deserved!

One year only. Last week's news.

 

[Alex Wingnut]

Palasia extends. Not sure of contract particulars. Well deserved!

He's been solid just goes about his work and can put a shot on too, Surely bulks up over the off season and converts to the middle rotation (obviously played there this year but is a natural second rower).

 

[1910]

Chris Garry reporting on 7 that we’re looking at Manu for ‘23 and also, Matt Parcell is looking to return home.

Shocking news.

Great signing, great bloke.

Kurt is a great trainer, and Penrith credit him with turning around players work ethic. He isn't pampered; he got his shot late in his 'football life' and had to have two goes at ISC- ended on 53 games and 28 NYC games- so isn't part of the childhood prodigy generation.

Our kick offs will improve too. I hope Kevvie lets him take them because he's a great kicker of the ball.

Training will improve. Attitude will improve and football sense will improve- Kurt made his ISC debut on the wing at 18- never played wing before and scored two tries. Ben and Shane sold it to him all week.

Ben and Shane make their first signing through Ikin. Matty Parcell next?

 

[upthebroncs]

I think if we go in to next season with Hetherington as our one and only lock, we've got some serious issues.

Firstly, I'd be starting Capewell & Riki on the edges for Round 1 next season unless Piakura absolutely kills it in pre-season & the trials.

In regards to the issue at lock, I think the best course of action is to mould Robati. In his small stints in the NRL & Queensland Cup this season he's shown that he's capable and willing passer / offloader. During his 6 games of Queensland Cup he threw 17 offloads and accumulated 4 linebreak assists & 2 try assists.

Now, I'm not saying he's already an elite ball player or anything of the sort, but I think with a bit of work and a full off-season & pre-season training at lock, he'd be very strong competition for Kobe. It'll also free up some more minutes on the edges for Riki & Piakura, who we should be prioritising in terms of development.

I like the thought of Robati becoming our lock.. Maybe from the bench at first though. Can replace Hetherington during the game and add a lot of impact

 

[upthebroncs]

Palasia extends. Not sure of contract particulars. Well deserved!

Yeah I'm glad we have kept him. He's good and will get better.

I just saw that we have given Arthars a two year extension.. That's not great.. We could have given the spot in the squad to someone else I think.

 

[Galah]

He'd be fighting for a bench spot right now. I'm seeing more in Willison.

I hope “ you know who” doesn’t know where you live.