Broncos Roster, Signings and Rumours Discussion 2022

[Renegade]

I don't see the point in keeping him around when we know he's not going to be here next season, and let's face it, he's not a critical member of the side. I'm sure we can find another nobody to fill in at FB if Niu goes down.

Upgrade someone in our squad/development squad and promote them. Drinkwater is overrated - if he never played for Melbourne no one would touch him. Our defence is starting to look much better, why include Drinkwater when he's a turnstile at the back? Dude can't make the NQ team and they're just as shithouse.

 

[Jason Simmons]

I wonder if they are going after Drinkwater given he appears to be on the outer.

Would be fine by me given he can play FB or 5/8 as needed…

I know we are not short on 5/8 coverage but it’s always better to have more depth than less and if you asked people who they’d want Drinkwater or Isaako, I know what most who know of them would say…

 

[something]

Am I the only one who isn't particularly keen on getting Drinkwater? Can someone sell him to me?

Kevvie has put so much emphasis on defence and Drinky is a massive defensive liability.

 

[Renegade]

Am I the only one who isn't particularly keen on getting Drinkwater? Can someone sell him to me?

Kevvie has put so much emphasis on defence and Drinky is a massive defensive liability.

I'm with you, 2 posts up.

 

[something]

I'm with you, 2 posts up.

Yeh , I think his short kicking game is 9/10 and his running is 7/10. But his defence is a 2/10

Whereas Kelly I'd say short kicking 7/10, running 6/10, defence 7/10.... I prefer Kelly.

 

[pagey]

I'm with you, 2 posts up.

yeah same , not a big fan . i'd much prefer we save the money fir a big fish

 

[theshed]

Yeh , I think his short kicking game is 9/10 and his running is 7/10. But his defence is a 2/10

Whereas Kelly I'd say short kicking 7/10, running 6/10, defence 7/10.... I prefer Kelly.

What about Niu?

 

[something]

What about Niu?

Honestly, I don't even know. Niu is so random.

He's played like 15 games or whatever and I dont even know what type of player mould he is yet.

He seems to like playing around the ruck and trying to sniff little opportunities through the middle, but doesn't really link up properly or back up properly yet.. it's very weird.

I'm not sold on Niu at all, but also not unhappy with him either. Just neutral / wait and see

 

[theshed]

Honestly, I don't even know. Niu is so random.

He's played like 15 games or whatever and I dont even know what type of player mould he is yet.

He seems to like playing around the ruck and trying to sniff little opportunities through the middle, but doesn't really link up properly or back up properly yet.. it's very weird.

I'm not sold on Niu at all, but also not unhappy with him either. Just neutral / wait and see

Would you rather him or Drinkwater at fullback ?

 

[something]

One thing I like about Niu is he looks really fit and he goes looking for work. Just his engagements are a bit subpar, but hopefully as the team gels he goes up a level. But right now, he's the most expendable player in the backline for me.

 

[something]

Would you rather him or Drinkwater at fullback ?

Ooh realistically.... probably Drinkwater, but only just.

 

[john1420]

I'd say he's mainly signed as injury cover. The Titans desperately need it in the outside backs.

If they have an injury to a winger, he's straight in. If they have an injury in the centres, Sami shifts to centre and Isaako comes on to the wing. If Campbell gets injured, Isaako plays Fullback, etc.

They may even opt to drop Herbert, shift Sami to right centre and play Isaako on the wing. Wouldn't surprise me, Herbert is trash.

From Isaako's perspective, why move though?

Going from first backup at 1 club to first backup at another. Doesn't really make much sense.

 

[Huge]

From Isaako's perspective, why move though?

Going from first backup at 1 club to first backup at another. Doesn't really make much sense.

Oh, I'd be very surprised if he was seen as purely backup. I reckon the Tits might be very pleased with things. Sure, initially they'd publicly say 'he's a welcome addition to the SQUAD' which we all know means a depth signing but I wouldn't be at all surprised to learn he has been told he'll be running around in first grade.

 

[Wolfie]

WE are pretty much only saving 7 or 8 months of his contract so i would be surprised if we could upgrade anyone we need to with that amount.

 

[Wolfie]

From Isaako's perspective, why move though?

Going from first backup at 1 club to first backup at another. Doesn't really make much sense.

He's probably been told behind the scenes we are going to use him a great deal where i bet the Titans have said he will be a viable option if he performs. I dont think he is getting that at Brisbane tbh.

 

[Financeguy]

WE are pretty much only saving 7 or 8 months of his contract so i would be surprised if we could upgrade anyone we need to with that amount.

7 to 8 months of a ~350k contract could be up to 230k or so...why not upgrade someone if it helps offset the next year or 2?

What else are we going to do with it?

 

[Wolfie]

7 to 8 months of a ~350k contract could be up to 230k or so...why not upgrade someone if it helps offset the next year or 2?

What else are we going to do with it?

I'd say we are looking at around that $230-230k mark, but its not going to cover much of an upgrade unless its purely for the remainder of this year. And thats also presuming we havent agreed to chip in a bit of his salary to get him off the books. At a guess, i think we have probably agreed to chip in a smallish amount.

 

[Sproj]

I am also not really all that keen on Drinkwater and I am also really happy to persist with Niu. I just feel like he has a lot of tools (like Isaako did), the issue will be whether it can all click for him (like Isaako didn't).