Broncos Roster, Signings and Rumours Discussion 2022

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Bennett confirms:

“I am looking to have Brenko on board. He hasn’t had a lot of opportunities at the Broncos this season but he is getting his chance now and hopefully he finishes the season on a strong note. I am looking at him as a starting centre. I don’t want him playing Queensland Cup, Brenko at his best is a genuine NRL player, the try he set up against the Raiders last week was the perfect centre’s play."​

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“I worked with Brenko during the Origin series a couple of years ago and I like what he brought to the team. He was outstanding in Game Three, we needed him to perform that night and he did - we couldn’t have won the series without him. If he comes here, he would be an asset for the Dolphins.”​

Are you allowed to say this about a player at another club currently under contract?

 

[Lockysillegitimatechild]

Are you allowed to say this about a player at another club currently under contract?

You shouldn't be but it's bound to give him some confidence for this weekend so I'm all for it haha

 

[tommy]

Ol Petey has no inside knowledge here it’s purely a “prediction” or guesswork………..”set to“

im surprised he actually used that term again seeing he is an avid reader of the site.

 

[theshed]

Ol Petey has no inside knowledge here it’s purely a “prediction” or guesswork………..”set to“

im surprised he actually used that term again seeing he is an avid reader of the site.

I mean, I guess it doesn’t count as inside knowledge when Wayne says it publicly

 

[Fitzy]

Look Jye Gray is dissapointing for sure but it seemed as if we were always just pushing that little bit hard to find him a spot in our side. Ezra has that 6 jersey under lock and key and I think it was pretty desperate of us to force this narrative that Jye Gray was a controlling half/7. Great young runner but really he is tiny and would need a miracle to be anywhere near as good as Ezra. Karl it is who whilst has more 7 qualities than Ezra and Jye seems to be a 6 as well. I guess all you need is the confidence to have a voice and work on having the best kicking game possible with Reyno, Alf and Kev. Not to mention he seems to have exceptional running game and passing abilities. I know we have Josh Lynn and Coby Black who are more traditional 7's. I can't see the club just giving up on Karl cause he is a talent so I suspect he will be developed through as a 7.

 

[McHunt]

Are you allowed to say this about a player at another club currently under contract?

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"News Corp can reveal the off-contract Lee is in the advanced stages of talks"​

According to my records, Brenko is not "off contract" but has another year to run. My understanding is the Broncos have given Brenko permission to talk to other clubs, Wayne says he wants him, and they're still nutting out a deal. Hence the "set to" or as Dobbo says "good as a done deal." But it's not a done deal, and it could potentially still fall over. But I doubt it will. I guess. Whatever.

 

[winslow_wong]

Ahh good old Wayne just has to take a little dig at the broncos.

 

[Lockysillegitimatechild]

Ahh good old Wayne just has to take a little dig at the broncos.

Ye his quote about not getting a run..... in a team that won 7 in a row without him lol

 

[Kimlo]

Ahh good old Wayne just has to take a little dig at the broncos.

It's not really a dig at all, it's just reality, he probably is good enough to be a first grade centre, it's just he has Herbie and Staggs ahead of him who are both elite centres.

 

[TimWhatley]

Ezra has that 6 jersey under lock and key and I think it was pretty desperate of us to force this narrative that Jye Gray was a controlling half/7. Great young runner but really he is tiny and would need a miracle to be anywhere near as good as Ezra.

Pretty much what I was thinking too.

 

[Foordy]

It's not really a dig at all, it's just reality, he probably is good enough to be a first grade centre, it's just he has Herbie and Staggs ahead of him who are both elite centres.

I'd love to keep Brenko as depth, but also would understand if he want's to move on for opportunity

 

[Super Freak]

So either the reports that he signed a two year deal weren't true, or the Broncos have given him permission to talk to other clubs.

The only two scenarios he would currently be allowed to negotiate with other clubs. If neither of those have happened, then I hope the NRL step in and hit Bennett hard for ignoring the rules.

 

[Footy Fanatic]

Look Jye Gray is dissapointing for sure but it seemed as if we were always just pushing that little bit hard to find him a spot in our side. Ezra has that 6 jersey under lock and key and I think it was pretty desperate of us to force this narrative that Jye Gray was a controlling half/7. Great young runner but really he is tiny and would need a miracle to be anywhere near as good as Ezra. Karl it is who whilst has more 7 qualities than Ezra and Jye seems to be a 6 as well. I guess all you need is the confidence to have a voice and work on having the best kicking game possible with Reyno, Alf and Kev. Not to mention he seems to have exceptional running game and passing abilities. I know we have Josh Lynn and Coby Black who are more traditional 7's. I can't see the club just giving up on Karl cause he is a talent so I suspect he will be developed through as a 7.

Is there a player comparison for Karl?

 

[Fitzy]

Is there a player comparison for Karl?

Karl Oloapu

 

[upthebroncs]

If this mysterious Karl fellow you all speak of is so good, then is it possible he could play fullback or centre?

 

[theshed]

Is there a player comparison for Karl?

He’s the next Selwyn Cobbo

 

[upthebroncs]

He’s the next Selwyn Cobbo

I did do my highlights reel check and he did not look like Cobbo to me.

 

[Big Pete]

Is there a player comparison for Karl?

I've heard a lot of Victor Radley comparisons. He hits hard and is a strong runner of the ball with an offload on him. He'll likely end up as a ball-playing 13 but right now playing 6.