Broncos Roster, Signings and Rumours Discussion 2022

[Fitzy]

Quite honestly we have so many centre options that I really couldn’t give a shit. Yeah he is good but his versatility was always going to mean he plays wing and I personally don’t think he is nearly as effective out there. It’s just what has to be done so that the best players are playing in the one team. With Brenko, Mariner and the leftover of the fullback battle all fighting for a centre spot now and in the future so Farnworth has to prove he is a good wing or he can **** right off and we use a Jordan Pereira or Isaako on **** all money cause in my honest opinion there both better wingers than what we have seen from Herbie on the wing.

 

[Fitzy]

Interesting with the current crop of players off contract Reynolds seems to have a high opinion on Turpin. First name he mentioned in a CM article who he described as being outstanding so far before listing of others like Haas, Riki and Robati.

Wonder if we are going to see an in-form Turpin with Reynolds calling the shots. Let’s be real Turpins issue has never been defence or effort, it’s been service, direction and at times creativity. The direction is ticked off and you’d have to think if he is playing confidently the other 2 will fix themselves because well why the **** are you a hooker if you can’t give clean service and we did see some good creativity and flair around those first few years in hooker/half roles. Also Kev rates Turps very highly I remember he ranked pretty well in last years coach points for player of the year.

 

[Johnny92]

Interesting with the current crop of players off contract Reynolds seems to have a high opinion on Turpin. First name he mentioned in a CM article who he described as being outstanding so far before listing of others like Haas, Riki and Robati.

Wonder if we are going to see an in-form Turpin with Reynolds calling the shots. Let’s be real Turpins issue has never been defence or effort, it’s been service, direction and at times creativity. The direction is ticked off and you’d have to think if he is playing confidently the other 2 will fix themselves because well why the **** are you a hooker if you can’t give clean service and we did see some good creativity and flair around those first few years in hooker/half roles. Also Kev rates Turps very highly I remember he ranked pretty well in last years coach points for player of the year.

Was just about to mention the first name Adam rattled off was Turpin so that's pretty interesting.
I do think we'll see the best of Turpin with Reynolds calling the shots, as you pointed out the areas he lacks in are the areas he needs help from others (like a halfback that plays his role of halfback) to be better at those things the individual parts effort and defence he is great at.

 

[broncoscope]

Channel 9 news was carrying on that Billy Walters is leading the race to be Adam Reynolds halves partner. **** me dead i hope not, that would really piss me off.

 

[BroncosFever]

Was just about to mention the first name Adam rattled off was Turpin so that's pretty interesting.
I do think we'll see the best of Turpin with Reynolds calling the shots, as you pointed out the areas he lacks in are the areas he needs help from others (like a halfback that plays his role of halfback) to be better at those things the individual parts effort and defence he is great at.

When Turpin came in during his first year there he looked like one out of the box, has only gone backwards ever since.

As you said though, the first name Reynolds mentioned was Turpin.

 

[Mum-the-meatloaf]

As yes, football, football football.

 

[Foordy]

Channel 9 news was carrying on that Billy Walters is leading the race to be Adam Reynolds halves partner. **** me dead i hope not, that would really piss me off.

ARey was playing it up as well in his interview ... he even said at one point that Billy was leading the race for the captaincy. lol

all of our halves prospects are/will be getting time in the halves with ARey during the 13-on-13 drills ...

 

[Unbreakable]

Billy did look pretty good in his limited time in the halves at the Tigers in 2020, I'm not willing to completely write him off as an option. It's gotta be performance based, if he's the one clicking with ARey the best, give him first crack, pretty simple.

 

[Fitzy]

Billy did look pretty good in his limited time in the halves at the Tigers in 2020, I'm not willing to completely write him off as an option. It's gotta be performance based, if he's the one clicking with ARey the best, give him first crack, pretty simple.

I actually will agree his time at the tigers in the first season would suggest to me that he is probably the best option. However he hasn’t played much footy since then and wasn’t playing that well when he was on the field this season in both comps. Was starting to rack up some try assist in his last few nsw cup games though with I think 4 in 4 games 1-0-1-2. However I think 2-3 weeks at pre season doesnt get you in front of Gamble, kelly and young gun in Mam without having a bit of an influence from someone who he might call dad at home and coach at work. Just maybe.

 

[BroncsFan]

Did I read in the injury update that Albert has been in the rehab group??

Might be a reason why there hasn't been much news about him being one of Areys suitors

 

[Kimlo]

I want Billy to be first choice just to see the BHQ rage honestly.

 

[BroncosFever]

I want Billy to be first choice just to see the BHQ rage honestly.

He would be a likely scapegoat for sure

 

[Dash]

Even if Billy was legitimately the best option for 5/8, trained the house down and killed it in the trials, 90% of BHQ still wouldn't accept it. He's on a hiding to nothing.

 

[Sproj]

Even if Billy was legitimately the best option for 5/8, trained the house down and killed it in the trials, 90% of BHQ still wouldn't accept it. He's on a hiding to nothing.

Yeah well he should have thought about that before he chose to be born as the coach’s son.

 

[WASSHHH]

Even if Billy was legitimately the best option for 5/8, trained the house down and killed it in the trials, 90% of BHQ still wouldn't accept it. He's on a hiding to nothing.

I’m in the 10%.

If he lines up at 6 for the season opener, I trust the new regime at the Broncos that it’s because they believe he truly is the best candidate.

Equally though, I don’t think it will happen. My tip is Gamble, although I think Kelly is best suited to partner Reynolds.

 

[Super Freak]

Did I read in the injury update that Albert has been in the rehab group??

Might be a reason why there hasn't been much news about him being one of Areys suitors

Yeah, back issues. He was out for a couple of weeks and has been training in the rehab group since. He's almost returned to full training.

 

[holdzy]

Even if Billy was legitimately the best option for 5/8, trained the house down and killed it in the trials, 90% of BHQ still wouldn't accept it. He's on a hiding to nothing.

If he contributes to winning us games 90% will accept it and enjoy it, guaranteed.

 

[Fitzy]

Just listened to that Gamble interview and he did make a good point that might disadvantage him is him playing left side being a right footer. I reckon he will still get the spot for the year until Mam is ready.

I do suggest you watch the video though because Gamble was very excited about what’s to come and I love the way he speaks so openly and doesn’t give a shit about hiding stuff up. You get a much more personal understanding of what goes on inside that place than most other people who are just tight lipped and don’t want to say the wrong things.