Broncos Roster, Signings and Rumours Discussion 2023

[Kimlo]

I would have loved to have Dave back but he had to have an attitude of wanting to come back, like Walsh.

Excellent player but he just doesn't have that killer competitive drive.

 

[Manofoneway]

I would have loved to have Dave back but he had to have an attitude of wanting to come back, like Walsh.

Excellent player but he just doesn't have that killer competitive drive.

Agree, Daves like another Milford. All potential, does some flashy things but really cant compete at that level for a full 80 minutes. Would have loved to have him back but I liked what I saw from Riki last week. Theres no indication that the broncos even offered Dave anything, they only "expressed interest". My guess is they didn't even table him an offer and just had some preliminary discussions to workout his price. Hopefully we hang onto Haas and Carrigan now with the leftover money. Marina will hopefully be like for like replacement of Herbie for a fraction of the price. Good time to be a Broncos supporter.

 

[tommy]

So the other day was basically Holbrook‘s attempt at throwing shade….

“The broncos want him but can’t afford him”

 

[Sproj]

What about bringing Bullemor home? He looked good last week but interesting to see if he would be happy to still be a benchy because that is likely what he would be.

Regardless, as nice as it would have been to get Dave, I really don't think either outcome is bad. We don't really seriously lack anywhere looking into 2024 aside from forward depth and of course dependent on how much of our back depth we keep.

The target really needs to be Reynolds replacement if it isn't Madden but there are a number of decent options around that we can just keep tracking and it isn't an immediate issue anyway. Even then, if we can get even just another 18-20 months out of Reynolds, by the stage he calls time, Mam, Walsh and Paix will be seasoned enough first grade regulars and will be able to help mentor whoever the new 7 is.

Even at 9, surely at some point next season, Mozer and Paix will become the preferred rotation and that is what we are building toward. And given this will be while Reynolds is still calling the shots, it allows us to nurture Mozer slowly and effectively. The building blocks are there now, the rebuild is starting to show fruition.

I'm just not sure we need to really chase anyone unless an opportunity comes along that we don't see coming, just keep progressing our main guys and continue to fill gaps around them with guys like Jensen, Arthars, Walters, Taupau, etc.

 

[Nightwatchman]

Agree, Daves like another Milford. All potential, does some flashy things but really cant compete at that level for a full 80 minutes. Would have loved to have him back but I liked what I saw from Riki last week. Theres no indication that the broncos even offered Dave anything, they only "expressed interest". My guess is they didn't even table him an offer and just had some preliminary discussions to workout his price. Hopefully we hang onto Haas and Carrigan now with the leftover money. Marina will hopefully be like for like replacement of Herbie for a fraction of the price. Good time to be a Broncos supporter.

Interestingly Andrews Johns said the other day that Anthony Milford has a month left to save his NRL career. He questioned his fitness in the trial game, and said his defence was ordinary and let in a few tries. Its early days but the Dolphins may be looking past him with Isaiya Katoa.

I still think some on here are rewriting history because their salty on missing out on David Fifita. Its been suggested that Fifita has characters issues and we are trying to bring in a new culture. The incident in Bali happened three years ago. I'm happy to acknowledge Fifita lack of consistency but the Titans dilemma in the halves and the pressure of the contract are probably contributing factors. Time for him to show what he's made of this year though, no more excuses.

 

[Sproj]

Interestingly Andrews Johns said the other day that Anthony Milford has a month left to save his NRL career. He questioned his fitness in the trial game, and said his defence was ordinary and let in a few tries. Its early days but the Dolphins may be looking past him with Isaiya Katoa.

I still think some on here are rewriting history because their salty on missing out on David Fifita. Its been suggested that Fifita has characters issues and we are trying to bring in a new culture. The incident in Bali happened three years ago. I'm happy to acknowledge Fifita lack of consistency but the Titans dilemma in the halves and the pressure of the contract are probably contributing factors. Time for him to show what he's made of this year though, no more excuses.

He looked really good round 1.

 

[ChewThePhatt]

He looked really good round 1.

I dunno, thought his involvement was about on par with his last few years.

 

[Big Pete]

If we are putting the cue in the rack for a while with recruitment, can we then use the extra cap space to front load contracts so we can pay players **** all later? Or does that open us up to players wanting to leave all of a sudden later on?

Yes on both fronts, which is why clubs have to be smart. Clubs can't just front load one player to free up $500,000 and expect them to put in the following year. For the Broncos they'll have to be mindful of that as well as having enough money to upgrade players like Deine Mariner, Ezra Mam, Reece Walsh, Blake Mozer, Xavier Willison etc. if they live up to expectations.

 

[Swordfish]

What about bringing Bullemor home? He looked good last week but interesting to see if he would be happy to still be a benchy because that is likely what he would be.

I reckon he burned all the bridge’s when he went public at the end of season and said that he wants to learn from Premiership winning coach & that he’s not from Brisbane so, he’s not close with any of the Broncos players or have attachments to the city.

I would say, it’s best in our interests to concentrate in-house and see how to develop our mob, look to extend them long term.

 

[Sproj]

I reckon he burned all the bridge’s when he went public at the end of season and said that he wants to learn from Premiership winning coach & that he’s not from Brisbane so, he’s not close with any of the Broncos players or have attachments to the city.

I would say, it’s best in our interests to concentrate in-house and see how to develop our mob, look to extend them long term.

Wow that's interesting stuff, I did not know any of that.

 

[1910]

I reckon he burned all the bridge’s when he went public at the end of season and said that he wants to learn from Premiership winning coach & that he’s not from Brisbane so, he’s not close with any of the Broncos players or have attachments to the city.

I would say, it’s best in our interests to concentrate in-house and see how to develop our mob, look to extend them long term.

Honestly how did you get that?

“I don’t have any family in Sydney, but I moved down here and was in an Airbnb for a little bit,” Bullemor said.

“Then I took up a rental. One of the boys who I played with in Brisbane was on a train and trial deal here so I moved in with him.

“In terms of moving away from home I grew up in central Queensland in a small rural town so Brisbane wasn’t really my home either. I didn’t have much family there anyway.

“The change hasn’t bothered me and being a long way from home because I went to boarding school anyway. I’m used to being independent and being on my own and being a long way from home. That hasn’t bothered me at all. I’ve just been enjoying it.”

Manly recruit reveals why he turned his back on Broncos and headed south

Manly recruit reveals why he turned his back on Kevvie and Broncos in NRL switch

www.foxsports.com.au

“Every coach and person has personality differences,” Bullemor said.

“Kevvie and Des both played footy together in a similar era. They are both reasonably old school and they have some similar traits.

“Kevvie is starting his head coaching career now and Des has been doing it for a long time.

“I guess it is kind of comparing apples and oranges and it is hard to compare the differences between different guys.

“But I’ve been loving playing under Des. He has been a top coach for a long time and has had a lot of success.

“I’ve really been enjoying the way that he coaches and the experience and knowledge that he brings and the standards he drives.”

 

[007]

I wouldn't say not the Bull as depth or in rotation - he has some good qualities. But its not going to be easy and or cheap to get him from Manly.

I think that boat has sailed. We would be paying up to 400k inc transfer fees.

 

[Brotherdu]

I wouldn't say not the Bull as depth or in rotation - he has some good qualities. But its not going to be easy and or cheap to get him from Manly.

I think that boat has sailed. We would be paying up to 400k inc transfer fees.

Another example of a player a lot of us were disappointed at losing initially and then has turned out to be pretty average at the new club. He's only played 13 games for Manly since he left and has hardly set the world on fire. I can't say I have followed his career much since he left though, maybe he was injured or something.

Doesn't seem to have been much different to losing Zac Hosking to Penrith. I'd go as far as saying that Hosking has more of an impact in his few games for us than Bullemore did.

In the long run, I don't think we miss either of them.

Now Flegler is going to be a different story I think.

 

[Big Pete]

Another example of a player a lot of us were disappointed at losing initially and then has turned out to be pretty average at the new club. He's only played 13 games for Manly since he left and has hardly set the world on fire. I can't say I have followed his career much since he left though, maybe he was injured or something.

Doesn't seem to have been much different to losing Zac Hosking to Penrith. I'd go as far as saying that Hosking has more of an impact in his few games for us than Bullemore did.

In the long run, I don't think we miss either of them.

Now Flegler is going to be a different story I think.

Manly tried to play Bullemor on an edge and he was exposed woefully in the position. He really struggled to find his footy after that and the club went into free fall in the back-end.

We're only one game in but he was one of the Sea Eagles best on the weekend.

 

[Brotherdu]

Manly tried to play Bullemor on an edge and he was exposed woefully in the position. He really struggled to find his footy after that and the club went into free fall in the back-end.

We're only one game in but he was one of the Sea Eagles best on the weekend.

Yep, not saying he won't have a much better season, BUT, let's imagine we have a fully fit team, who does he replace?

Our bench would likely be

Flegler, Paix, Hetherington, Taupau

Extended
Palasia
Piakura
Willison
Bayliss

Hetherington had a pretty good year last year. Possibly he pushes Taupau out, but that is debatable.

So maybe he covers origin and injuries, but I don't see him as a regular. Maybe if he had stayed he could have cemented a spot, but certainly not one what I've seen since he left.

Next year maybe he leapfrogs Willison and/or Piakura and with Flegler and Palasia leaving, seems more likely to receive regular game time.

 

[007]

Another example of a player a lot of us were disappointed at losing initially and then has turned out to be pretty average at the new club. He's only played 13 games for Manly since he left and has hardly set the world on fire. I can't say I have followed his career much since he left though, maybe he was injured or something.

Doesn't seem to have been much different to losing Zac Hosking to Penrith. I'd go as far as saying that Hosking has more of an impact in his few games for us than Bullemore did.

In the long run, I don't think we miss either of them.

Now Flegler is going to be a different story I think.

Its a case of using the player to his strengths in the right position and right timing. He has great value and could be a long term quality NRL player.

 

[kman]

Yep, not saying he won't have a much better season, BUT, let's imagine we have a fully fit team, who does he replace?



Our bench would likely be



Flegler, Paix, Hetherington, Taupau



Extended

Palasia

Piakura

Willison

Bayliss



Hetherington had a pretty good year last year. Possibly he pushes Taupau out, but that is debatable.



So maybe he covers origin and injuries, but I don't see him as a regular. Maybe if he had stayed he could have cemented a spot, but certainly not one what I've seen since he left.



Next year maybe he leapfrogs Willison and/or Piakura and with Flegler and Palasia leaving, seems more likely to receive regular game time.


Taupua has been awesome and no way should be dropped for Hethrington. If anyone drops out it should be Palasia.

 

[Wolfie]

Seems we are overlooking Carrigan right now ( who has asked for an upgrade and been told no talks imminent ) and concentrating on the grub instead. Dangerous and stupid move by the Broncos i reckon.