Broncos Roster, Signings and Rumours Discussion 2023

[upthebroncs]

But as @Wolfie said, he wasn't impressive in the Super League at all this year, so basically, he's done what you claim Capewell has done.

I hear Wolfie's opinions but I don't need to believe them all as gospel.

I'm not sayin Capewell is bad. I'm just sayin he's not enough.

Rhyse Martin would be a good fit for the Broncos in 2023, there's no denying that.

 

[Sproj]

I hear Wolfie's opinions but I don't need to believe them all as gospel.

I'm not sayin Capewell is bad. I'm just sayin he's not enough.

Rhyse Martin would be a good fit for the Broncos in 2023, there's no denying that.

You don't have to take them as gospel but I also watched a lot of his games this year and what @Wolfie is saying is true, Martin was really underwhelming.

 

[Wolfie]

I hear Wolfie's opinions but I don't need to believe them all as gospel.

I'm not sayin Capewell is bad. I'm just sayin he's not enough.

Rhyse Martin would be a good fit for the Broncos in 2023, there's no denying that.

You should take it as gospel, i'm a Rugby league guru.

Martin would have to put in a heap of work to play NRL again. He's on the way down and would struggle big time with the intensity of NRL footy.

 

[McHunt]

Nick Politis declined to comment on Herbie, but says the Roosters have no plans to make a formal offer.

Badel & Meyn:

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"While Farnworth is happy at the Broncos, the Dolphins are an ever-increasing threat _ especially if the newly-minted Test representative fails to win the Brisbane fullback spot."​

Bennett:

“Herbie only signed for one year, so we’re definitely interested. I was interested in him last year and our interest is still there. I’m not going to talk about positions with Herbie, but the bottom line is he is back on the market and we’re still very keen on him. We had a talk to him last year and he wanted to stay at the Broncos, which he did, that’s fine, but he is a free agent again. I’m still interested in signing Herbie, so we’d like to have a chat again.”​

Simon Scanlan:

“I don’t know if we can keep Herbie. We’d love to keep him but what other clubs are prepared to pay him, I can’t answer that. It will come down to how much salary-cap space other clubs have and we have and whether we can retain our players. Herbie would be attractive for a lot of clubs. We want him to stay here, but ultimately you don’t know what other clubs are prepared to spend and what motivates individual players.”​

Walters:

“Herbie is coming into his best footy. Herbie has been here a long time. He has been here since he was 15 and his best football is in front of him, whether it’s at centre or fullback. I’m not sure if he thinks he is a long term fullback but he wants to see if he can handle the position and I am happy to accommodate that. He has a huge future at the Broncos.”​

 

[Kimlo]

I’m not sure if he thinks he is a long term fullback but he wants to see if he can handle the position and I am happy to accommodate that.

Interesting.

 

[McHunt]

Dogs apparently interested in Herbie but the article is behind a paywall. They probably have an open fullback spot

Nothing to see. We all know Gould is a fan:

Tigers huge $250k plot for English enforcer ‘getting closer’ as overhaul continues: Whispers

Tigers huge $250k plot for English enforcer ‘getting closer’ as overhaul continues: Whispers

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[McHunt]

Interesting.

I've been thinking about the Herbie to fullback experiment. It's probably in the Broncos best interest to try him there. If he doesn't cut it, then his value goes down, he gets knocked back down to Earth, and he returns to centre (or has to fight other players for his old position). But if he kills it back there, then that's even better. Only problem is what to do with Walsh. Maybe he should get some time at 6. Same deal.

 

[Sproj]

Nick Politis declined to comment on Herbie, but says the Roosters have no plans to make a formal offer.

Badel & Meyn:

​

"While Farnworth is happy at the Broncos, the Dolphins are an ever-increasing threat _ especially if the newly-minted Test representative fails to win the Brisbane fullback spot."​

Bennett:

“Herbie only signed for one year, so we’re definitely interested. I was interested in him last year and our interest is still there. I’m not going to talk about positions with Herbie, but the bottom line is he is back on the market and we’re still very keen on him. We had a talk to him last year and he wanted to stay at the Broncos, which he did, that’s fine, but he is a free agent again. I’m still interested in signing Herbie, so we’d like to have a chat again.”​

Simon Scanlan:

“I don’t know if we can keep Herbie. We’d love to keep him but what other clubs are prepared to pay him, I can’t answer that. It will come down to how much salary-cap space other clubs have and we have and whether we can retain our players. Herbie would be attractive for a lot of clubs. We want him to stay here, but ultimately you don’t know what other clubs are prepared to spend and what motivates individual players.”​

Walters:

“Herbie is coming into his best footy. Herbie has been here a long time. He has been here since he was 15 and his best football is in front of him, whether it’s at centre or fullback. I’m not sure if he thinks he is a long term fullback but he wants to see if he can handle the position and I am happy to accommodate that. He has a huge future at the Broncos.”​

I thought he was filthy at the Broncos, privately seething or something at us signing Walsh?

Also, Herbie, if you are reading this, please take serious notes of Bennett's words about positions. You sign with them or anyone else, you are playing left centre, regardless of what they promise.

 

[McHunt]

I thought he was filthy at the Broncos, privately seething or something at us signing Walsh?

That's why I quoted them. Another opinion. Same publication.

 

[Sproj]

That's why I quoted them. Another opinion.

Something about a whisper he was privately seething from an inside source or something?

 

[McHunt]

Something about a whisper he was privately seething from an inside source or something?

You can be a smartarse about it but at least I'm open to other POV's. Neither of us know for sure, so let's quit pretending. FWIW, I would be in his position.

 

[Sproj]

You can be a smartarse about it but at least I'm open to other POV's. Neither of us know for sure, so let's quit pretending.

I'm sorry man, don't take it personally. I'm just in total shock that Crawley's whisper would evidently be so hopelessly wrong. I've been led to believe his sources are more credible than your average rando on a forum. I just need to calm myself, I feel my world has been shocked a bit and I'm just lashing out. This proving of him being totally wrong, well it's frightening. What else have I been lied to about?

 

[Hoshsie]

Anyone think we should go after James Bentley, think he would add a lot to our forward pack and the game against the rorters will have a bit more spice

 

[tommy]

Anyone think we should go after James Bentley, think he would add a lot to our forward pack and the game against the rorters will have a bit more spice

What?

 

[Hoshsie]

What?

 

[Battler]

I don't want to see Herbie at FB unless he forces his way into the position over the off season. His biggest weakness at centre is his playmaking ability (which is basically drawing and passing as a centre). Unless he massively improves upon that aspect of his game then there's no way the club should play him there, not when we have Walsh available.

 

[Johnny92]

I don't want to see Herbie at FB unless he forces his way into the position over the off season. His biggest weakness at centre is his playmaking ability (which is basically drawing and passing as a centre). Unless he massively improves upon that aspect of his game then there's no way the club should play him there, not when we have Walsh available.

If Walsh was playing 6 Herbie wouldn't need to be a playmaker

 

[Old Mate]

If Walsh was playing 6 Herbie wouldn't need to be a playmaker

How did you manage to get to that conclusion?