Broncos Roster, Signings and Rumours Discussion 2025

[_wwong]

I thought our facilities were deemed to be the best, so why is so much being made of him being amazed at Riff's facilities?

It'd make more sense if it was because he saw a better pathway to NRL in that system, or the coaches were better.

They have better flavours for supplements.

 

[Mick_Hancock]

The thing that annoys me the most, is that it’s in a position we need the most!
It’s not like some Neville NoOne in the 3/4 line and we have a 100 other kids just as talented.
We have fucking Hunt and JetSki as depth to a fucking shit Piakura

 

[Mick_Hancock]

SOS Madge.
Teach Kobe how to run lines and defend on the edge
Abandon this #13 shit, replace Piakura now.

 

[Allo]

It’s rather hypocritical to be upset, but at the same time, **** Penrith.

For a club that claims to have the best nursery, why are they taking one of our young blokes

 

[theshed]

@1910 when did this signing actually occur?

 

[1910]

@1910 when did this signing actually occur?

September.

I fear this may be another Plath- flies under the radar but then finds a home and goes well. Bryce is a much more Bronco appreciated player, and I think they see him as more long-term player.

 

[Bucking Beads]

A tour of Penrith’s training facilities during the club’s finals campaign last year has helped the Panthers poach Brisbane young gun Harry Armstrong in a blow to Michael Maguire’s Broncos.
In a huge pre-season signing coup, the Panthers have snared one of rugby league’s best forward prospects on a three-year deal, effective immediately, bolstering coach Ivan Cleary’s forward stocks ahead of the 2025 season.

Armstrong, 20, had been part of Brisbane’s emerging squad and a rising star of the Red Hill club’s pathways system, where he was viewed as a future leader of the Broncos’ engine room.

It’s understood the Broncos were eager to retain the Queensland under-19s star but a visit to Penrith’s centre of excellence during the side’s finals campaign late last year helped seal the deal for the four-time title winners.

Armstrong was given a tour of the club’s training facilities at the foot of the mountains and the opportunity to observe coach Cleary’s squad train during an on-field session in Penrith, where the club’s culture and coaching set-up left a huge impression on the youngster.

Armstrong, who joined the Broncos as a 17-year-old, is a hard hitting back rower, standing at 190cm and tipping the scales at 94kg.

@Bucking Beads

I think that's a miss by the Broncos, Armstrong would have contributed.

Unfortunately we don't seem to value the players like a Harry Armstrong. No Frills hard working backrowers are an ornament to the game and we've missed one here.

 

[TimWhatley]

Bronco appreciated player

He must have a good highlights video

 

[Sproj]

He must have a good highlights video

And also not be too fussed about the quality or flavour of chicken on his sandwiches.

 

[Big Del]

SOS Madge.
Teach Kobe how to run lines and defend on the edge
Abandon this #13 shit, replace Piakura now.

Just teach Piakura who and when to tackle .
50 % less work involved .

 

[Sproj]

SOS Madge.
Teach Kobe how to run lines and defend on the edge
Abandon this #13 shit, replace Piakura now.

Give Piakura time. Obviously, second row and depth is a massive issue at the Broncs, no argument can be made otherwise but Piakura is clearly, clearly talented. Once he learns defense, he'll be an absolute weapon and he will get there.

 

[Bucking Beads]

Give Piakura time. Obviously, second row and depth is a massive issue at the Broncs, no argument can be made otherwise but Piakura is clearly, clearly talented. Once he learns defense, he'll be an absolute weapon and he will get there.

I am more disappointed that we haven't addressed the issue yet. One injury away from Carrigan in the backrow again. It just doesn't sit well with me.

 

[Sproj]

I am more disappointed that we haven't addressed the issue yet. One injury away from Carrigan in the backrow again. It just doesn't sit well with me.

I wonder if we might actually benefit from Carrigan in the second row at times. Wait, wait hear me out.

We know Xman looks just about ready to be a starter but probably not week in, week out yet. BUT why not start him at prop some weeks to ease him in throughout the year and Kobe at 13? That way we can get Carrigan reps at second row where honestly, he looks really good.

Again, not all the time but here and there.

 

[BroncsFan]

I wonder if we might actually benefit from Carrigan in the second row at times. Wait, wait hear me out.

We know Xman looks just about ready to be a starter but probably not week in, week out yet. BUT why not start him at prop some weeks to ease him in throughout the year and Kobe at 13? That way we can get Carrigan reps at second row where honestly, he looks really good.

Again, not all the time but here and there.

I don't think Patty is mobile enough for the edge.

At times when he was out there he was just getting there laterally... but teams were targeting that spot on sweeps

 

[Foordy]

If Armstrong did sign with Penrith in September, then it is no surprise we missed out on him.

We were in the process of sacking our coach. While the recruitment team would have been keeping an eye on certain players, no way they make a move until the new coach is appointed and can be consulted on new recruits

 

[Bucking Beads]

I wonder if we might actually benefit from Carrigan in the second row at times. Wait, wait hear me out.

We know Xman looks just about ready to be a starter but probably not week in, week out yet. BUT why not start him at prop some weeks to ease him in throughout the year and Kobe at 13? That way we can get Carrigan reps at second row where honestly, he looks really good.

Again, not all the time but here and there.

I know he can do it but I don't think it is Optimal. Our forward pack was bashed last year. It was as weak as I can remember.

 

[1910]

If Armstrong did sign with Penrith in September, then it is no surprise we missed out on him.

We were in the process of sacking our coach. While the recruitment team would have been keeping an eye on certain players, no way they make a move until the new coach is appointed and can be consulted on new recruits

I wrote it on here on the 17th so it was done before then, but Recruitment has rosters done in advance, the Broncos would know the shape of their 30 and moving players up to development deals years in advance.

Kev's sacking would put a hold on going out and spending 1.1 million on a half back, but it would have no effect on signing a 19-year-old and moving him to a development deal.

 

[Sproj]

I wrote it on here on the 17th so it was done before then, but Recruitment has rosters done in advance, the Broncos would know the shape of their 30 and moving players up to development deals years in advance.

Kev's sacking would put a hold on going out and spending 1.1 million on a half back, but it would have no effect on signing a 19-year-old and moving him to a development deal.

So do you feel that we just simply didn't rate him that highly? It seems odd we can't keep young guys like that at that level if we really want to. How many 16-17 year old kids do Penrith, Townsville and Redcliffe have on their books by comparison?