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- Jan 25, 2014
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JAMES Roberts and Benji Marshall are the next priorities in the Broncos’ retention list after the public disclosure that Sam Thaiday will not be a Brisbane player in 2019.
Broncos captain Darius Boyd is close to agreeing to terms to stay at the club and fulfil coach Wayne Bennett’s pre-season wish that he be a long-term skipper.
Roberts, who has scored a club-high 11 tries this year, and Marshall are off contract at the end of the year.
The Courier-Mail revealed on July 1 that Roberts had attracted approaches from five other NRL clubs and he will seek a payrise from his present $300,000 a year reflecting his better form this year.
Marshall, who has played seven NRL games this year, would have to again accept a cut-price deal to play a second year at the Broncos.
The Kiwi playmaker agreed to join Brisbane for about $100,000 a year amid their salary cap pressures.
The retention of Kodi Nikorima has no bearing on Marshall’s future at Red Hill.
“We have four quality playmakers Wayne has to choose from and from a team perspective it’s awesome to have,’’ Nikorima said.
“There’s no rivalry (with Marshall).’’
An announcement that forward Jai Arrow will join Gold Coast is imminent, with the Titans able to offer Arrow a regular starting spot if he grasps his opportunity there.
Outside back and goalkicker Jordan Kahu is yet to recommit to Brisbane, along with forwards Joe Ofahengaue and George Fai.
Arrow would be the third young forward the Broncos have been unable to retain in the past two seasons because of salary cap pressures.
Arrow, who turned 22 last week, would follow the Gold Coast ex-Broncos prop Jarrod Wallace.
Brisbane have also lost Herman Ese’ese to the Knights for next year.
Arrow played his seventh NRL match this year in the win over Newcastle last Saturday after Maroons forwards Josh McGuire and Matt Gillett were rested.
Thaiday holds no grievances over the retention of a younger player such as Nikorima, 23.
“He’s been a fantastic player for us. He’s filled a lot of gaps for us, he’s electric and still young so he has a lot of good footy in front of him,’’ Thaiday said.
http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport...s/news-story/2f8d812c666483d21a88e6ec30be1a1d
Broncos captain Darius Boyd is close to agreeing to terms to stay at the club and fulfil coach Wayne Bennett’s pre-season wish that he be a long-term skipper.
Roberts, who has scored a club-high 11 tries this year, and Marshall are off contract at the end of the year.
The Courier-Mail revealed on July 1 that Roberts had attracted approaches from five other NRL clubs and he will seek a payrise from his present $300,000 a year reflecting his better form this year.
Marshall, who has played seven NRL games this year, would have to again accept a cut-price deal to play a second year at the Broncos.
The Kiwi playmaker agreed to join Brisbane for about $100,000 a year amid their salary cap pressures.
The retention of Kodi Nikorima has no bearing on Marshall’s future at Red Hill.
“We have four quality playmakers Wayne has to choose from and from a team perspective it’s awesome to have,’’ Nikorima said.
“There’s no rivalry (with Marshall).’’
An announcement that forward Jai Arrow will join Gold Coast is imminent, with the Titans able to offer Arrow a regular starting spot if he grasps his opportunity there.
Outside back and goalkicker Jordan Kahu is yet to recommit to Brisbane, along with forwards Joe Ofahengaue and George Fai.
Arrow would be the third young forward the Broncos have been unable to retain in the past two seasons because of salary cap pressures.
Arrow, who turned 22 last week, would follow the Gold Coast ex-Broncos prop Jarrod Wallace.
Brisbane have also lost Herman Ese’ese to the Knights for next year.
Arrow played his seventh NRL match this year in the win over Newcastle last Saturday after Maroons forwards Josh McGuire and Matt Gillett were rested.
Thaiday holds no grievances over the retention of a younger player such as Nikorima, 23.
“He’s been a fantastic player for us. He’s filled a lot of gaps for us, he’s electric and still young so he has a lot of good footy in front of him,’’ Thaiday said.
http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport...s/news-story/2f8d812c666483d21a88e6ec30be1a1d
