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Abe The Cop
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They can have Tim Smith.
Charmamba
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nah give them Wallace
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joshobro
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I hope Hunt stays but if he can't handle the competition from Tim Smith than let him go. Finally at the club we have depth in the halves and I would rather keep Smith if Ben Hunt turns out to be yet another one of the talked up players like Seymour and Moon that basically do nothing. He looks the goods in toyota cup but that's still a big step away from NRL. If Tim Smith is playing well and deserves the chance in front of Hunt than I am stoked that we have him. I see this as only a good thing it could turn Hunt into the next big thing because of the competition. We could just get rid of Wallace, one less new south welshman in our team haha.
Burg
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Could not agree more. [eusa_clap.gi [eusa_clap.gijoshobro said:
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Coxy
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Except Smith has zero loyalty to the Broncos and will take the first decent offer from another NRL club he gets.
ningnangnong
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Coxy said:
In your opinion. [icon_wink
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Coxy
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Well why would he have loyalty to the Broncos? He doesn't have a contract with us directly, he's signed to Easts and is dual registered so he has a chance to play for the Broncos if the need should arise.
To me he's not a Bronco and has to prove himself before he gets a shot. Hunt at least has served his time and apprenticeship.
To me he's not a Bronco and has to prove himself before he gets a shot. Hunt at least has served his time and apprenticeship.
ningnangnong
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Coxy said:
Because we're 'giving him a chance'. That might count for something in his mind, it might not.
Meat77
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In his mind? I doubt it.
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Coxy
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Meat77 said:
Depends which pole of his brain is working at the time....
Charmamba
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Meat77 said:
Sharks fan growing up but says his heart is now in Brisbane and he feels loyalty to the Broncos.
Burg
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LOL, you guys are funny
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forward_pass
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Coxy said:
Sorry, I forgot the only footy I ever watch is on TV...
Charmamba
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Thats ok I forgive you and am glad you can admit when wrong.
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m1c
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I've said it before - I don't think he is exceptional. Barba is better, however I don't blame the Bulldogs for looking around. How erratic would a Barba/Roberts halves pairing be? From a recruitment point of view it's critical that Bruno/Ivan keep either him or Smith for 2012. If he would uproot to chase a starting spot next year rather than wait an extra year serving an apprenticeship under one of the best halves the game has ever seen than good luck to him...
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subsbligh
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The Broncos may not be the club that makes Ben Hunt a superstar. He might never make it. The fact they shied away from him for the prelim vs the Storm is an indication of where they think he is at.
Perhaps he is Tim Smith 3 years ago potential unrealised.
Perhaps he is Tim Smith 3 years ago potential unrealised.
Nashy
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Who cares if he goes to another club. We've hardly used him, and it will keep in line with the Broncos policy of, if a player has potential, get rid of him.
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m1c
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Taylor out of the equation - and to be honest, I don't think we know the full story with him - I can't remember the last gun junior the Broncos let go. They don't keep the dudds, let me tell you.
Honestly, it's the death knell for a player to leave here before establishing themselves in our top squad. I couldn't think of another player that has gone on to make it. I'd be quite comfortable with the decision if Hunt left.
We have the most accurate long term talent identification record in the league IMO.
Honestly, it's the death knell for a player to leave here before establishing themselves in our top squad. I couldn't think of another player that has gone on to make it. I'd be quite comfortable with the decision if Hunt left.
We have the most accurate long term talent identification record in the league IMO.
