Big Pete
International Captain
- Mar 12, 2008
- 32,053
- 25,574
Did Herbie get a new manager too?
winslow_wong
International Captain
- May 27, 2013
- 23,644
- 22,449
Maybe Herbie can’t wait to run off Milford.
Sproj
Immortal
Senior Staff
- Sep 6, 2013
- 54,912
- 67,112
Maybe he loves wooden spoon quality teams.
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1910
International Rep
- Apr 14, 2013
- 15,798
- 19,980
Not a single similarity. I’m unsure how someone could even compare the two.
Culhwch
NRL Captain
- Mar 28, 2008
- 4,302
- 10,780
Honestly, I'm still waiting for Mariner to really impress me. Not writing him off by any stretch of the imagination, but realistically he's a long way off what Herbie gives us right now. I'm more than happy for him to develop in Cup while Herbie holds his spot in the top grade.
And even if we have Cobbo earmarked to slot into the centres at some stage, I'd rather give him another year on the wing to develop his maturity and work on his mental and physical capability to go a whole year in the NRL before switching inside in 2024. Then Mariner gets a wing spot, and we figure out what we're doing with Staggs in 2025 - if he hasn't already played his way out of the team.
And even if we have Cobbo earmarked to slot into the centres at some stage, I'd rather give him another year on the wing to develop his maturity and work on his mental and physical capability to go a whole year in the NRL before switching inside in 2024. Then Mariner gets a wing spot, and we figure out what we're doing with Staggs in 2025 - if he hasn't already played his way out of the team.
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1910
International Rep
- Apr 14, 2013
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Must have missed Herbie asking for a release and refusing to train.
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nopatience101
NRL Captain
- Mar 4, 2008
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- 6,303
That was a reply about keeping him this year and not releasing him early just because he’s signed with someone else.
Culhwch
NRL Captain
- Mar 28, 2008
- 4,302
- 10,780
Did Herbie get an icecream with Wayne?
Sproj
Immortal
Senior Staff
- Sep 6, 2013
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Did you see the trials? He was pretty impressive in both attack and defense.
heartly87
NRL Player
- May 10, 2014
- 1,901
- 5,145
I am not terribly upset with this to be honest. We all know you can't keep them all, we have options to replace him. The big thing the Broncos have to get right is having ready made replacements. It's not just our club, the Panthers are losing players as quickly as we are. The only club who seems to be able to sign and keep who the want is the Roosters and they in my opinion are a failure not winning more comps with that squad.
At this point in time I think the biggest priority is keeping Ben Ikin at the club long term and happy. He has the potential to have the biggest effect on the squad composition/talent pool.
At this point in time I think the biggest priority is keeping Ben Ikin at the club long term and happy. He has the potential to have the biggest effect on the squad composition/talent pool.
Culhwch
NRL Captain
- Mar 28, 2008
- 4,302
- 10,780
My bad, big L on reading comprehension there for me!
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BrisbaneBunny
BRL Player
- Feb 24, 2023
- 90
- 69
Just got back actually. The waters great!
bert_lifts
QCup Player
- May 15, 2021
- 505
- 1,162
Meanwhile Sydney Rorters keep all their high profile, international stars while picking up smith from storm and poaching Dom Young from newcastle. What a joke this comp is.
Culhwch
NRL Captain
- Mar 28, 2008
- 4,302
- 10,780
The two PSC games, yeah, and he certainly didn't do anything to disappoint me, but I will also admit I wasn't focussing on him in particular. Just at this stage I'd rather he get more games in ISC than NRL unless we absolutely needed him, and I think I'd probably rely on Pereira or Arthars if we needed a replacement at wing or centre in the short term. And I'd rather Herbie over anyone else we have in that centre spot for this year.
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BrisbaneBunny
BRL Player
- Feb 24, 2023
- 90
- 69
Bennett will take his game to new heights. The rot started and will continue while Walters is at the helm.
Alec
International Rep
- Mar 4, 2008
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Of course you keep playing him because making the finals is far more important than caring that he won't be here next year. Both for the wellbeing of the fans and the wellbeing of the club.
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BrisbaneBunny
BRL Player
- Feb 24, 2023
- 90
- 69
They lost Cordner, Friend and Verrills. And even though bee sting is kook he is clearly a better coach then Walters will ever be.
Sproj
Immortal
Senior Staff
- Sep 6, 2013
- 54,912
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You are right, losing Verrills would definitely cover B.Smith and Young's additions plus Crichton, Radley and Lodge extending. Cordner and Friend retired a while ago so I guess we can also count Ricketson and Fittler's money too.
