James Roberts signs with the Brisbane Broncos

[1910]

Interesting stats comparison Renouf v Roberts.

Roberts
22 years
32 tries
52 matches

Renouf
22 years
27 tries
52 games

Renouf then exploded to 142 and that period from '93-'98 was prolific.

 

[LittleDavey]

Interesting stats comparison Renouf v Roberts.

Roberts
22 years
32 tries
52 matches

Renouf
22 years
27 tries
52 games

Renouf then exploded to 142 and that period from '93-'98 was prolific.

If Milf/Hunt live up to expectations, I see no reason why Roberts isn't capable of similar over coming years. Nice stats 1910.

 

[Marty Deutschmann]

If Milf/Hunt live up to expectations, I see no reason why Roberts isn't capable of similar over coming years. Nice stats 1910.

I see a reason. . Hunt lines to score tries himself. Milford too at times. I don't think they'll be to rely on Roberts to score that many

 

[rnabokov]

I see a reason. . Hunt lines to score tries himself. Milford too at times. I don't think they'll be to rely on Roberts to score that many

As I understand it, Hunt will do most of his work with Roberts on his outside. Something tells me Hunt appreciates what that means, as does Milf , both of whom who I am sure will be looking to create opportunities for Roberts as much as taking them for themselves when appropriate

 

[Marty Deutschmann]

As I understand it, Hunt will do most of his work with Roberts on his outside. Something tells me Hunt appreciates what that means, as does Milf , both of whom who I am sure will be looking to create opportunities for Roberts as much as taking them for themselves when appropriate

Absolutely. But i just mean i doubt Roberts will "explode" in try his try tallies like renouf. I have complete faith in our halves continuing to create as well as exploit

 

[GCBRONCO]

Lets see how he goes in his first season at the Broncos before jumping the gun about comparisons with Renouf.

 

[Marty Deutschmann]

Lets see how he goes in his first season at the Broncos before jumping the gun about comparisons with Renouf.

You gonna tell that to the coach?

 

[1910]

Lets see how he goes in his first season at the Broncos before jumping the gun about comparisons with Renouf.

I compared them at the exact same age and development. I didn't compare their careers.

 

[GCBRONCO]

Not at all and to be fair Wayne was comparing the X factor which is something Steve Renouf had more so then outright comparing him to Steve. All I'm saying is to have realistic expectations as people should have had with Milford early on last season instead of writing him off at 5/8th after a handful of games.

 

[Marty Deutschmann]

Not at all and to be fair Wayne was comparing the X factor which is something Steve Renouf had more so then outright comparing him to Steve. All I'm saying is to have realistic expectations as people should have had with Milford early on last season instead of writing him off at 5/8th after a handful of games.

Haha i think we've been saying the same thing

 

[GCBRONCO]

I compared them at the exact same age and development. I didn't compare their careers.

1910 yeah I know mate and I don't mind early comparisons as such, but full on career comparisons are a different matter(and I never claimed you had mate). I cringe when people say the next "Darren Lockyer" for example.

 

[Harry Sack]

1910 yeah I know mate and I don't mind early comparisons as such, but full on career comparisons are a different matter(and I never claimed you had mate). I cringe when people say the next "Darren Lockyer" for example.

Corey Norman.

 

[broncos4life]

Corey Norman.

Lolz was gonna say the same thing. He ruined it for everyone.

 

[Huge]

Listening to the radio yesterday and I heard that WB was quoted as saying 'don't expect too much of Roberts' in 2016. I thought it was a classic WB thing to say when translated in my brain to mean...WB to Roberts....don't put too much pressure on yourself, trying to achieve a standard that's really high in your own mind. I just didn't take as being genuinely intended for the public.

 

[Allo]

Listening to the radio yesterday and I heard that WB was quoted as saying 'don't expect too much of Roberts' in 2016. I thought it was a classic WB thing to say when translated in my brain to mean...WB to Roberts....don't put too much pressure on yourself, trying to achieve a standard that's really high in your own mind. I just didn't take as being genuinely intended for the public.

Equal measure there I think. People will be expecting at least the same strike-rate he had last year and will flare up if he isn't doing that. Especially the 'dumb' part of the fanbase.

 

[kingpest]

He said the same things about Milford the preseason we had him signed. And it worked marvellously. Took him 4-6 weeks to find his feet and now he's a little magician in the 6 for us.

 

[badyon]

Copley looked good for the chooks this morning. Worth trading him for a guy that has failed at multiple clubs?

 

[Sproj]

Copley looked good for the chooks this morning. Worth trading him for a guy that has failed at multiple clubs?

Colley did look good but who has failed at multiple clubs? Roberts was fantastic at the Titans.