James Roberts signs with the Brisbane Broncos

[Unbreakable]

New Centre Of Attention - Broncos

THE NRMA Insurance Broncos today announce the signature of Dally M Centre of the Year James Roberts.

Roberts and the Broncos reached agreement overnight on a two-year contract that will bring him to the Brisbane club for the 2016 and 2017 seasons.

Roberts will report to training when the Broncos resume their 2016 pre-season on January 4, and shapes as an exciting replacement for retired captain Justin Hodges.

Broncos' chief executive Paul White said he felt the new arrangement would be a great fit for both the club and the player.

"We certainly did not expect this opportunity and James and his advisor have conducted themselves very well during the negotiation," he said.

"James is obviously motivated to play for the Broncos for the benefit he will see both on and off the field.

"The negotiations have certainly not been just about the contract value.

"James is one of the most exciting young players in the NRL and we believe playing in the Broncos' system can help take his game to the next level."

Roberts' advisor Jeremy Donovan said while the decision had taken some time, they were confident a move to the Broncos would be best for his personal development.

"This has been a long and exhausting process, but one that has supported James’ growth," said Donovan.

"He has had the opportunity to make a decision on his playing career and where he believes he will thrive not just as a player, but as a person.

"James has had the opportunity to consider what club and culture best fits him and his family.

"He is incredibly grateful for the respect each club has shown him during the course of this process, and is now focused on running out in the Brisbane Broncos' jersey next season."

Just 22 years of age, Roberts has scored 32 tries in just 52 NRL matches, including 16 in 24 games for the Gold Coast Titans last season.

 

[Battler]

In for the fallout south of the border.

 

[ivanhungryjak]

In for the fallout south of the border.

Yeah, bring it on. You know the Broncs are doing well when the excuses start flowing from down south.

 

[Dash]

In for the fallout south of the border.

I can't wait. The jealousy is the best part about being successful again. I've missed it!

 

[Unbreakable]

Special thanks to [MENTION=8517]Smokin' Joe[/MENTION]

I had my moments where I doubted you, but you came through once again. #JoeForModerator

 

[abashii]

Screw that, Joe for PM!

 

[broncos4life]

Joe is the man!

Cannot wait for the fallout, I love this shit. This is what being the Broncos is all about!

 

[GCBRONCO]

To celebrate this goes out to Smokin' Joe

 

[delcodii]

WOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

Where does this leave Copley though? :/

 

[BroncoColt84]

Just been watching his highlights package for last year - exciting stuff! (god the commentary is awful though!)

 

[noisetheory]

so that 14k bet that TAB took on bronx to win the comp, 10 days ago, coincides exactly with the period the club had to wait for the signing to be announced :)

smokin joe loaded up big!

 

[broncos4life]

Just been watching his highlights package for last year - exciting stuff! (god the commentary is awful though!)

Yep. Nines telecasts are like Katy Perry music videos, best watched on mute

 

[vertigo]

Broncs stature back to full lustre boys.

 

[Danoz Direct]

Enter team lists.

 

[broncoboy]

Really excited about the year broncos are going to have next year. Pencil james roberts in for a big year next year under the coaching genius Wayne Bennett

 

[broncoboy]

also would broncos risk james roberts in aukland nines or not ?

 

[Waynesaurus]

Good signing............I'd say it was on the money that was reserved for Teo and/or Gagai.

 

[Sproj]

Well I didn't really want to sign him but boy with him and Milf, we have some pace out there!