Based on 10 minutes in a trial game.
PLAYER Jock Madden
- Thread starter Nashy
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Based on 10 minutes in a trial game.
- Jul 28, 2016
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Confirmed that 1910 is NOT Coby Black's manager
Bucking Beads
International Captain
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He was pretty hand in those 10 minutes though. Still I don’t want him anywhere else the side until 2026. He’s got a lot to learn
I will tell you now there was serious debate between Te'o and selectors if he would even be the Queensland half on Thursday, it was very split.
Old Mate
NRL Player
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What direction did Te’o and the others want to go? Just curious.
- Sep 6, 2013
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Agreed but again I’m not calling for it. I’m just pointing out that he shouldn’t just be discounted because of age. I wouldn’t be playing him until origin period next year at the earliest either and that all depends on him continuing to develop.
Bucking Beads
International Captain
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Young halves really just need to do their job and defend well. We need a good structure around a young half and to let them grow into their games at first grade level.
I assume Purdue at half and Brown at fullback.
His bomb out of the right pocket is very good. By far his strongest kicking feature.
Black was pretty good on debut against PNG. It's one game I know but he was good.
Great vision and game awareness first set to kick for a try.
- Apr 9, 2012
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Won't be surprised....will be quietly pleased that an opportunity does arrive that we might see him get "a" game next year
but really, 2026 is where I think we're all aiming at.
BroncosFever
State of Origin Rep
- Jun 6, 2014
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Will take more than a 10 minute stint to win over the fanbase on here, have you heard of Billy Walters?
He does have a lot to learn and they should give him as much time as it takes, regardless of what the journos or the fans have to say.
- Aug 25, 2018
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He stood out in the trial, even before he'd played Meninga Cup.
- Aug 25, 2018
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Agreed. Like I said, I see him leapfrogging Madden next year. To be blunt, we're a bit fucked if he can't.
Mozer should be leapfrogging one of our dummy halves this year. Same conclusion.
- Aug 25, 2018
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He needs minutes next season. We need Reynolds' replacement in place well before 2026.
It would also be extreme wishful thinking to assume we'll get another full year out of Reyno, and we're getting a good taste of what it will look like with Madden at the helm.
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Billy came to the Broncos wanting to play 6. He didn't even win over his old man on that front.
No he didn't. He played Meninga in 2023.
