Player Movements and Rumours 2011

[Flutterby]

Agree with Coxy in that I think Hunt has shown as much promise and glimpses as Norman; however given that his 'opportunities' have mostly been as back up hooker for about 20-30 minutes a game I don't think he has yet been given the opportunity he deserves. Give him a season as the first choice halfback and then let it be judged how he might go long term. We all know I am a big fan of Hunt; but I am not so blind as to not be able to admit if it turns out he won't make it - provided I see him being given a GENUINE opportunity to show what he can (or can't) do; I just don't think the NRL game time he has seen so far has been a genuine opportunity.

 

[Coxy]

Agree with Coxy in that I think Hunt has shown as much promise and glimpses as Norman; however given that his 'opportunities' have mostly been as back up hooker for about 20-30 minutes a game I don't think he has yet been given the opportunity he deserves. Give him a season as the first choice halfback and then let it be judged how he might go long term. We all know I am a big fan of Hunt; but I am not so blind as to not be able to admit if it turns out he won't make it - provided I see him being given a GENUINE opportunity to show what he can (or can't) do; I just don't think the NRL game time he has seen so far has been a genuine opportunity.

Bingo. The only time he's got to start in the 7 has been during a pre-Origin game with every decent player out of the team, or as a late call up for an injury, or during our run home last year when Locky and Wallace were both injured and the team capitulating.

He may never get a permanent spot in the halves at the Broncos, and if that's what happens, so be it. I have no doubt he'll excel at another club who gets his services, and I hope he does.

 

[levikade]

Jamie Buhrer looks good to me [icon_wink

hes a lock.

 

[Meat77]

Well all I'll say is your definition of glimpses must be broader than mine - I can't see him being ready to be a full-time half for any team anytime soon but we'll see I guess.

 

[Coxy]

Well all I'll say is your definition of glimpses must be broader than mine - I can't see him being ready to be a full-time half for any team anytime soon but we'll see I guess.

Well not least because when he's not filling in the halves at the Broncos he's playing hooker [eusa_doh

 

[Meat77]

OK - do you honestly want to see a halves pairing of Hunt and Wallace next year? That would have to be the least creative pairing in the comp!

 

[Bucking Beads]

Have a look at Manly and what they have done with the halfback position the last few years. Hodkinson was great for them after playing a year of QLD cup and the same goes for Cherry-evans this year. I don't think we as a club are doing Hunt or Norman any favours.

 

[Mister Wright]

No need to look for a hooker if McCullough reproduces on a consistent basis the game he played tonight. Simply outstanding. Showed a lot of confidence in his own game and created a lot of go-forward - even set up a try!

 

[Jeba]

No need to look for a hooker if McCullough reproduces on a consistent basis the game he played tonight. Simply outstanding. Showed a lot of confidence in his own game and created a lot of go-forward - even set up a try!

Outstanding? Are you serious? Sure, wasn't as bad as previous weeks. I'd even go close to calling it a "good performance". But outstanding? You're kidding yourself.

 

[Ffs...]

No need to look for a hooker if McCullough reproduces on a consistent basis the game he played tonight. Simply outstanding. Showed a lot of confidence in his own game and created a lot of go-forward - even set up a try!

Outstanding? Are you serious? Sure, wasn't as bad as previous weeks. I'd even go close to calling it a "good performance". But outstanding? You're kidding yourself.

What he said.

Baptise is the long term hooker. Macca will be at another club in 2 years.

 

[Anonymous person]

Baptistery certainly impressed more in this one game than McCullough has all season IMO.

Time to give McCullough the 'we wouldn't mind if you started looking elsewhere' talk.

 

[PETERN]

Experienced prop Shane Tronc's career could be over, with the 29-year-old facing surgery for a neck problem.

http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl ... 6070426663

 

[Kimlo]

That sucks big time! :(

 

[Clintos]

Noooo! Troncy...

 

[Coxy]

On the bright side, at least he won't pollute the Broncos team again.

 

[Black Philip]

On the bright side, at least he won't pollute the Broncos team again.

Yeah I didn't wanna be a dick about it, and it sucks for him, but he's pretty crap.

 

[Coxy]

On the bright side, at least he won't pollute the Broncos team again.

Yeah I didn't wanna be a dick about it, and it sucks for him, but he's pretty crap.

I'm a Cox so I'm happy to be a dick :P

 

[Big Pete]

A shame.

In a time where we really struggled up front, Tronc proved to be a handy pick up proving to be a consistent metre eater and a reliable defender. The truth is, he was always going to be a short-term pick up designed to hold the fort while the young forwards develop.

All the best Shane.