Pre-Season

[Sproj]

Dearden came to us as a very confident young 7 and left broken. He's very much a 7 in waiting up there. I don't see us getting him back under the current coach.

Probably right. That said, McCullough came to us a 6 and made a career as a 9. Hoffman came to us as a 1, made it as a 2 or 5 and left us as a pretty rubbish 1. Isaako came as a 3 or 4 and left as a 2 or 5. Hodges came as a 1 and made a stunning career as a 4. That said, if not for dodgy hammies, he would likely have been a gun 1, look at 2006.

Point being, the position a player comes in as is not always what he leaves or makes his career as.

 

[Big Del]

It’s a pretty solid bet TBF.

I was just thinking today when I saw the thing about his back soreness / tightness that we need to seriously think about our plans for after him, as it’s hard to see his body holding up long enough to see him play beyond his current contract, if that.

That would be part of the reason the Bunnies only offered him one year .
Their doctors would know Reynolds` body better than even he does .

 

[BroncsFan]

That would be part of the reason the Bunnies only offered him one year .
Their doctors would know Reynolds` body better than even he does .

If Renyolds stays on as part of the coaching staff or as a part time halves coach moving forward then the recruitment still remains a success

 

[pagey]

Strike Brodie Croft off your wishlist. He's extended until 2030:

Brodie Croft: Salford Red Devils half-back extends deal until 2030

Salford Red Devils half-back - and 2022 Super League Man of Steel - Brodie Croft signs a new seven-year deal.

www.bbc.com

wasn't on it , his style suits SL to a tea

 

[Big Del]

If Renyolds stays on as part of the coaching staff or as a part time halves coach moving forward then the recruitment still remains a success

Hmmm ,, maybe .

 

[Big Del]

Halfback options currently coming off contract the same time as Reynold plus how old they will be

Adam Reynolds (34)
Nicho Hynes (28)
Tyson Gamble (28)
Jarome Luai (28)
Jack Wighton (32)
Luke Keary (33)
Tom Dearden (24)
Tanah Boyd (24)
Anthony Milford (31)
Mitchell Moses (30)
Toby Sexton (24)
Chad Townsend (34)
Billy Walters (31)

Dont forget to wish Billy a happy 29th birthday tomorrow!

This list will obviously shrink as the date draws closer but at the moment it’s actually a pretty good year to go to market for a half.

Based on age and talent, I would personally rank them something like:

High priority:
Nicho Hynes
Mitch Moses
Tom Dearden
Jarome Luai

Second tier:
Toby Sexton
Tannah Boyd

Everyone else

We could also extend Reyno by 1 year or take a punt for a year on an existing player and try and land Sam Walker at the end of 2025 - he would be 25 years old.

Two thirds of those blokes are #6s .
#7 is a different role .

 

[pagey]

Dearden came to us as a very confident young 7 and left broken. He's very much a 7 in waiting up there. I don't see us getting him back under the current coach.

duffy will be the 7 Dearden is very much a 6

 

[Big Del]

Dearden came to us as a very confident young 7 and left broken. He's very much a 7 in waiting up there. I don't see us getting him back under the current coach.

Chad kicks and distributes .
Very rarely runs . Dearden does the opposite . How is that preparing him for #7 ?

 

[McHunt]

duffy will be the 7 Dearden is very much a 6

Tom has only played one season of 6. Even his management call him a halfback:

Thomas Dearden – Ultra Management Sports

ultramanagement.com.au

 

[BroncosFever]

He's more marketable if labelled a halfback

 

[Swordfish]

Strike Brodie Croft off your wishlist. He's extended until 2030:

Brodie Croft: Salford Red Devils half-back extends deal until 2030

Salford Red Devils half-back - and 2022 Super League Man of Steel - Brodie Croft signs a new seven-year deal.

www.bbc.com

Wonder what Salford has seen in him to extend for that long?
I reckon outside of DCE, Croft will now become the halfback who’s signed a long contract.

 

[1910]

Halfback options currently coming off contract the same time as Reynold plus how old they will be

Adam Reynolds (34)
Nicho Hynes (28)
Tyson Gamble (28)
Jarome Luai (28)
Jack Wighton (32)
Luke Keary (33)
Tom Dearden (24)
Tanah Boyd (24)
Anthony Milford (31)
Mitchell Moses (30)
Toby Sexton (24)
Chad Townsend (34)
Billy Walters (31)

Dont forget to wish Billy a happy 29th birthday tomorrow!

This list will obviously shrink as the date draws closer but at the moment it’s actually a pretty good year to go to market for a half.

Based on age and talent, I would personally rank them something like:

High priority:
Nicho Hynes
Mitch Moses
Tom Dearden
Jarome Luai

Second tier:
Toby Sexton
Tannah Boyd

Everyone else

We could also extend Reyno by 1 year or take a punt for a year on an existing player and try and land Sam Walker at the end of 2025 - he would be 25 years old.

Tyson Walker playing CC this year just as a side fact. He's a half exactly like Sam.

 

[McHunt]

He's more marketable if labelled a halfback

Being described as the "next Allan Langer" and "future of the Broncos" didn't hurt either.

 

[pagey]

Tom has only played one season of 6. Even his management call him a halfback:

Thomas Dearden – Ultra Management Sports

ultramanagement.com.au

which has been his most successful , his running game is his strength.
it's not to say he can't be a 7 but it's obvious he is a better 6.

 

[Foordy]

Tyson Walker playing CC this year just as a side fact. He's a half exactly like Sam.

Who is he signed with if anyone

Which Walker is he the son of

 

[Swordfish]

Tyson Walker playing CC this year just as a side fact. He's a half exactly like Sam.

Is he associated with us?

 

[pagey]

Tyson Walker playing CC this year just as a side fact. He's a half exactly like Sam.

brother?

 

[McHunt]