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[Porthoz]

Honestly, I doubt it. He'll always be a utlility imo. Munster and Morgan have the halves sown up for a while yet, and if it's not them, DCE and Hunt will get a crack before Milf. He showed in his game last year he isn't close to making the step up yet.

I don't look at current form too much. I think Milford has a higher ceiling than any other Qld half.

That said, there is a lot of quality to chose from for our 1/6/7 in the future, between Munster, Morgan, Milford, Hunt, Taylor and Ponga, we're kind of spoiled.

We do need a hooker to match that though, as we really only have Macca and Friend to hold the fort...

 

[Renegade]

I don't look at current form too much. I think Milford has a higher ceiling than any other Qld half.

That said, there is a lot of quality to chose from for our 1/6/7 in the future, between Munster, Morgan, Milford, Hunt, Taylor and Ponga, we're kind of spoiled.

We do need a hooker to match that though, as we really only have Macca and Friend to hold the fort...

i completely forgot taylor tbh. reckon ponga will end up in 6? he would be another marshall (probably complete with broken shoulders from defending in the frontline)

 

[Alec]

i completely forgot taylor tbh. reckon ponga will end up in 6? he would be another marshall (probably complete with broken shoulders from defending in the frontline)

I hope not, Ponga has so much fucking talent at fullback it's crazy. Not even just his speed or footwork, but his ball playing is showing really good signs too. And he'll only get better. I can see him being better than Slater if he has the right attitude.

 

[Reyter]

I don't look at current form too much. I think Milford has a higher ceiling than any other Qld half.

That said, there is a lot of quality to chose from for our 1/6/7 in the future, between Munster, Morgan, Milford, Hunt, Taylor and Ponga, we're kind of spoiled.

We do need a hooker to match that though, as we really only have Macca and Friend to hold the fort...

Milford has played a number of blinders and a number of bloopers but as a 5/8 I very much doubt he has more upside than Munster. If he can make it as a halfback he is an excellent chance of being an Origin player for many years but it won't be this year. It will take an injury or very dramatic form reversal to see Hunt miss out on #7. If we lose the first game this year I think Slater will be dropped and Ponga will have fullback sewn up for many years barring the emergence of a freakish talent.

If that's the case when Smith retires, consider the fort sacked.

 

[Alec]

Milford has played a number of blinders and a number of bloopers but as a 5/8 I very much doubt he has more upside than Munster. If he can make it as a halfback he is an excellent chance of being an Origin player for many years but it won't be this year. It will take an injury or very dramatic form reversal to see Hunt miss out on #7. If we lose the first game this year I think Slater will be dropped and Ponga will have fullback sewn up for many years barring the emergence of a freakish talent.

If that's the case when Smith retires, consider the fort sacked.

I think Gunster is a fantastic player, but I also think Milford definitely does have the higher ceiling. He just needs to be used correctly, I don't want him being a halfback.

 

[Reyter]

I think Gunster is a fantastic player, but I also think Milford definitely does have the higher ceiling. He just needs to be used correctly, I don't want him being a halfback.

Maybe. We will see. I think both are in the same boat at the moment. Both don't have a decent halfback but that guy from Melbourne who was dropped certainly has more upside as a halfback than Nikorima.

 

[broncsgoat]

Massive Milf fan but he's about a couple of injuries away from a spot in the side.

 

[Porthoz]

@Alec , get the **** out of my head!

 

[Porthoz]

i completely forgot taylor tbh. reckon ponga will end up in 6? he would be another marshall (probably complete with broken shoulders from defending in the frontline)

I hope not. He's got the fullback spot sewn up once Slater retires and we have the 5/8 position well and truly covered.

Halfback is trickier, Hunt and Morgan can certainly do it, but I'm hoping Taylor can go another level to cover the halfback position, as he has tools no one else in that group of players has.

 

[Lockysillegitimatechild]

It's been a long time, but I finally agree almost entirely with you.
In the Origin arena, I am much more worried about Hunt's inability to control the game than to have a big moment, which he is quite capable of. I would not start him, but he would be my utility on the bench.

Depending on his continued progression, Milford will end up as one of the Qld long term halves, that I have little doubt about.

Finally! Ive been trying so hard to get you to agree with me!

 

[Porthoz]

Finally! Ive been trying so hard to get you to agree with me!

Sorry, I like to play hard to get...

 

[Huge]

Moses Suli is different as he was fired from those clubs for breeches

What, were his breeches the wrong colour ? Ha ha ....just joshing, no malice

 

[Kyall]

There is a recent article on Su’a on the Courier-Mail site can someone please post it.

 

[Super Freak]

In-demand Broncos forward Jaydn Su’A urged to think of more than money when deciding his future

May 9, 2018

BRONCOS captain Darius Boyd has urged young gun Jaydn Su’A to look at the potential of winning an NRL premiership at Brisbane as he weighs up a $1.5 million offer to leave Red Hill.

Su’A is one of the NRL’s hottest properties with a host of clubs, including South Sydney, prepared to pay the 20-year-old upwards of $500,000-a-season to quit the Broncos.

Nicknamed “Junior SBW” by teammates in reference to dual-code superstar Sonny Bill Williams, Su’A has made the most of his opportunity to replace injured Test backrower Matt Gillett (broken neck).

His elevation to Brisbane’s starting side has piqued interest in the former junior dynamo, who will make his 16th NRL appearance in Saturday’s double header clash against Manly at Suncorp Stadium.

The Broncos are facing a bidding war to retain Su’A while also trying to extend the contracts of rising forwards Matt Lodge and Tevita Pangai Jr.

Under coach Wayne Bennett, many players have sacrificed dollars for success at Brisbane over the club’s 30-year history and Boyd urged Su’A to consider the same.

“It’s a tough business to retain and recruit players,” he said.

“Brisbane are known for getting people on less money than what they could get somewhere else.

“That is what you expect when you are playing in Queensland and at Suncorp and for a famous club like the Broncos.

“You want to be successful more so than it being all about the dollars. It’s well known that’s the way it’s been.

“I hope we do keep Su’A. He is a great talent and is only going to get better.

“In saying that, it’s down to what he gets offered and what he thinks he’s worth and the opportunity. Where he thinks he sits and how to improve his NRL career.”

The Rabbitohs appear a logical fit for Su’A.

With star backrower Angus Crichton bound for the Roosters next season, a spot on South Sydney’s edge is there for the taking.

Former Rabbitohs assistant coach Gorden Tallis said Su’A could thrive alongside hard-hitting forward Sam Burgess and under new coach Anthony Seibold.

“Seibs is good and playing with guys like Sam Burgess would be great,” he said.

“Souths is a really good club. Since they came back into the comp, to go and win a comp (in 2014) after 40 years, they’re doing a lot of things right.

“Seibs played at the Broncos and has been around. He’s done a really good apprenticeship.

“The players are playing a really good style of footy. You’ve got to go because of the style of footy they play and what role they want you to play.”

With teen sensation Payne Haas bursting on to the NRL scene a fortnight ago, Bennett has a wealth of young forwards at his disposal.

They could set up the next generation of Broncos dominance and Boyd said Brisbane would do all it could to keep them together.

“They’re all important,” he said.

“We’ve got a lot of young forwards coming through which is really exciting for the club.

“As long as the club are doing all they can to keep him then it really comes down to his decision.

“There has been a lot of talk about how many people the Broncos have lost over the years but you can’t keep everyone. That’s the thing with the salary cap.”

Source: Courier Mail

 

[broncos4life]

There is a recent article on Su’a on the Courier-Mail site can someone please post it.

It’s confirmed he has signed with the Roosters.

 

[tommy]

Junior SBW is the stupidest nickname I've ever heard to the point I'd say the journo made it up.

 

[Super Freak]

Tallis needs to **** off and stop talking up the Rabbitohs.

 

[Kyall]

Unless we can promise Su’a a starting spot and possibly a premiership I doubt he will stay.