Season 2022

[tommy]

Lol so something that was speculated on Bhq yesterday, or was it today? Something new eh petey?

 

[Sproj]

What about this side for next year (given we likely lose Piakura and Staggs, maybe Dearden too but for now, lets assume he stays):

1. Farnworth/Niu
2. Hunt
3. Gagai
4. Niu/Farnworth
5. Coates
6. Dearden
7. SJ/Reynolds
8. Haas
9. Turpin
10. Lui
11. Capewell
12. Riki
13. Asiata (c)

14. Granville
15. TPJ
16. Carrigan
17. Bullemor

 

[simplythebest]

I think Hunt it wasted on the wing. He needs to be closer to the centre of the field so he can be barking orders and using his experience where the whole team can here him.

What about this idea?

1. Hunt (c)
2. Coates
3. Folau
4. Farnworth
5. Niu/Arthurs/ whoever else
6. Croft
7. Dearden
8. Lodge
9. B. Smith
10. Haas
11. TPJ
12. Riki
13. Asiata

14. Turpin
15. Fleger
16. Carrigan
17. Bullemore

Milf can **** off. Sure, Croft isn't the X-Factor that Milford supposedly is, but he never stops trying. He's always in there giving it a go and is more solid in defence.

The experience of Hunt barking orders organising the defence and some more experience directing the team around is all we need. No more of these stupid chip and chase in our own half miracle plays.

I think we're only 1 or 2 experienced old heads away from being competitive.

 

[theshed]

Prices are either based on reports or wild guesses.

2022.

Movements:
Milford ($1m) -> A Reynolds ($750k)
Oates ($500k) -> Hynes ($400k)
Staggs ($300k) -> Taupau ($600k)
Niu offer $300k or -> Opacic ($300k)
Glenn ($250k+one club bonus): out
Turpin: re-sign
Dearden: re-sign
Coates: re-sign
Asiata: re-sign
Piakura: re-sign

All contracts 2-3 years and all re-signings dependent on the amounts being reasonable. I would also look again at moving on Lodge as he is on $700k until the end of 2024 with 2 of those being player options - which is completely insane.

1. Hynes
2. Isaako
3. Farnworth
4. Niu/Opacic
5. Coates
6. Dearden
7. Reynolds (GK/VC)
8. Taupau (C)
9. Turpin
10. Haas
11. Pangai
12. Riki
13. Asiata

14. Lodge/Flegler
15. Bullimor
16. Piakura
17. Carrigan

Piakura, Riki, Haas, Carrigan, Bullimore are the long term core of the forwards. Marty to captain and mentor for 2 years while Carrigan develops into the future captain. Hynes on a 2 year deal to either show he is a long term option or explore the market, develop youth such as Cobbo. Dearden to transition into dominate play maker with Reynolds contract ending in 3 years - have a plan for the type of player Dearden should be partnered with. Keep an eye on upcoming hookers and snag one that can develop into a Turpin replacement.

5 year plan that can be put in place in 2022 and take us straight back into the top 8.

 

[Sproj]

Prices are either based on reports or wild guesses.

2022.

Movements:
Milford ($1m) -> A Reynolds ($750k)
Oates ($500k) -> Hynes ($400k)
Staggs ($300k) -> Taupau ($600k)
Niu offer $300k or -> Opacic ($300k)
Glenn ($250k+one club bonus): out
Turpin: re-sign
Dearden: re-sign
Coates: re-sign
Asiata: re-sign
Piakura: re-sign

All contracts 2-3 years and all re-signings dependent on the amounts being reasonable. I would also look again at moving on Lodge as he is on $700k until the end of 2024 with 2 of those being player options - which is completely insane.

1. Hynes
2. Isaako
3. Farnworth
4. Niu/Opacic
5. Coates
6. Dearden
7. Reynolds (GK/VC)
8. Taupau (C)
9. Turpin
10. Haas
11. Pangai
12. Riki
13. Asiata

14. Lodge/Flegler
15. Bullimor
16. Piakura
17. Carrigan

Piakura, Riki, Haas, Carrigan, Bullimore are the long term core of the forwards. Marty to captain and mentor for 2 years while Carrigan develops into the future captain. Hynes on a 2 year deal to either show he is a long term option or explore the market, develop youth such as Cobbo. Dearden to transition into dominate play maker with Reynolds contract ending in 3 years - have a plan for the type of player Dearden should be partnered with. Keep an eye on upcoming hookers and snag one that can develop into a Turpin replacement.

5 year plan that can be put in place in 2022 and take us straight back into the top 8.

What it really shows is we are a fullback, forward leader and an organising half away from being genuinely competitive.

 

[GCBRONCO]

Same can be said about Alex Glenn. Hardly see him rallying the troops when that 10 minute brain explosion was happening in the first half. He’s great at telling the boys “one set” though after every error.

Well it got to the stage in 2019 where O'Sullivan was the one out there barking orders for the boys to get their act straight during a match when in goal after conceding a number of soft tries, you wouldn't have known any of the senior players were there.

 

[Sproj]

I wonder if we could get Semi Valumei cheap, he’d be fantastic on the wing for us.

 

[McHunt]

Looks like we're keeping Piakura.

 

[BroncsFan]

Courier Fail article indicating that Bennett has confirmed he will be living in Brisbane permanently next year ... theres several quotes in the article and I'm sure our man @McHunt will give us the run down in a new thread soon enough.

He's quoted that he's coming back as a "free agent"... so basically hasn't confirmed anything with anyone.

Broncos should absolutely go hard to sign Bennett as a coaching director or whatever is required to bring him back... I would actually prefer Bennett coming back rather than making a similar play for Bellamy

- He has pull in the player market... and you know he would be hanging around the training paddock most days. Not taking over training just talking to players, etc.
- Our culture and attitude is dead and gone, but Bennett will revitalise that, which is one of the biggest factors in professional sport nowadays
- It removes the threat of Bennett coaching Brisbane 2.0 in 2023
- It relieves Kevvie so he can just coach. Someone mentioned the other day that Kevvie is having to get involved in retention discussions with players and taking his attention away from the coaching... yes you want your coach involved in discussions, but given how inept our R&R appears to be he's probably doing a shit ton of work in the discussions
- Positive / Nostalgia associated with Bennett and the rightful position that everything should've worked towards when his contract was last expiring

 

[Sproj]

Courier Fail article indicating that Bennett has confirmed he will be living in Brisbane permanently next year ... theres several quotes in the article and I'm sure our man @McHunt will give us the run down in a new thread soon enough.

He's quoted that he's coming back as a "free agent"... so basically hasn't confirmed anything with anyone.

Broncos should absolutely go hard to sign Bennett as a coaching director or whatever is required to bring him back.

- He has pull in the player market... and you know he would be hanging around the training paddock most days. Not taking over training just talking to players, etc.
- It removes the threat of Bennett coaching Brisbane 2.0 in 2023
- It relieves Kevvie so he can just coach. Someone mentioned the other day that Kevvie is having to get involved in retention discussions with players and taking his attention away from the coaching... yes you want your coach involved in discussions, but given how inept our R&R appears to be he's probably doing a shit ton of work in the discussions
- Positive / Nostalgia associated with Bennett and the rightful position that everything should've worked towards when his contract was last expiring

The only thing that could stop it happening is the same problem that rears it heads every time, the guys who got rid of him are mostly still all there.

 

[BroncsFan]

The only thing that could stop it happening is the same problem that rears it heads every time, the guys who got rid of him are mostly still all there.

It would be a hard one for them to justify not going for given they are proposing millions for Bellamy to do basically the exact same thing.... except I would think Bennett would do it better than him

 

[Sproj]

It would be a hard one for them to justify not going for given they are proposing millions for Bellamy to do basically the exact same thing.... except I would think Bennett would do it better than him

Of course but it doesn't mean they'll let logic prevail over ego.

 

[Cult]

We should offer Bellamy 10 million a year, bring him in to sign the contract and let him know we’ve pulled it as he is knocking on the door. Payback.

Bennett is Broncos through and through. Having him here improves recruitment, rapport and there’s simply no negatives to having him involved. Get Cam Smith in as an assistant. Get it all done. Spend some of the money we earn. Also **** Craig Bellamy over in the process.

 

[Morkel]

Morris is still holding the knife that he used on Bennett's back, I would love it to happen but there would have to be a whole lot of eggs to be wiped off faces to come true.

 

[tommy]

The old codger should just retire. He’s only coming back to either knife kevvie or coach the dolphins, provided the article is telling the truth.

 

[Harry Sack]

Courier Fail article indicating that Bennett has confirmed he will be living in Brisbane permanently next year ... theres several quotes in the article and I'm sure our man @McHunt will give us the run down in a new thread soon enough.

He's quoted that he's coming back as a "free agent"... so basically hasn't confirmed anything with anyone.

Broncos should absolutely go hard to sign Bennett as a coaching director or whatever is required to bring him back... I would actually prefer Bennett coming back rather than making a similar play for Bellamy

- He has pull in the player market... and you know he would be hanging around the training paddock most days. Not taking over training just talking to players, etc.
- Our culture and attitude is dead and gone, but Bennett will revitalise that, which is one of the biggest factors in professional sport nowadays
- It removes the threat of Bennett coaching Brisbane 2.0 in 2023
- It relieves Kevvie so he can just coach. Someone mentioned the other day that Kevvie is having to get involved in retention discussions with players and taking his attention away from the coaching... yes you want your coach involved in discussions, but given how inept our R&R appears to be he's probably doing a shit ton of work in the discussions
- Positive / Nostalgia associated with Bennett and the rightful position that everything should've worked towards when his contract was last expiring

Kent with a solid point on 360. Bennett has just gotten a free plug by The Courier Fail aimed at the Broncos and Brisbane 2.0.

"Hey guys, I'm free next year. Make an offer."

I'd 100% prefer him over Bellamy. Nothing to do with who would be better in the role...Bennett is arguably the greatest ever Bronco and I can't see how having that back would be a bad thing.

 

[Cult]

Morris is still holding the knife that he used on Bennett's back, I would love it to happen but there would have to be a whole lot of eggs to be wiped off faces to come true.

So we should be pushing harder to get Morris out. He does nothing that literally any other somewhat qualified person couldn’t do. This club could literally run itself better if they named Buck as whatever it is Morris is. He’s not needed and right now Bennett is needed to improve this club

 

[Harry Sack]

Anyone else really get the feeling that we're treading water, contract wise, until DD starts?