Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[avocadoontoast]

Some serious damage control going on here by Broncos after some backlash, a lot still to be played out. Expect a Tiger response in the media over the next day or so threw "known sources".

Thanks Pom. Did we meet with Milford?

No

After all this has blown up more chance we’ll get both Isaako and TPJ this year?

 

[Speed2burn]

Some serious damage control going on here by Broncos after some backlash, a lot still to be played out. Expect a Tiger response in the media over the next day or so threw "known sources".

Broncos, the battlers club. My heart bleeds for them

 

[THE_POM]

Some serious damage control going on here by Broncos after some backlash, a lot still to be played out. Expect a Tiger response in the media over the next day or so threw "known sources".

Thanks Pom. Did we meet with Milford?

No

After all this has blown up more chance we’ll get both Isaako and TPJ this year?

Depends how far Brisbane want to take this.

 

[TopTiger]

Didn't Kevie say Joe O wasn't going anywhere prior to him signing with us, a bit like Bennett saying Souths weren't interested in Latrell !!

 

[AdelaideTiger]

This is like the grand final of which club can air the most dirty laundry publicly.
Winner goes home with a carton of eggs to smear on their face...

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re released shortly, and Kev is doing this to save face with the fans.

You two are in so much trouble for speaking with the WTs. As punishment, we're going to immediately release you to WTs.

 

[Cairnstigers]

Some serious damage control going on here by Broncos after some backlash, a lot still to be played out. Expect a Tiger response in the media over the next day or so threw "known sources".

Well I hope our club doesn't get dragged over the coals for this meeting
Surely we had the approval to do so

Sounds like someone is telling Porkies
I am hoping it is all hush hush by the Broncos until they get their knew Signings in place to ease the blow
If they can land both players they are reported to be chasing then their fans will be sweet
Throw Mbye and Walters in that mix/trade and you would think they would be happy for it all to go ahead

The big ? Is
Do these players want to move to Sydney and to play for our club

Time will tell
I hope it happens

 

[avocadoontoast]

I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re released shortly, and Kev is doing this to save face with the fans.

You two are in so much trouble for speaking with the WTs. As punishment, we're going to immediately release you to WTs.

I’m not sure what they did was bad enough to deserve that punishment, but I’ll take it ?

 

[PJ_]

I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re released shortly, and Kev is doing this to save face with the fans.

You two are in so much trouble for speaking with the WTs. As punishment, we're going to immediately release you to WTs.

??

 

[hsvjones]

Some serious damage control going on here by Broncos after some backlash, a lot still to be played out. Expect a Tiger response in the media over the next day or so threw "known sources".

@THE_POM Do you know if we are going to get any player now or is this now dead in the water?

 

[THE_POM]

Some serious damage control going on here by Broncos after some backlash, a lot still to be played out. Expect a Tiger response in the media over the next day or so threw "known sources".

@THE_POM Do you know if we are going to get any player now or is this now dead in the water?

Not dead in the water at all, plenty moving around in the back ground.

 

[WeststigsRdaBest]

Bah Gaining TPj, issako and BJ moving into the midldle
Losing guys like Mbye/Walters so madden Simpkin can get their chances
Is what’s really going to round out the roster...if we don’t make the 8 next year I’ll be suprised as

 

[PJ_]

Poor Kevvie trying to save face.
Not that bright to start with giving up cushy qld and fox jobs to coach the rabble

 

[Devon Head]

Can someone please share Chris Garry tweet re:NRL investigation about TPJ and Isaako approach? Also mentions possible immediate release of a player resulting from WT meeting with said players.


https://7news.com.au/sport/rugby-league/broncos-coach-dismisses-tigers-speculation-c-2896510

Broncos coach dismisses Tigers speculation
Ed Jackson
AAP
Published: Friday, 21 May 2021 12:39 pm AEST


Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has dismissed any suggestion he's allowed Jamayne Isaako or Tevita Pangai Jnr to speak to rival NRL clubs.

Both players were reported to have held talks with Wests Tigers despite being under contract until the end of 2022.

Walters said after the reports emerged he'd spoken with Isaako and Pangai Jnr, insisting both remain part of his future plans at Red Hill.

"We've sorted that out internally. I've spoken to both those players. We've got control of that," Walters said.

"(I) expect them both to perform extremely well tomorrow night.

"They don't have permission to talk to other clubs, no ... they're contracted here. Why would we want to lose them?"

Walters did confirm Isaako's management had spoken with Tigers coach Michael Maguire but those discussions were in relation to Maguire's other role as New Zealand's coach.

The Broncos coach also dismissed the notion that half Anthony Milford had played his final game for the club.

Milford has been axed for the second time this season for Saturday's clash with Sydney Roosters at the SCG with former Gold Coast playmaker Albert Kelly named to play his first NRL game in seven years.

With Milford off contract at season's end his future at the Broncos looks increasingly uncertain but Walters insisted the door wasn't closed on the 26-year-old.

"It's up to Anthony. He makes that decision, not me," Walters said.

"I keep saying that every week.

"Anthony has control of his career not the Broncos or this football club."

Walter also flat-batted reports the Broncos have held talks with Melbourne's Nicho Hynes.

"There's been some players that we are interested in at the moment we're not allowed to divulge who those players are," he said.

"That's a decision that we'll make down the track."

Didn't Kevvy also say Joffa wasn't going anywhere and that he was definitely in the clubs plans moving forward?

 

[hsvjones]

Some serious damage control going on here by Broncos after some backlash, a lot still to be played out. Expect a Tiger response in the media over the next day or so threw "known sources".

@THE_POM Do you know if we are going to get any player now or is this now dead in the water?

Not dead in the water at all, plenty moving around in the back ground.

Cheer mate... Fingers crossed
As a fan you start to get your hopes up and now this media circus puts a damper to it.

 

[JD Tiger]

I just saw a Tweet from NBWT saying basicly Nrl looked into WT approaching the two Bronco players, and all good. No dramas, no further investigation needed.

Just Broncos having a sook.

 

[Madge]

I just saw a Tweet from NBWT saying basicly Nrl looked into WT approaching the two Bronco players, and all good. No dramas, no further investigation needed.

Just Broncos having a sook.

The NRL says there will be no formal probe into Wests Tigers approaching Tevita Pangai Jnr and Jamayne Isaako.

Suggestions Brisbane made a complaint but NRL CEO Andrew Abdo will not launch an investigation. More to come - Pete Badel
@cmail_sport

https://twitter.com/badel_cmail/status/1395589551502938123

 

[Demps]

Some serious damage control going on here by Broncos after some backlash, a lot still to be played out. Expect a Tiger response in the media over the next day or so threw "known sources".

Thanks Pom. Did we meet with Milford?

No

@Aubanon

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Poor Kevvie trying to save face.
Not that bright to start with giving up cushy qld and fox jobs to coach the rabble

Did Kev check with Wayne before making the d👍

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I just saw a Tweet from NBWT saying basicly Nrl looked into WT approaching the two Bronco players, and all good. No dramas, no further investigation needed.

Just Broncos having a sook.

The NRL says there will be no formal probe into Wests Tigers approaching Tevita Pangai Jnr and Jamayne Isaako.

Suggestions Brisbane made a complaint but NRL CEO Andrew Abdo will not launch an investigation. More to come - Pete Badel
@cmail_sport

https://twitter.com/badel_cmail/status/1395589551502938123

I guess a formal probe is better than an informal one. Who are they probing anyway?