Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[tony soprano]

Staines likely playing in the GF .

 

[Halbrowne61]

100% on Naden - can’t understand why he’s not getting a go at centre. Does need to smarten up a bit and get some of the dumb errors out of his game though.
On Talau - who knows what he comes back like. Could end up a great 14 able to play as an edge player or outside back. I see him or possibly Rua filling the 14, especially if we lose Nu.
Cant say i love Best - seems to have lost all his form ( and playing attitude) this season, although has had a lot of injury issues I suppose.

I think Talau might be used in a Garner type role . Just needs to get very fit coz always looked like he was a few pounds above an ideal fighting weight.

 

[Halbrowne61]

Staines likely playing in the GF .

Yes that will look good on the resume.
What did you think of Laurie on the wing last night ?
Looked good positionally but maybe that was due to players inside.
He went ok though.

 

[Tcat]

Seriously?? They’re not coming now?? Damn , that’s disappointing. ☹️

I bet there's a few that think we are a chance.

 

[Tiger_Alex]

Thoughts on Staines tonight ?

Seems OK, a lot to work in.
Lightweight. Loved that shoulder charge he made though.

Thought he did well, was understandable to be a little behind some plays as he has been in KOE cup most the year.
That hit was beautiful though.

 

[Telltails]

Laurie has courage. If we can't get the best players to come here, at the very least we need to keep/target those with some nouse. No player is going to truly shine at this club atm until there is some strength in the pack that gives us some hope of competing.
Any back who doesn't make errors would look half decent playing in the current Penrith team.

 

[tony soprano]

Yes that will look good on the resume.
What did you think of Laurie on the wing last night ?
Looked good positionally but maybe that was due to players inside.
He went ok though.

Didn't watch mate.

 

[InBenjiWeTrust]

Defence in SL was not great when Burgess was there. He didn’t have any problems adapting. Same with Gareth Ellis. James Graham and a host of others. When assessing players you assess the man and his qualities before the competition. There are no questions about Welsby’s skills. He’s quick. Has great hands. Can put the ball on the floor. And he hits like a runaway train. The issue is - does he have the competitive fire to turn it up another level like the names mentioned previously in the NRL? On that front I’d say I haven’t seen anyone this single-minded and determined to win at all costs since Burgess. And that is some rap. Players know who can play. Ask them.

BTW - I’ve watched Laurie. Very talented player. No question. But when you are six points down against the Storm with a minute to go - will he launch himself out of the defensive line, smash the ball carrier, steal if from his grasp and put it down under the sticks? He ain’t that guy. Trust me.

Your description describes Tedesco and hardly anyone else, especially not
"I am buddy with A Mundine, and I am lazy, at least 50 lbs overweight flat track bully" Mitchell!

 

[Hmm]

Defence in SL was not great when Burgess was there. He didn’t have any problems adapting. Same with Gareth Ellis. James Graham and a host of others. When assessing players you assess the man and his qualities before the competition. There are no questions about Welsby’s skills. He’s quick. Has great hands. Can put the ball on the floor. And he hits like a runaway train. The issue is - does he have the competitive fire to turn it up another level like the names mentioned previously in the NRL? On that front I’d say I haven’t seen anyone this single-minded and determined to win at all costs since Burgess. And that is some rap. Players know who can play. Ask them.

BTW - I’ve watched Laurie. Very talented player. No question. But when you are six points down against the Storm with a minute to go - will he launch himself out of the defensive line, smash the ball carrier, steal if from his grasp and put it down under the sticks? He ain’t that guy. Trust me.

You said burgess adapted? Burgess is a forward there’s a huge difference, what percentage of English backs have made it in the game since coming over, I’d say it’d be less than 5%, Dom Young could be one, Herbie been here for years and done his schooling and development here so he doesn’t count, name me one other centre or fullback or winger even that’s English that was even remotely successful in the nrl and we’ve had a lot in the last 10 years

 

[twentyforty]

I bet there's a few that think we are a chance.

We're maybe a 5% chance, but a marquee needs to be at the end of his career, achieved everything he wanted in the game and is looking for a Super top up. There's always the question of club loyalty too I suppose? Cronk was a loyal Storm player until his wife wanted to live in Sydney. Conversely, Josh Reynolds it seems always had this underlying loyalty for his beloved bulldogs.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

This is purely speculation and drawing a low bow but I hope this news from Buzz's recent Saint, Sinner, Shoosh column is because we've sounded him out & he wants to come play under his idol Benji.

If he does want out of the Broncos, we should be seeing if we can work out a mutual deal as this kid is set to become a generational talent and something we are missing even in the pathways.

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The Broncos just can’t avoid a crisis. Last week it was Ben Ikin and Kevvie Walters. This week it’s arguably rugby league’s best teenager, Karl Oloapu.

The 17-year-old five-eighth was player of the tournament at the Australian Schoolboys. He has plenty of size and could finish up as a lock-forward. He just doesn’t want to be at the Broncos. Oloapu has a three-year contract with the Broncos that was done under his previous agent. Now the rookie wants out.

His minders say he didn’t fully understand the contract. His new agent, Matt Adamson, says the youngster is so determined to leave that he is prepared to sit out of football for a substantial period.

 

[GarryOwen]

Staines best position is fullback and he isn't as good as Laurie. In saying that he would be our 2nd best fullback and 3rd best winger and we need better quality depth

We have a squad full of 'depth' players. We need top line FG talent, not more depth.

 

[jrtiger]

This is purely speculation and drawing a low bow but I hope this news from Buzz's recent Saint, Sinner, Shoosh column is because we've sounded him out & he wants to come play under his idol Benji.

If he does want out of the Broncos, we should be seeing if we can work out a mutual deal as this kid is set to become a generational talent and something we are missing even in the pathways.

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The Broncos just can’t avoid a crisis. Last week it was Ben Ikin and Kevvie Walters. This week it’s arguably rugby league’s best teenager, Karl Oloapu.

The 17-year-old five-eighth was player of the tournament at the Australian Schoolboys. He has plenty of size and could finish up as a lock-forward. He just doesn’t want to be at the Broncos. Oloapu has a three-year contract with the Broncos that was done under his previous agent. Now the rookie wants out.

His minders say he didn’t fully understand the contract. His new agent, Matt Adamson, says the youngster is so determined to leave that he is prepared to sit out of football for a substantial period.

there would be a suite of clubs gunning for him. Dolphins have probably whipped out the chequebook, wouldn't be surprised if we weren't in the queue either. the issue is that he signed a contract. doesn't matter what he wants, Brisbane hold the cards. clearly reckons he's not far off first grade if he thinks his pathway is blocked at the Broncos by Mam and Madden.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Defence in SL was not great when Burgess was there. He didn’t have any problems adapting. Same with Gareth Ellis. James Graham and a host of others. When assessing players you assess the man and his qualities before the competition. There are no questions about Welsby’s skills. He’s quick. Has great hands. Can put the ball on the floor. And he hits like a runaway train. The issue is - does he have the competitive fire to turn it up another level like the names mentioned previously in the NRL? On that front I’d say I haven’t seen anyone this single-minded and determined to win at all costs since Burgess. And that is some rap. Players know who can play. Ask them.

BTW - I’ve watched Laurie. Very talented player. No question. But when you are six points down against the Storm with a minute to go - will he launch himself out of the defensive line, smash the ball carrier, steal if from his grasp and put it down under the sticks? He ain’t that guy. Trust me.

Seriously what a loaded up scenario.....Welsby isn't that player in the NRL, if he was he would be the only one in the NRL that is that player for that scenario.....

Welsby has talent but be real he isn't the world beater you make him out to be.

 

[colinbh]

Is that just a feeling or have you been told that's the case?

No, I actually watched the show.

 

[Hmm]

Seriously what a loaded up scenario.....Welsby isn't that player in the NRL, if he was he would be the only one in the NRL that is that player for that scenario.....

Welsby has talent but be real he isn't the world beater you make him out to be.

Exactly, he’s a decent player in a shit league with by far the most dominant super league team in history, it’s usually a case of who’s going to come 2nd to saints, Lolohea is about 110kg and overweight and plays fullback and he’s literally top 5 fullbacks in the competition. He’s a prospect I’m sure but he’s at least 2-3 years from being really considered as NRL standard, Gildart looked a class above super league playing for my team Wigan and we all know how that turned out.

 

[colinbh]

Seriously what a loaded up scenario.....Welsby isn't that player in the NRL, if he was he would be the only one in the NRL that is that player for that scenario.....

Welsby has talent but be real he isn't the world beater you make him out to be.

I watched that game. The only player to stand out for me was the ex nrl player Martin. Man of the match by a mile.

 

[Halbrowne61]

Thought he did well, was understandable to be a little behind some plays as he has been in KOE cup most the year.
That hit was beautiful though.

I don’t think he’s dynamic but maybe with regular game time, and one position, he may develop.
He’s got a bit of toe which we could do with.

 

[twentyforty]

This is purely speculation and drawing a low bow but I hope this news from Buzz's recent Saint, Sinner, Shoosh column is because we've sounded him out & he wants to come play under his idol Benji.

If he does want out of the Broncos, we should be seeing if we can work out a mutual deal as this kid is set to become a generational talent and something we are missing even in the pathways.

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The Broncos just can’t avoid a crisis. Last week it was Ben Ikin and Kevvie Walters. This week it’s arguably rugby league’s best teenager, Karl Oloapu.

The 17-year-old five-eighth was player of the tournament at the Australian Schoolboys. He has plenty of size and could finish up as a lock-forward. He just doesn’t want to be at the Broncos. Oloapu has a three-year contract with the Broncos that was done under his previous agent. Now the rookie wants out.

His minders say he didn’t fully understand the contract. His new agent, Matt Adamson, says the youngster is so determined to leave that he is prepared to sit out of football for a substantial period.

Qld have a great nursery of RL talent. The Bulldogs and Souths have signed a few of the Qld schoolboys.
We have managed to sign a middle by the name of Chris Faagutu. But mostly this pathway of talent is headed for the 4 Qld teams and Storm.

 

[Hmm]

I watched that game. The only player to stand out for me was the ex nrl player Martin. Man of the match by a mile.

Martin was always a try scoring machine in Nrl and he’s gone to a new level in super league, I wouldn’t be against tigers throwing 300k at him, just give us that extra strike. Doubt he’d come back for that though, he’d be on like 500k, he’s been killing it there for awhile.