Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Tiger Stripes]

Turuva played a fair chunk of centre back in 2021 with Panthers in Cup before playing a combo of fullback & wing in Cup in 2022.

I believe Skelton played a bit of centre last season in NSW Cup but all wing this season.

Thanks BWG.
Wasn't sure of whether they had played those positions, other than maybe a cameo roll.
I would love to have either Turuva or Skelton in the centres if they can defend.

 

[Tiger Stripes]

Turuva’s coming to the Tigers on a promise from Richardson and Marshall to his management that he’ll get first crack at right centre.

"First Crack" is more realistic IMO.

 

[The Chad]

I thought Jack re-signed with Newcastle

Don't think this is the case- he's still under contract until the end of 2025. I don't think it's a renewed contract. But I also believe, with the Knights cap issues- he was one told he can get a new deal elsewhere.

 

[Kaito]

it's been reported multiple times and has been reiterated by people close to the club. 3/4 of the right edge will be Galvin, Turuva and Skelton. backrow currently up in the air.

no info on Bird but I think he'll either play right edge or fill the jersey 17 role they have at Penrith, where you have a guy that can cover edge, centre and the middle plus he can play halves at a pinch. will mean we can run two hookers as well without losing too much size.

He plays on the left 4 Penrith, as does Skelton at
the dogs. He's a smaller body too. It's feasible that
they might be looking to shift him on the right, he's
played there 4 penny too. Skelton at left centre and
Makasini would be worth 10 points a game 👏👏

 

[Kaito]

As 4 birdy, can see him covering those positions
when and if he's not playing lock/Kurt Mann role

 

[Kaito]

Kobe or Cobbo will be at the club next year 🤞🏼

 

[The Chad]

The pieces for Cobbo are falling into place...

 

[jrtiger]

He plays on the left 4 Penrith, as does Skelton at
the dogs. He's a smaller body too. It's feasible that
they might be looking to shift him on the right, he's
played there 4 penny too. Skelton at left centre and
Makasini would be worth 10 points a game 👏👏

Turuva plays both edges. him and To'o have switched a couple of times this season. he's a right hand carry meaning he'll play on the right, especially at centre.

I've never seen Skelton play left edge in my life.

 

[The Chad]

A few people mentioned Matt Lodge the other day. I'm not really excited by Lodge to be honest, but I will say this- if you could add Lodge & Jack Hetherington together in our pack, with Seyfarth, Kobe Hetherington, even Bateman & Klemmer....that is a forward pack nobody walks over.

Our tough as ice cream persona would be revitalised immediately

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

The pieces for Cobbo are falling into place...

I hope not... looks like he's fallen out of love with the game & not sure if our club is the right environment for someone like that considering the $$$ he'd command.

 

[weststigerman]

He plays on the left 4 Penrith, as does Skelton at
the dogs. He's a smaller body too. It's feasible that
they might be looking to shift him on the right, he's
played there 4 penny too. Skelton at left centre and
Makasini would be worth 10 points a game 👏👏

Skelton plays on the right, Turuva also played on the right earlier in the season but switched with To'o midway through for some reason.

Definitely keen to leave space for Makasini though. IMO he'll be ready to start left wing as soon as he turns 18. It would be great if he didn't "have" to play him as soon as turns 18 though.

 

[Kaito]

Turuva plays both edges. him and To'o have switched a couple of times this season. he's a right hand carry meaning he'll play on the right, especially at centre.

I've never seen Skelton play left edge in my life.

He played all his life in union on the left. Only got
a crack at the dogs due to Wilson's injuries. He's
played cup there too, I may be mistaken junior

 

[The Chad]

I hope not... looks like he's fallen out of love with the game & not sure if our club is the right environment for someone like that considering the $$$ he'd command.

Richo will move him in with G.I. I reckon. Ready made mentor, already playing a part with the club.

I'd be very surprised if Richo's war chest isn't thrown at a generational talent like Cobbo.

 

[FootyEnjoyer]

I would take Cobbo for sure. This backline is something to get mildly excited about:

1. Bula
2. Skelton
3. Cobbo
4. Olam/Bird split custody depending on who isn't in a wheel chair come game day
5. Turuva

Dunno who plays on what side but that's Benji's job to figure out not mine

 

[Spartan117]

Nice problem to have with real competition for places

 

[pawsandclaws1]

If Cobbo leaves the Broncos, I believe it would be for another Qld club. I cannot envisage outside of Qld being a realistic destination.

MSN

 

[batboy]

I would take Cobbo for sure. This backline is something to get mildly excited about:

1. Bula
2. Skelton
3. Cobbo
4. Olam/Bird split custody depending on who isn't in a wheel chair come game day
5. Turuva

Dunno who plays on what side but that's Benji's job to figure out not mine

God No....
Cobbo can't keep his gloves up in a team full of Origin Players.
His agent is also kicking off negotiations at a million!!

I have no idea what games you blokes watch....
SHEESH!!

 

[Kaito]

God No....
Cobbo can't keep his gloves up in a team full of Origin Players.
His agent is also kicking off negotiations at a million!!

I have no idea what games you blokes watch....
SHEESH!!

Shuddup hater lol. Can't deny that backline, we're
a chance 4 Cobbo and you don't like it because the
Broncos and kevvie are doing nothing with a star
studded line up and aging halfback. I genuinely think
we'll get Cobbo, Staggs (2 play right centre) or Kobe.

 

[happy_tiger]

I reckon Cobbo is really a fair weather player ....only looks good in a team flogging an opposition

 

[happy_tiger]

What happened to the assault charge on Cobbo .....