Broncos Roster, Signings and Rumours Discussion 2022

[McHunt]

He won a premiership there. Don't think McHunt's ISC knowledge is great.

You almost make that sound like it's an insult.

They're keeping that page warm for him.

 

[the_next]

If the Broncos aren’t on the phone everyday to Walsh’s management trying to get him here for next year then they’re missing our only chance at signing a decent 1.
Niu isn’t a fullback and Cobbo is at least 2yrs away from ready, if he even ends up there.
Whilst the Dolphins are trying to land Munster and Ponga, we should be ensuring Walsh is also removed from their Wishlist.

 

[Sproj]

If the Broncos aren’t on the phone everyday to Walsh’s management trying to get him here for next year then they’re missing our only chance at signing a decent 1.
Niu isn’t a fullback and Cobbo is at least 2yrs away from ready, if he even ends up there.
Whilst the Dolphins are trying to land Munster and Ponga, we should be ensuring Walsh is also removed from their Wishlist.

Can we though? Is he actually a free agent for next year?

 

[the_next]

Can we though? Is he actually a free agent for next year?

He reportably has a get out clause if he doesn’t enjoy living in NZ. Even if he doesn’t let’s just get the media to get him a release. Payne style.

Unfortunately, my guess is he will land at the Dolphins

 

[Kimlo]

Can we though? Is he actually a free agent for next year?

We've now released Arthars and Walsh (Lodge too actually) to the Warriors while under contract. If he wants to sign with us, you'd think the Warriors would just cut their losses as a good will gesture.

 

[Blindside Bronco]

We've now released Arthars and Walsh (Lodge too actually) to the Warriors while under contract. If he wants to sign with us, you'd think the Warriors would just cut their losses as a good will gesture.

I thought we loaned Arthurs to Warriors...

 

[Sproj]

I thought we loaned Arthurs to Warriors...

So did we but the Warriors seem to think otherwise.

 

[the_next]

Arthars won’t be in a rush to come back. He scored more points on the weekend then our entire 17 did.

 

[Kimlo]

I thought we loaned Arthurs to Warriors...

Loan for now, could be permanent soon. Either way we've done them a solid a few times.

 

[Blindside Bronco]

So did we but the Warriors seem to think otherwise.

Stuff them!
I want him back!!

 

[Sproj]

Stuff them!
I want him back!!

I wouldn't mind him back either. Maybe they will take Turpin. Or direct swap Niu for Walsh.

 

[Blindside Bronco]

I wouldn't mind him back either. Maybe they will take Turpin. Or direct swap Niu for Walsh.

They can't take anyone maybe Staggs or Carrigan

 

[Sproj]

They can't take anyone maybe Staggs or Carrigan

Why? We've already done them a few solids.

 

[Blindside Bronco]

Why? We've already done them a few solids.

They both always go sideways so it only seems logical.

 

[Johnny92]

We've now released Arthars and Walsh (Lodge too actually) to the Warriors while under contract. If he wants to sign with us, you'd think the Warriors would just cut their losses as a good will gesture.

And we gave them Kodi

 

[NSW stables]

If nui is not our fullback and herbie is not likely to go back there (or is poached by the dolphins), we miss out on walsh and cobbo is still a couple years off being a first grade fullback and we are looking for an available interim option, it is slim pickings for players actually off contract.

If we couldnt entice/negotiate players to break existing contracts, I am not saying we should, but we could look at dufty. I know he has a poor reputation (although other than the BBQ I can't recall other off field issues) but he has speed, supports well, good ball skills and passing, x-factor, decent positioning and urgency at the back. Yes he is not great defender, or great in the air but he is an option that you could get on the cheap. We could do worse whilst waiting for a long-term option.

Like I said, I am not saying this is a preferred option, but I think it is handy that we look at contingencies.

 

[Jedhead]

If nui is not our fullback and herbie is not likely to go back there (or is poached by the dolphins), we miss out on walsh and cobbo is still a couple years off being a first grade fullback and we are looking for an available interim option, it is slim pickings for players actually off contract.

If we couldnt entice/negotiate players to break existing contracts, I am not saying we should, but we could look at dufty. I know he has a poor reputation (although other than the BBQ I can't recall other off field issues) but he has speed, supports well, good ball skills and passing, x-factor, decent positioning and urgency at the back. Yes he is not great defender, or great in the air but he is an option that you could get on the cheap. We could do worse whilst waiting for a long-term option.

Like I said, I am not saying this is a preferred option, but I think it is handy that we look at contingencies.

Yip I agree. i thought we were mad to let him go to the Dogs last year when he came off contract with St George. Besides the obvious short-comings you mentioned he does have the one thing we seem to be lacking at the back - someone to run through the line with breakneck speed.

Our whole backline is supposed to have speed to burn, but so far they ALL seem to be running with lead boots on. It's something I find hard to fathom.

 

[Morkel]

Yip I agree. i thought we were mad to let him go to the Dogs last year when he came off contract with St George. Besides the obvious short-comings you mentioned he does have the one thing we seem to be lacking at the back - someone to run through the line with breakneck speed.

Our whole backline is supposed to have speed to burn, but so far they ALL seem to be running with lead boots on. It's something I find hard to fathom.

I really rate Dufty, I'd easily spend $600k on him, which is a big deal, as I don't even run an NRL club.