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Message: [QUOTE="HarryAllan7, post: 3209462, member: 9372"] My (very long) perspective on our best team as it stands: [B]1) Isaako[/B] In my opinion, he has the skills to be a solid fullback - focus on running hard, solid positioning and high effort (especially support play). His goal-kicking is very valuable.[B] 2) Farnworth[/B] Think he's much more suited to wing than centre [B]3) Arthars (Staggs when fit)[/B] Showed some glimpses in limited time last year - should get first crack until Staggs is back. Copley can cover if Arthars isn't up to scratch [B]4) Niu[/B] Haven't seen a great deal yet that has impressed me, but he is considered a player of the future and by all accounts is suited to centre - time for him to have the opportunity to show what he's got. [B]5) Coates[/B] Has earned a wing spot, but I'd make every KPI he has this season related to defence and positional play. The freakish attacking prowess will be there regardless - his focus needs to be on developing the poor parts of his game first. [B]6) Milford[/B] Expectations are low. Still the best option. [B]7) Dearden[/B] Expecting big things from our little number 7 this year [B]8) Lodge[/B] Forward leader with the versatility to thrive in the new style of the game (despite what others here may think) [B]9) Turpin[/B] Suits our attack and the modern game more than any other options on the roster. Carrying a hooker on the bench who can't play any other positions is a liability. He has to play 80. [B]10) Haas[/B] KW needs to have a sit down with Haas pre-season and diagnose what's going on. After bursting onto the scene, Haas' performances towards the end of last year were objectively poor - culminating in a woeful Origin Game 3. Haas is a metre-eating monster and receives due praise for this, but he needs to show more commitment in defence and I'd love to see him introduce some more mongrel and toughness into his game - at times it seems like carting the ball forward and making metres is so easy for him that it's almost just become routine and Payne is happy coasting. Haas needs to push himself and take his game to the next level - He's still extremely young and has time... but he has the talent to be a once-in-a-generation player and we should be ensuring he reaches this level. [B]11) Glenn[/B] Had a horror run with injuries last year. Seems more interested in Instagram than rugby league nowadays, but he's one of very few experienced older players who needs to be setting a good example out there and leading. [B]12) Riki[/B] Looked really good last year in the glimpses we saw - seemed to combine well with Dearden. Not sure he's fully ready yet, but second row is a very simple position - he should get his shot to start and make us forget about Fifita. [B]13) Asiata[/B] Signed to play lock, he adds extra ball-playing depth and nuance to our side - can only benefit Dearden's development to have another playmaker of sorts taking the pressure off and creating some opportunities in the middle. I believe TPJ is the better player, but Asiata lacks the bench impact TPJ does, and Tevita has a long way to go to prove he can be a solid, reliable contributor and until he does, Asiata should start. [B] 14) Carrigan[/B] He's not a lock.. should be brought on to play front row. [B]15) Flegler[/B] I like Flegler and think he cops too much flak around here for penalties and mistakes. Had a bad year and struggled with injuries, but think he really needs to cement himself as a first grade player now. [B]16) TPJ[/B] Can take over for Asiata at lock - defending in the middle and then shifting out wide to attack - maximise his strengths and minimise his weaknesses. He's on his last chance here - prove you want to play for the Broncos and prove you can channel your aggression and talent into production without being suspended. If KW can get TPJ firing, our whole team improves markedly. Give him a simple job to do, utilise his impact off the bench to keep forwards rolling once Haas comes off. [B]17) Oates[/B] Outside back and second row cover. Very versatile bench option who allows us to cover any potential injuries. Can work on developing his game in the back row. [B] 18) Bullemor 19) McCullough 20) Copley 21) Paix[/B] [/QUOTE]

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