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Message: [QUOTE="Big Pete, post: 2801251, member: 1899"] 1. Darius Boyd 2. Adam Blair 3. Matt Gillett 4. Anthony Milford 5. Ben Hunt The Broncos wouldn't be anything without their defence. They're one of the most resilient sides in the competition and a large part of that is the role Darius Boyd plays at fullback. His ability to organise the defence is second to none in the competition and while it's flawed, opposition teams still struggle with him playing in the frontline. Darius maybe the organiser, but Blair is the enforcer. His work off the ball is absolutely tremendous and he gives the Broncos a fear factor that they'd be missing since Tunza hung them up. Not only that, but his ability to produce quick play the balls is the impetus behind the Broncos attack and you'll often find their best plays come off the back of him. I'll never forget the game in Auckland. Bennett decided to rest Matt Gillett and the Warriors had an absolute field day running down our right fringe. It wasn't like Thaiday was awful either, he just wasn't as good as Matty Gillett. His efforts on the line are inspirational and he never gets enough credit for his ability to produce under pressure. When it's all said and done, he's one of the greatest Broncos backrows in club history. Milf is a freakish talent and when he's on, he's capable of carrying any side to victory. He's fantastic to watch and I have no doubt he can be the best player in the competition. However at this stage he's still co-dependent and usually has to rely on others to bring him into the game. Finally, there's the much maligned Ben Hunt. While his star may have faded since the 2015 Grand Final, he was clearly #1 at the Broncos and he still poses a massive threat to opposition defences. I find it difficult to imagine how Brisbane would play without Hunt at 7, he's responsible for so much I think they would have really struggled. He's going to be a big loss for the club and it wouldn't surprise me if he's rated higher by the end of this season or next. Outside of a select few, I'd never consider a winger for this category but both Corey Oates & Jordan Kahu deserve honorable mentions. Like Milford, Oates is just a freak and his ability to churn out the metres, create and finish opportunities has made a huge difference to the side. Kahu is one of the most underrated players in the competition and his ability to conjure big plays both with and without the ball doesn't get anywhere near the recognition it deserves. He can play anywhere in the backline and it's a shame that injuries have prevented him from finding his feet. [/QUOTE]

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