Brisbane Broncos Preseason 2010

[Big Pete]

Expected Squad

1. Scott Anderson - Prop
2. Kurt Baptiste - Hooker
3. Gerard Beale - Fullback
4. Matt Britt - Prop
5. Dale Copley - Centre
6. Mitchell Dodds - Prop
7. Israel Folau - Centre/Wing
8. Matt Gillett - Backrow
9. Alex Glenn - Utility
10. David Hala - Prop
11. Justin Hodges - Centre
12. Josh Hoffman - Fullback
13. Ben Hunt - Halfback
14. Denan Kemp - Fullback/Wing
15. Nick Kenny - Prop
16. Dunamuis Lui - Prop
17. Kurtis Lingwoodock - Backrow
18. Darren Lockyer - Five Eigth
19. PJ Marsh - Hooker
20. Andrew McCullough - Hooker
21. Josh McGuire - Prop
22. Steve Michaels - Centre
23. Corey Norman - Five Eigth
24. Corey Parker - Backrow
25. Lagi Setu - Backrow
26. Ashton Sims - Backrow
27. Tariq Sims - Backrow
28. Tim Smith - Halfback
29. Michael Spence - Backrow
30. Ben Te'o - Backrow
31. Sam Thaiday - Backrow
32. Peter Wallace - Halfback
33. Guy Williams - Backrow
34. Antonio Winterstein - Wing
35. Jharal Yow Yeh - Wing

EDIT: I forgot Rohan Ahern (Backrow) and Tim Natusch (Prop).

International Represenatives aside, the squad will train on Monday. Expect more news then.

 

[Smiley]

Players off-contract end of 2010
Gerard Beale
Israel Folau *Option of two more years in his favour
Matt Gillett
Josh Hoffman
Ben Hunt
Denan Kemp
PJ Marsh
Andrew McCullough
Josh McGuire
Steve Michaels
Ashton Sims
Ben Te'o
Jharal Yow Yeh

Players off-contract end of 2011
Scott Anderson
Kurt Baptiste
Matt Britt
Dale Copley
Justin Hodges
Dunamuis Lui
Darren Lockyer
Corey Parker
Tim Smith (Easts Tigers Contracted)
Sam Thaiday

Players off-contract end of 2012
Alex Glenn
Nick Kenny
Peter Wallace

Contract Duration Unknown
Mitchell Dodds
David Hala
Kurtis Lingwoodock
Corey Norman
Lagi Setu
Tariq Sims
Michael Spence
Guy Williams
Antonio Winterstein

 

[Broncodr01d]

Sources for the above two posts?

So as expected, Joel Clinton off to Hull is only a matter of time?

 

[Big Pete]

That's my expected squad, based on news articles, BRONCO magazine and a number of other sources.

I can validate Smiley's post as well.

 

[Smiley]

The average age of that squad is 22 years old. I remember afew years ago we were called old and slow.

 

[Smiley]

Average amount of First-Grade games for the squad is 46 games.

If you remove Lockyer (315) it goes down to 37 games.

9 players who haven't Debuted yet.

8 more that have under 10 games.

only 6 players with more than 100 games.

 

[Broncodr01d]

That's my expected squad, based on news articles, BRONCO magazine and a number of other sources.

I can validate Smiley's post as well.

Fair enough. Nice effort from both of ya. I will keep reading if you two keep it updated.

Thanks from all loyal Brisbane fans.

 

[renouf]

We just seem to be getting weaker every season.. this is going to be a difficult year I think.

 

[Broncos fan!]

We just seem to be getting weaker every season.. this is going to be a difficult year I think.

True, but over the next few years I think we should start to improve. We have a lot of talented young players who will be breaking first grade over the next few years aswell as the ones who already have like McCullough, Winterstein, Glenn, Mcguire, Yow Yeh. In a few years these players should have a bit of experience under their belts and we should be looking good.

Our future looks bright, nothing to worry about.

 

[Big Pete]

Not to mention we're going to be spending big for next season.

 

[Smiley]

Just saw some video on FoxSports News. Mostly about Tim Smith and how Lockyer might move to Fullback to make room for Smith. Interview with Scott Anderson. Saw Rivett training don't know if he will be in the Full squad or his just been nominated by Redcliffe to train with the Broncos.

Looked like AUDI has come on board and replaced Toyota as a sponsor.

 

[Big Pete]

Thanks for that Smiley, I'll be keeping an eye out for Channel 9 and 10's coverage.

 

[Smiley]

The video is up on the Foxsports website.

video

 

[Broncodr01d]

Cheers Smiley, that possible move about Lockyer I heard this off-season isn't as crazy as it once seemed for some now perhaps. The more I think about it, it makes a lot of sense. Lockyer would still be as influential as ever if not more as his work load in defence would drop.

Luke Patten does alright, Clinton Schifcofske did as well when over 30 wearing the number 1.

 

[Big Pete]

Yes but they never switched to five eigth for six seasons.

In other news, Joel Clinton wasn't at the first training session all but confirming his transfer overseas.

 

[Broncodr01d]

Yes but they never switched to five eigth for six seasons.

In other news, Joel Clinton wasn't at the first training session all but confirming his transfer overseas.

Won't matter IF it eventuates. Lockyer is a class above and class players adapt better than mere mortals.

As for Clinton, meh. So long. Best of luck. Not sure how you still attract the $$$ you do. Some are blessed.

 

[Dazzat]

It would be a shame to break up the Wallace/Lockyer combination. At the end of last season it was working like a well-oiled machine.

Let's give Hoffman a crack.

 

[Broncodr01d]

Hard to argue. There's where I am torn. Either giving this kid Hoffman a go, a player I think can bloom in to something or moving Lockyer to perhaps ensure longevity.

Tough one.

 

[Broncos fan!]

Hoffman would be my 3rd choice fullback at best.

 

[Dazzat]

Hoffman would be my 3rd choice fullback at best.

Based on what observation? Three games in first grade?