Broncos Recruitment

[Big Pete]

Parcell definitely has plenty of hype around him, which is why I was OK with letting Granville go and reunite with the coach he won two ISC premierships with.

McCullough playing 80 was always a contentious issue. I didn't think it was necessary since only about 4/16 hookers playing 80 on a regular basis but others contested it would be good for his development. He started the year well, but dropped off after picking up an injury down in Canberra. Will be interesting to see if the move had any benefit and one of the big challenges facing Bennett is deciding to persist with McCullough or look elsewhere.

 

[saint.nick]

Sick of people bagging Boyd as a 'daddy's boy' because he follows Bennett. So f***ing what? Good on him if he's able to play under the best coach in history. Why would he want it any differently if he knows that he has Wayne's full belief in himself?

 

[GoTheBroncs]

Haven't seen Matt Purcell (Ipswich Jets) play, but sounds just what we need to replace Glanville. It will be interesting if Bennett plays McCullough for 80 minutes. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should - play for 80 I mean. If we are going to have a small pack next year - which it looks like at the moment - Plan B is speed.

http://rugbyleagueweek.com.au/new-bronco-dubbed-fastest-hooker-game/

Yes this really does soften the blow of losing Granville.

I really hope Parcell can push McC, because I don't think that Andrew is top shelf enough to be an 80 minute hooker.

Also hope that someone can answer this question. During the Samoa/England game, I didn't hear very well at the time but I think Darren was saying we signed a hooker that was currently playing for Samoa??? Can someone confirm, or was I just hearing things...???

 

[Dazzat]

Sick of people bagging Boyd as a 'daddy's boy' because he follows Bennett. So f***ing what? Good on him if he's able to play under the best coach in history. Why would he want it any differently if he knows that he has Wayne's full belief in himself?

Totally agree. I think many young men would like a mentor like Benny. Having said that, Boyd will need to earn his place in the side like anyone else, and first that will mean overcoming his recent difficulties. Perhaps being back in a familiar setting will help.

 

[hellteam]

Very happy with the impending Boyd signing. Barba could actually found himself playing intrust super cup. Still short a front rower but maybe Garbutt can step up.

Seen a lot of Parcell, I think he is a better NRL prospect than Granville. Still only young. His role at Jets was interesting, usually coming on after 20 minutes or so and also playing a lot of backrow. He's bigger than the average hooker.

 

[Bronco18]

McCullough playing 80 was always a contentious issue. I didn't think it was necessary since only about 4/16 hookers playing 80 on a regular basis but others contested it would be good for his development. He started the year well, but dropped off after picking up an injury down in Canberra. Will be interesting to see if the move had any benefit and one of the big challenges facing Bennett is deciding to persist with McCullough or look elsewhere.

I think more seasons than not, McCullough has either started or finished the year on fire, but has had bog average stretches during the season. He's a strange one.

 

[Dazzat]

McCullough was one of Griffin's blue-eyed favourites who could do no wrong. Complacency's a funny thing - sneaks up on ya if the coach doesn't give you a boot every now and then.

http://www.nospam9/nrl/cowboys-fullback-for-sale-15549/

Surely we need another fullback!

 

[Dazzat]

News today that the club may yet sign another prop for 2015. If so, it will be rabbit-out-of-hat material for a decent player.

 

[Pierced Soul]

It will be a fullback who can play prop. We're now down 2 fullbacks :crazy:

 

[Dazzat]

Moi Moi, Lloyd Perrett and Bryce Gibbs are the only props of any note on the player market ... although Mose Mosoe has been shopping around. He would be awesome!

 

[Kiwi]

I still think it'l be Merrin

 

[Dazzat]

We certainly have the space under the salary cap now for Merrin.

 

[Kiwi]

If we land Merrin we're a title threat in 2015 and our ruck defense looks si much better.

 

[Toshiba]

You'd think St George will throw everything at him to keep him. Although they are in financial and salary cap trouble, somehow.

 

[Snappy]

Talk in the CM that Broncos are after Adam Blair. Not sure what I think about that.

 

[AceAv]

Adam no Flair...

Been drifting from club to club since he was a semi threat at Melbourne but has showed very inconsistent form since..

Shuddup Courier Fail

 

[Shaun Hewitt]

Adam no Flair...

Been drifting from club to club since he was a semi threat at Melbourne but has showed very inconsistent form since..

Shuddup Courier Fail

drifting from club to club since he was a semi threat at Melbourne??

He moved from Melbourne TO Wests
Shuddup AceAV Fail

But really, Brisbanes 2nd rower stocks are healthy, Blair did well in the 4N but you won't need him.
He'd be better off finding a different club or staying at Wests

 

[Dazzat]

Done deal people! Blair/McGuire starting props.

http://www.broncos.com.au/news/2014/11/18/broncos_sign_big_bopper_blair.html

Say what you like about Blair, but he has potential that has gone dormant in the last couple of years, and Benny is just the man to fire him up. I guess they have a relationship through Bennett's association with the Kiwi team.

I'm happy with this signing, although would have liked FPN more.

 

[Kiwi]

Who know FPN might be still on the cards.

One thing is for certain. .. in Gavet and Blair we have AGGRESSION at the Broncos once more. Bring on 2015

 

[GoTheBroncs]

Not a good signing imo. One year deal would have been fine, but 3 years?!?!

I would have preferred to persist with Kennedy, and that's saying something!