David Fifita is a Titan

[Whip Whitaker]

Looking forward to David Fifita playing against the Broncos next year. While the fans might boo, I am sure he will be smiling and joking with the Broncos players on the field after beating them by a fair margin

 

[ayatollah_murdoch]

Looking forward to David Fifita playing against the Broncos next year. While the fans might boo, I am sure he will be smiling and joking with the Broncos players on the field after beating them by a fair margin

Brodie will also be smiling and joking with him after that game.

 

[Whip Whitaker]

Brodie will also be smiling and joking with him after that game.

Tesi Niu will be happy to socialise with his brother

 

[Get Rid of The Donkeys]

This Cowboys fan is happy. Donkeys lose a fine young prospect and Titanics are making the same mistakes that got them into this mess. We come out on top.

 

[Whip Whitaker]

This Cowboys fan is happy. Donkeys lose a fine young prospect and Titanics are making the same mistakes that got them into this mess. We come out on top.

All we need now is another Brisbane team

 

[Get Rid of The Donkeys]

All we need now is another Brisbane team

A second and a third Brisbane team would be ideal. It would be great for TV, producing more local derbies and giving the Cowboys and Titans more home games against Queensland teams.

 

[davi]

Scott Sattler former Titans football manager said the Titans need a captain. He suggested it would be handy for the Titans to sign Jake Friend. Friend would be the Hooker that they need and he suggested his leadership and what he brings off the field would be just important as what he brings on it.

I'm not sure what appeal the Titans would have to Friend. Yes they have a bright future but he is playing for a straight up premiership contender now with the Rooster. He is a Queenslander so that may be some appeal, but the Titans would have to give a big offer $$$$. They already tied up alot of money, but I do acknowledge Bryce Cartwright departing would help.

 

[Whip Whitaker]

A second and a third Brisbane team would be ideal. It would be great for TV, producing more local derbies and giving the Cowboys and Titans more home games against Queensland teams.

Life must be getting so unfair for the Broncos. Sharing juniors and nurseries with another Brisbane team? Life is so hard.... it must be an NRL conspiracy against the Broncos......

 

[Pete Cash]

I mean even now the Broncos talent identification is trash. So adding a few other Brisbane teams would make things very interesting

It might actually wake the Broncos up so their fans should be encouraging it.

 

[davi]

I mean even now the Broncos talent identification is trash. So adding a few other Brisbane teams would make things very interesting

It might actually wake the Broncos up so their fans should be encouraging it.

This a thread about Titans poaching David Fifita from the Broncos and your stating the Broncos talent indentification is trash. Ummmmmmmm right.

 

[Pete Cash]

This a thread about Titans poaching David Fifita from the Broncos and your stating the Broncos talent indentification is trash. Ummmmmmmm right.

Uhhmmmmmmm you missed Cameron Smith you dumb merkins lmao. Absolute failures for the region you have

The Broncos got flabby and lazy. This year is years of neglect coming home to roost. Look at all the players Brisbane missed. Awful talent identification.

 

[davi]

Uhhmmmmmmm you missed Cameron Smith you dumb merkins lmao. Absolute failures for the region you have

The Broncos got flabby and lazy. This year is years of neglect coming home to roost. Look at all the players Brisbane missed. Awful talent identification.

Yeah you mentioned one player that came through in 2000 and that means their whole talent identification is trash. Actually, the Titans are doing alot of buying of players but the number of locals coming through their system seems to be a lot thinner.


Critics are not slamming the Broncos for the young talent they have coming through their system. But slamming the fact it’s too eschewed too young players and there are not enough veterans on the roster to show them the way. Your criticism of the Broncos has completely missed the mark.

 

[Pete Cash]

Yeah you mentioned one player that came through in 2000 and that means their whole talent identification is trash. Actually, the Titans are doing alot of buying of players but the number of locals coming through their system seems to be a lot thinner.


Critics are not slamming the Broncos for the young talent they have coming through their system. But slamming the fact it’s too eschewed too young players and there are not enough veterans on the roster to show them the way. Your criticism of the Broncos has completely missed the mark.

There are tons of great players that slipped through the Broncos system.

If you think the Broncos have done well in this area over the last let's say 20 years you are a legit mad man. Brisbane is the second largest rugby league city on earth and the fact you guys don't win the comp every second year speaks volumes. Even my crappy regional team identified Papalii and Milford from your region.

The roosters have good talent identification. The Broncos do not.

 

[BadnMean]

The Bronco's only have one team & 2.2 million people in Brisbane alone to choose it from- let alone nearby regional areas.

It's almost as if it would be a better idea to have a 2nd team in Brisbane helping provide pathways for all those league mad Qld kids.

You'd have to be going against the best interests of the game and the state to oppose a 2nd Brisbane team wouldn't you?

 

[Perth Red]

The Bronco's only have one team & 2.2 million people in Brisbane alone to choose it from- let alone nearby regional areas.

It's almost as if it would be a better idea to have a 2nd team in Brisbane helping provide pathways for all those league mad Qld kids.

You'd have to be going against the best interests of the game and the state to oppose a 2nd Brisbane team wouldn't you?

Why dont all these kids go to the Titans? Maybe they are going to other NRL clubs because they are offered better deals or the other clubs are better at scouting them?

 

[BadnMean]

Why dont all these kids go to the Titans? Maybe they are going to other NRL clubs because they are offered better deals or the other clubs are better at scouting them?

Is that supposed to be an argument against having a 2nd team in Leagues 2nd biggest market city?

 

[Perth Red]

Is that supposed to be an argument against having a 2nd team in Leagues 2nd biggest market city?

Its a question about why these kids arent going to the next nearest club instead of interstate. Is a second Brisbane club (which is a no brainer) going to offer something the Titans dont? And if not will these kids still head to Sydney and Melbourne? Then what a third club or a fourth? Reality is if they wanted to there are already two local NRL clubs these kids could sign for.
Or maybe we should just accept that the NRL isnt a local suburban comp and talented kids will go to clubs wherever they are located for the best deal and the best opportunity?

 

[aqua_duck]

Why dont all these kids go to the Titans? Maybe they are going to other NRL clubs because they are offered better deals or the other clubs are better at scouting them?

Scouting is one possible issue but I also think it would be quite difficult to sell the titans as a viable destination due to lack of success and lack of examples of successful junior development

 

[Perth Red]

Scouting is one possible issue but I also think it would be quite difficult to sell the titans as a viable destination due to lack of success and lack of examples of successful junior development

My point exactly, it isnt geographical location these kids are worried about, its $'s, development and a culture of success. Nothing to say the second Brisbane club will deliver these any better than the Titans have, in which case Brisbane kids will still be signing for Melbourne or Roosters.

 

[Tenacious Titans]

Looking forward to David Fifita playing against the Broncos next year. While the fans might boo, I am sure he will be smiling and joking with the Broncos players on the field after beating them by a fair margin

Been thinking there might even be a few boos on his return which should be in the next couple of weeks. A lot of Broncos supporters, from what I've read, are not happy with him at all that he decided to take the money and run.