Jack Bird

[possm]

So with all the good halves coming onto the market at end of season, why is it that Bennett has chosen Bird to replace Hunt? Or is he planning to move Boyd into the halves and play Milford at fullback.

Just the same with Cronk, Foran, Widdop and some bright juniors coming off contract, why does Bennet pick Bird?

 

[possm]

Skipper Darius Boyd says Broncos happy to accommodate Jack Bird

BRISBANE skipper Darius Boyd says Broncos players will have no issue altering their game plan to suit Jack Bird if the NSW Origin star signs with the club.
The Broncos are sweating on the signature of Bird, who is expected to make a definitive call on his future before Brisbane’s clash against the Titans on Friday night.

Brisbane’s offer has been reported to be as high as $1.2 million per season, but News Corp can reveal their three-year deal is worth $700,000 annually.

Newcastle are going hard for Bird, while Cronulla haven’t given up hope of keeping the 22-year-old, but the Broncos have offered the utility the chance to be on-the-ball at five-eighth.

Boyd is not opposed to Brisbane’s pursuit of Bird and is adamant the hard-running Cronulla premiership winner can fit in well at the Broncos’ scrumbase.

“Anyone that comes here, you fit around them and work around them,” Boyd said when asked if Bird can be the right fit for the Broncos.

“It’s like Kodi (Nikorima, Ben Hunt’s temporary replacement at halfback), we’ll work around his game and if Jack Bird comes here, we’d do the same.

“But that’s for next year if it even happens ... there is a long way to go this year so we have to focus on this year.”

Boyd believes Anthony Milford can succeed at halfback if the Broncos pivot is shifted next year to accommodate Bird in the famous No. 6 jumper once worn by Wally Lewis and Darren Lockyer.

“It’s the same role, 7 and 6, we don’t have so much an organiser in this team as playing what we see,” Boyd said.

“That’s what we did on the weekend (in their 32-8 defeat of the Roosters) and we want to continue to do that.

“If that happens (Bird partnering Milford in the halves), they would do a good job.”

Asked if he would be prepared to move from fullback to five-eighth, Boyd said: “I’m open to it, but at the end of the day that is next year so we have to focus on this year and what we can control now.

“I’m comfortable in that role (five-eighth) if I had to do it, but that’s something I will think about in the off-season and moving forward next year.”

Nikorima will play halfback in the absence of Hunt (hamstring) against the Titans, while winger David Mead will be retained on the bench after his impressive Broncos debut last week.

Former Titan Mead started against the Roosters last week but will make way for Queensland winger Corey Oates, who returns from a groin injury.

Oates admits he feared he would be axed altogether after Mead’s flawless display on the left wing against the Roosters.

“I wasn’t confident (of being picked), David played unbelievable,” Oates said.

“The left side scored some points, so I was a bit scared (of being overlooked), but I got called back in which was lucky.

“I’m 100 per cent, my groin was playing up so I just thought it wasn’t getting too much better and I needed a rest.

“I thought getting some needles (painkillers) would help and they have worked.”

http://forums.leagueunlimited.com/threads/jack-bird.462221/page-10

Looks like the Bronco's are getting serious about signing Bird.

 

[Minh]

So Brisbane's offer is 700k a season for Bird which seems more realistic and not the previously reported 1.2 mil a season....

 

[mickeylane]

So with all the good halves coming onto the market at end of season, why is it that Bennett has chosen Bird to replace Hunt? Or is he planning to move Boyd into the halves and play Milford at fullback.

Just the same with Cronk, Foran, Widdop and some bright juniors coming off contract, why does Bennet pick Bird?

Big mistake bird at 5/8 at broncos. They need a controlling 5/8 or 7 and Broncos have neither w Milford and Bird. Bennett is losing his shit. Bird would b excellent outside Hunt but not Milford IMO .

 

[DJShaksta]

So Brisbane's offer is 700k a season for Bird which seems more realistic and not the previously reported 1.2 mil a season....

You're forgetting the thoroughbred payments.

 

[Minh]

Hunt has matured into that halfback role and he commands the ball and damn that kicking game has improved...he must have worked so hard on that part of his game....Milford on the other hand is lost when ball goes to foot....

 

[DJShaksta]

Broncos with Bird and Milford would be funny when it came to them having to kick tactically. Bird has no kicking game at all and isn't an organiser.

 

[Old Kogarah Boy 1]

Big mistake bird at 5/8 at broncos. They need a controlling 5/8 or 7 and Broncos have neither w Milford and Bird. Bennett is losing his shit. Bird would b excellent outside Hunt but not Milford IMO .

Going for Bird cause we have Hunt.
Hunt to me is a stable presence, Bird may not be as stable in character so we're streets ahead.

Putting your house on a 'Foran' type of player is risky so l think we've done well.

I think Widdop will stay if offered a fair price cause surely he can see we are building towards the pointy end of the season, whether this year or next .... or both!

 

[possm]

Going for Bird cause we have Hunt.
Hunt to me is a stable presence, Bird may not be as stable in character so we're streets ahead.

Putting your house on a 'Foran' type of player is risky so l think we've done well.

I think Widdop will stay if offered a fair price cause surely he can see we are building towards the pointy end of the season, whether this year or next .... or both!

I'm sure Dugan and Widdop would be offered their asking price if we had the TPA and salary cap to cover. My feeling is that we should make a decision soon, otherwise we might find ourselves without a top level fullback and five-eighth.

Now we know our cattle can play so well - especially Widdop and Dugan - Mary should ensure they maintain form and continue to improve.

 

[Miller was a legend]

Would be hilarious if Sharks trumped Bronco's through a third party deal. Beat them at their own game!

I can dream

 

[Lovemedragons]

Would be hilarious if Sharks trumped Bronco's through a third party deal. Beat them at their own game!

I can dream

And I dream of the same, but only with the dragons pulling something out of the bag and bringing Bird back home.

 

[possm]

Yes and all that is needed is a few clever and talented Dragons supporters to form a company with the sole aim of putting together a list of businesses and individuals who are interested in contributing towards TPA's for the Dragons marquee players.

It would be this company which arranged TPA's at arms length from the Club. Simple, just get a high profile person to head agree to head off the company and ensure the appropriate rules and policies are in place.

WIN Corp could help with the setup of such an entity but not be part of the company. With the rich history of St George and the brilliant talent of past players from the Illawarra it would not be too hard to entice business to be involved.

 

[FlameThrower]

Yes and all that is needed is a few clever and talented Dragons supporters to form a company with the sole aim of putting together a list of businesses and individuals who are interested in contributing towards TPA's for the Dragons marquee players.

It would be this company which arranged TPA's at arms length from the Club. Simple, just get a high profile person to head agree to head off the company and ensure the appropriate rules and policies are in place.

WIN Corp could help with the setup of such an entity but not be part of the company. With the rich history of St George and the brilliant talent of past players from the Illawarra it would not be too hard to entice business to be involved.

Seriously....where do these ideas come from!!! Gotta laugh!!

 

[FlameThrower]

BTW this thread should be closed- just like the Cleary, Tedesco and Hasler threads..

 

[possm]

Seriously....where do these ideas come from!!! Gotta laugh!!

I respect your view but surely I am entitled to express mine. Back up your thoughts with some substance - tell the forum your alternative thoughts on each element of what I have written.

I'm now retired after being very busy in business for the last 25 years, I now have too much time on my hands and because of this find myself spending too much time thinking about things that concern me.

Just sitting back and letting the world go bye with the Dragons behind the eight-ball on important things like TPA is not in my character these days. I know I can't do much about it but maybe someone on this forum or someone who reads this forum might.

Anyway, I like to dream of our Club being successful each and every year with a real chance of winning a GF. Why limit this opportunity to Melbourne, Cowboys, Brisbane, Easts, Canterbury and even the Sharks. Surely with our history, we deserve at least the same opportunity.

 

[FlameThrower]

I respect your view but surely I am entitled to express mine. Back up your thoughts with some substance - tell the forum your alternative thoughts on each element of what I have written.

I'm now retired after being very busy in business for the last 25 years, I now have too much time on my hands and because of this find myself spending too much time thinking about things that concern me.

Just sitting back and letting the world go bye with the Dragons behind the eight-ball on important things like TPA is not in my character these days. I know I can't do much about it but maybe someone on this forum or someone who reads this forum might.

Anyway, I like to dream of our Club being successful each and every year with a real chance of winning a GF. Why limit this opportunity to Melbourne, Cowboys, Brisbane, Easts, Canterbury and even the Sharks. Surely with our history, we deserve at least the same opportunity.

So we will just form a company with all the corporate compliance required to attract big business via TPA deals?
3 of the Clubs you mentioned are 1 club 1 city. While Roosters have had Uncle Nick forking out his own cash to prop up the Club. Bulldogs have always had a successful leagues Club supporting the Football Club.
What attracts players and sponsors is a Club that is winning games.
Winning games and being competitive means - more membership
bigger game day crowds
More merchandise being sold
More FTA games
This then means sponsors come on board and TPA will follow.

Happy to always read your posts but what you were suggesting I can't see working.

 

[possm]

So we will just form a company with all the corporate compliance required to attract big business via TPA deals?
3 of the Clubs you mentioned are 1 club 1 city. While Roosters have had Uncle Nick forking out his own cash to prop up the Club. Bulldogs have always had a successful leagues Club supporting the Football Club.
What attracts players and sponsors is a Club that is winning games.
Winning games and being competitive means - more membership
bigger game day crowds
More merchandise being sold
More FTA games
This then means sponsors come on board and TPA will follow.

Happy to always read your posts but what you were suggesting I can't see working.

You know during my life I've been the managing director of 3 diferent companies. Companies are not hard to establish - initial costs are about 2k.

The next step is the hardest - gather good and talented people around the board room table who can play a part in meeting the aim of providing a TPA to marquee players who have received an offer by the Dragons.

Then draft a five year plan with a budget for presentation to your colleagues.

Invite all these colleagues to become members.

Notify the time and date of the Inaugural General Meeting (IGM).

At the IGM:
Elect office holders and board members.
Present the Company Rules for approval.
Approve the five year plan and budget.
Discuss any suggestions put forward.

Now you are on your way.

Next present your plans to say, WIN Corp and ask for introductions to likely sponsors or individual business people who may be interested in donate towards the cause.

The new Board would also have ideas on who to approach.

This new Board would interview targeted player managers in an effort to offer TPA's to marquee players offered a contract by the Dragons.

Done.

 

[possm]

Bennett wants Bird at lock and Bird doesn't want to play lock. So here we go again. Will he stay at the Sharks or move to Tigers, or Knights

 

[Crush]

Bennett wants Bird at lock and Bird doesn't want to play lock. So here we go again. Will he stay at the Sharks or move to Tigers, or Knights

Bird thinks he is something that he isn't. He is not a half, he is not a fullback.
He is a center or a backrower.
I hope he goes to knights and wins a few spoons

 

[St Georgio]

Bennett wants Bird at lock and Bird doesn't want to play lock. So here we go again. Will he stay at the Sharks or move to Tigers, or Knights

I hope he goes to the knights, I am sick of the same clubs getting the cream all the time