Rumours and Stuff

[Poupou Escobar]

Takairangi will play edge forward when he comes on. Unless we have an injury in the outside backs.

In which case we might see Salmon in the second roe.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Well they had the excuse of their coach being made to sit out the season and they had someone who didnt even want the job take the reigns.

What's our excuse?

We might find out after the fact. Do you have an explanation of why most of our players turned to shit from one season to the next? Some of them are young enough that they should’ve improved.

 

[El Diablo]

Well they had the excuse of their coach being made to sit out the season and they had someone who didnt even want the job take the reigns.

What's our excuse?

dud coach

dud CEO

dud board

 

[Chipmunk]

dud coach

dud CEO

dud board

No dud players?

 

[Bolgeel]

You sure about that?

He has averaged 9.3 m per run this year, yet since he has come back he is averaging less in 2 of his 3 games:

Souths - 8.7 m per run
dogs - 11 m per run (his 40m or so run increased his average)
Newcastle - 8.1 m per run

It’s not all about numbers, anymetkin can see that his effectiveness has improved lately. Much more dangerous in attack

 

[Chipmunk]

We might find out after the fact. Do you have an explanation of why most of our players turned to shit from one season to the next? Some of them are young enough that they should’ve improved.

I don't think there is one reason that you can pin point, and I think our lack of success at this stage of the season is not the same reasons for our poor form at the start of the year. But, we had no excuses for being out of the running for the Top 8 by the end of May

 

[Eelogical]

In which case we might see Salmon in the second roe.

This pun has been use several times previously to the point it's gone off like a raw prawn in the sun.

 

[Bolgeel]

dud coach

dud CEO

dud board

Coach maybe but the ceo and board is a result of ongoing poor culture, Bernie in my books is tried and tested, the board structure is a real concern moving forward

 

[Poupou Escobar]

This pun has been use several times previously to the point it's gone off like a raw prawn in the sun.

Isn't that the whole point?

 

[hineyrulz]

Isn't that the whole point?

Yes, FFS f**kEN!!

 

[hindy111]

Why do I all of a sudden fwel like this season has been a success?

 

[Barry O'Speedwagon]

Why do I all of a sudden fwel like this season has been a success?

Coz you just saw a pretty girl?

 

[Joshuatheeel]

“Jack Bird has told those close to him he wants to return to Sydney, but plans of a player swap with Mitchell Moses have been knocked on the head by Wayne Bennett.

Bird has endured a difficult first season at Brisbane that has been restricted to just eight games due to injury. Moses, meanwhile, has failed to reach the heights he scaled last year at Parramatta as the club battles to avoid the wooden spoon. They are both contracted long-term but there are elements within the clubs that wanted to see them switch places.

Some Broncos officials would like to see Moses shift north, believing they are just an organising halfback away from having a complete team. However, it won’t happen because Bennett is against it.

While disappointed with Parramatta’s fortunes, Moses said he has no regrets about joining the blue and golds.

“I’ll definitely be here next year,” Moses said.“

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/ho...d-death-with-broken-neck-20180731-p4zuqh.html

 

[JokerEel]

“Jack Bird has told those close to him he wants to return to Sydney, but plans of a player swap with Mitchell Moses have been knocked on the head by Wayne Bennett.

Bird has endured a difficult first season at Brisbane that has been restricted to just eight games due to injury. Moses, meanwhile, has failed to reach the heights he scaled last year at Parramatta as the club battles to avoid the wooden spoon. They are both contracted long-term but there are elements within the clubs that wanted to see them switch places.

Some Broncos officials would like to see Moses shift north, believing they are just an organising halfback away from having a complete team. However, it won’t happen because Bennett is against it.

While disappointed with Parramatta’s fortunes, Moses said he has no regrets about joining the blue and golds.

“I’ll definitely be here next year,” Moses said.“

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/ho...d-death-with-broken-neck-20180731-p4zuqh.html

Bennett wont be at the Broncos post season 2019 so he wont have much say in the end..

 

[Joshuatheeel]

It’s not all about numbers, anymetkin can see that his effectiveness has improved lately. Much more dangerous in attack

It is when the claim is he is “running harder” but the stats show he is making less metres!!

As mentioned, he is looking more dangerous as he is playing on the edge for longer (I think).

 

[Glenneel]

Paulo will certainly help with that.
Hopefully Evans will be able to pick up his game and help there as well.

Back in side this week so we'll see what he brings. From reports has been rubbish with Wenty until just recently and didn't impress with Fiji either. Hopefully the Evans of a few years ago will turn up.

 

[Glenneel]

A big issue has been no threat from hooker. When Kaysa was fit and firing we looked dangerous and no threat from fullback. We can blame the halves but teams know our 1 and 9 offer nothing. I'd expect Gutherson to regain form next season and have trust in knee again and also expect Mahoney to be the no 1 hooker and improve quite a lot between now and then.
The additions of Jnr and Fergo will be great. Niakuore will also be up to speed by mid next season and become another attacking threat. Guys need atleast 20 nrl games before adjust to speed. Some closer to 50.

Niukore is typical of BA forwards atm, small and devoid of an offload. However he runs hard and tackles well and hopefully will develop an offload in the offseason. Been one of our better forwards once given a chance (no thanks to BA but due to injuries) and that's what young forwards bring, enthusiasm.

 

[Glenneel]

It's a red herring.......Will Smith to come off the bench.

Are herrings and salmon the same fish? Thought herrings were small and salmon large? And is he a ginger?

 

[Obscene Assassin]

Niukore is typical of BA forwards atm, small and devoid of an offload. However he runs hard and tackles well and hopefully will develop an offload in the offseason. Been one of our better forwards once given a chance (no thanks to BA but due to injuries) and that's what young forwards bring, enthusiasm.

Small?

 

[Gronk]

It's a red herring.......Will Smith to come off the bench.

Ya think