Thomas Flegler

[Big Pete]

Has signed with the Dolphins for 2024.

 

[Big Pete]

In Farnworth and Flegler, the Broncos have failed to secure their two biggest free agents.

It's a blow for the club, especially since the Broncos invested so much patience only for Flegler to walk right as he was entering his prime. They still have Carrigan and Haas (for the time being) with Willison coming through but that's two quality players they have to replace.

Unless they hit the market and find somebody of equal or greater value they're going to go backwards.

 

[League guru]

In Farnworth and Flegler, the Broncos have failed to secure their two biggest free agents.

It's a blow for the club, especially since the Broncos invested so much patience only for Flegler to walk right as he was entering his prime. They still have Carrigan and Haas (for the time being) with Willison coming through but that's two quality players they have to replace.

Unless they hit the market and find somebody of equal or greater value they're going to go backwards.

Are they hitting the market place or are they going to upgrade some of the current players. This has been their downfall previously paying on potential for no result.

 

[Big Pete]

Are they hitting the market place or are they going to upgrade some of the current players. This has been their downfall previously paying on potential for no result.

If I had to take a guess, I'd say it's the latter and they'll promote Mariner & Willison with Te Kura being upgraded. Since they've been in negoations with Farnworth and Flegler they haven't been linked to any other signings so far. My expectation is that they won't be unless they're under pressure and they'll sign whoever becomes available in a position that they're struggling with.

More things change...

 

[ALX25]

Must be making room for David Fifita to come back.

 

[League guru]

If I had to take a guess, I'd say it's the latter and they'll promote Mariner & Willison with Te Kura being upgraded. Since they've been in negoations with Farnworth and Flegler they haven't been linked to any other signings so far. My expectation is that they won't be unless they're under pressure and they'll sign whoever becomes available in a position that they're struggling with.

More things change...

..............the more they stay the same.
Walsh is a classic example, he ditched them then they bent over backwards to resign him. If they are so rapt in Mariner they had no reason to sign Walsh and could have utilised Cobbo or Farnworth at fullback.

 

[Big Pete]

..............the more they stay the same.
Walsh is a classic example, he ditched them then they bent over backwards to resign him. If they are so rapt in Mariner they had no reason to sign Walsh and could have utilised Cobbo or Farnworth at fullback.

Piakura is the example that comes to mind. They did the 'right' thing and let Walsh go only to turn around and reportedly offer $400,000 p.a. to an unproven talent.

I actually think the Reece Walsh situation worked out quite well. The Broncos stuck to their guns and it was Walsh who turned around and asked if he could return. They reportedly signed him on a modest contract and he was more equipped than their other options.

We'll have to wait and see how the other shoe drops, but I prefer how that situation panned out over what's happened with Piakura.

Must be making room for David Fifita to come back.

Ikin was a huge fan as well and was highly critical of the way Brisbane lost him and Reece Walsh.

Like Walsh, Fifita still spends a lot of time socialising with the players.

When the move was suggested last year, Ikin denied any interest and threw his support behind Capewell, Riki, Piakura and Robati. Following Robati's release there's an opening in the squad and Riki could move to the front row to accomodate Fifita.

I'm not sure if it's a wise move for the club but there's cause that a move could be made.

It'll likely come down to money. How much are the Broncos willing to offer and how much David is willing to sacrifice. As far as I know, he's being offered deals around 900K p.a. I couldn't see the Broncos going above $800K p.a.

 

[Smiley]

I feel like the issue is the coach. They don’t any faith in Kevvy. Just have to look at the comments from Gamble and Cobbo. Kevvy only got the job to mend the relationship with the old boys.

The club would be better of getting rid of Kevvy at the end of the year and appointing Des Hasler. Hasler is a proven premiership winning coach and would put the polish on the Broncos to take the team to the next level.

 

[some11]

Must be making room for David Fifita to come back.

Was great in his first season at the titans, rubbish last year - lets see how he goes in a contract year.

If he fires up again then he's only motivated by money. Should only be offered two-year contracts.

 

[Big Pete]

I feel like the issue is the coach. They don’t any faith in Kevvy. Just have to look at the comments from Gamble and Cobbo. Kevvy only got the job to mend the relationship with the old boys.

The club would be better of getting rid of Kevvy at the end of the year and appointing Des Hasler. Hasler is a proven premiership winning coach and would put the polish on the Broncos to take the team to the next level.

The problem with Des is that since 2014 all that he's proven is that he doesn't know how to build a premiership winning team anymore. You'd have to say he's a better coach than Kev, but ideally you'd want somebody with better form.