The squad takes shape

[The Who]

He is supposedly stronger than Haas and faster than Oats. Seems pretty dedicated. The Broncos also let go Sam Walker and Reece Walsh, they've lost Fifita, Xavier Coates and Pangai junior. If the Broncos let him go its more likely he will be a star.

... and let's hope Tenterfield doesn't fulfil his potential at the Donkeys.

 

[Jay Eagle]

I have one word for you. BRONCOS. Beware clearing the cupboard of experience so you can fit in the youth. We have 30 spots and a few older heads who have faced adversity and injury could really help ground the kids.

Exactly.. and don’t underestimate the value that Jorge brings to the young Polynesian players.. I had read previously how they look up to him and we couldn’t ask for a better role model for these younger guys.. class act on and off the field and always gives 110%

 

[Eagles4Life]

All very good questions Mark, and I'm hoping there was a reason other than pure football ability and potential.
Playing Devil's Advocate now: Why did the Donkeys release Bully?
Everyone on here is praising his recruitment yet there may be as many questions about his off-field attitude as you are posing about Tenterfield's departure. . . .

Why did the Broncos release Bully? It definitely wasn't because of off-field attitude. He has a high work ethic at training, and has been working on a Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics degree at UQ. He is not your typical footballer, and hes left the Broncos for an opportunity for a regular spot in the Manly seventeen.
"It's understood Brisbane would've preferred to keep him, however couldn't guarantee Bullemor a regular spot in their starting 17 next season with the emergence of Jordan Riki, TC Robati and Brendan Piakura."

Broncos release Ethan Bullemor; young gun set to join Sea Eagles on three-year deal | Sporting News Australia

The Broncos have released emerging forward Ethan Bullemor ahead of an impending switch to an NRL rival.

www.sportingnews.com

 

[Kevinward777]

Why did the Broncos release Bully? It definitely wasn't because of off-field attitude. He has a high work ethic at training, and has been working on a Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics degree at UQ. He is not your typical footballer, and hes left the Broncos for an opportunity for a regular spot in the Manly seventeen.
"It's understood Brisbane would've preferred to keep him, however couldn't guarantee Bullemor a regular spot in their starting 17 next season with the emergence of Jordan Riki, TC Robati and Brendan Piakura."

Broncos release Ethan Bullemor; young gun set to join Sea Eagles on three-year deal | Sporting News Australia

The Broncos have released emerging forward Ethan Bullemor ahead of an impending switch to an NRL rival.

www.sportingnews.com

Yep. He is miles ahead of Saddler at this point in their careers. Then there's the fact that the game is so much faster. Fleet-footed speedy forwards are pure gold. Watmough would have destroyed teams if he were playing the game today.

 

[Ryan]

I mean I agree that I wouldnt have resigned either but the above point makes no sense as neither make our top team either.

Unsure of that. When he was available at the start of the season, Des picked Boyle.

 

[The better Robbo]

Unsure of that. When he was available at the start of the season, Des picked Boyle.

I think Boyle is a lot better than people give him credit for. He is built like a brick ****house and is still only 25. I remember a couple games for us he dominated and was miles better than Taupau and co. I think he will do well with a consistent run without injuries.

 

[Ryan]

I think Boyle is a lot better than people give him credit for. He is built like a brick ****house and is still only 25. I remember a couple games for us he dominated and was miles better than Taupau and co. I think he will do well with a consistent run without injuries.

Just saying, re-watch the Panthers vs. Melbourne preliminary, and Panthers vs. Rabbits grand final, to get a yardstick on what modern forwards are supposed to be about. Too slow, too immobile.

 

[Tragic Eagle]

Well we have good depth in the forwards now and Boyle will have plenty of competition to earn a spot in the 17. I am concerned we need another centre and I would have retained Walker at the right price and used him as a centre with his ability as a 14 an added bonus when required.

 

[Disco]

Unsure of that. When he was available at the start of the season, Des picked Boyle.

When Suli, Gozie and Siro were available at the start of the season he pick them ahead of Harper, Schuster and Olakau'atu.

None of them had a place in the 17 comes finals despite being fit.

Things change

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

All very good questions Mark, and I'm hoping there was a reason other than pure football ability and potential.
Playing Devil's Advocate now: Why did the Donkeys release Bully?
Everyone on here is praising his recruitment yet there may be as many questions about his off-field attitude as you are posing about Tenterfield's departure. . . .

I think he’s coming for an opportunity to be a permanent first grader , the Donkeys weren’t prepared to offer him that.

 

[Shoe1]

All very good questions Mark, and I'm hoping there was a reason other than pure football ability and potential.
Playing Devil's Advocate now: Why did the Donkeys release Bully?
Everyone on here is praising his recruitment yet there may be as many questions about his off-field attitude as you are posing about Tenterfield's departure. . . .

They don't like intellectuals in Qld, and Bullemore was sick and tired of the simpletons around him.

 

[The Who]

They don't like intellectuals in Qld, and Bullemore was sick and tired of the simpletons around him.

He's going to love reading Silvertails then.

 

[Budgie]

I thought we would have learnt from this year, never doubt Des, as he knows best.

And how would the off season go on here if we all said "yeah, Des knows best"?
We'd face the horrors of nothing but fishing and god.

 

[Budgie]

He has a high work ethic at training, and has been working on a Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics degree at UQ.

Broncos release Ethan Bullemor; young gun set to join Sea Eagles on three-year deal | Sporting News Australia

The Broncos have released emerging forward Ethan Bullemor ahead of an impending switch to an NRL rival.

www.sportingnews.com

Speaking of studying, is Tom still doing his degree?

 

[Shoe1]

Speaking of studying, is Tom still doing his degree?

Yes, read on.

It's Academic: Trbojevic sweeps on- and off-field awards

For the first time, the Dally M Medallist is also the NRL's Academic Player of the Year

www.nrl.com

 

[The better Robbo]

Just saying, re-watch the Panthers vs. Melbourne preliminary, and Panthers vs. Rabbits grand final, to get a yardstick on what modern forwards are supposed to be about. Too slow, too immobile.

You're comparing him to the 2 of the best teams at full strength. He will be a depth player and push for selection. Have a look at some of the depth players in the Bunnies and Panthers, I haven't even heard of some of them. They're the guys you should be comparing Boyle to.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

You're comparing him to the 2 teams that made the GF at full strength. He will be a depth player and push for selection. Have a look at some of the depth players in the Bunnies and Panthers, I haven't even heard of some of them. They're the guys you should be comparing Boyle to.

That’s a very important point , there’s zero value in comparing Boyle to say Yeo from the Panthers , you need to compare him to whomever is their 6th or 7th in line prop.

 

[eagleron]

Give me an unproven local with potential over these two any day.
With a new face we at least have hope. Taking up space in our roster with these two former NRL players gives me no confidence that we'll improve in 2022.
(I know it sounds harsh and Jorge has been a great servant to the club over an extended period but he is no longer our future. Same with Boyle. And to think the club preferred Lance to a future NRL front rower in Tenterfield. Madness)

Yes I must say I am surprised that they let Tenterfield go, I hope this decision doesn't come back to haunt us

 

[The Who]

Yes, read on.

It's Academic: Trbojevic sweeps on- and off-field awards

For the first time, the Dally M Medallist is also the NRL's Academic Player of the Year

www.nrl.com

We should make Turbo captain and coach of the team, plus CEO of the club. He seems capable of anything.

 

[Budgie]

Yes, read on.

It's Academic: Trbojevic sweeps on- and off-field awards

For the first time, the Dally M Medallist is also the NRL's Academic Player of the Year

www.nrl.com

Thanks Shoe. He's quite remarkable. And, as a side note, I'm really going to miss NRL.com.