What a week so far for news and the Broncos. Te'o and Winterstein dropped for being late to training. Lockyer continuing rep footy, Shane Tronc possibly arriving and yet another Folau rumour in regards to that inferior game, Rugby Union. Let's take a look at these a little closer.
Te'o and Winterstein
These two have been dropped for disciplinary reasons which appear to be arriving just minutes late to training. Dropping players for similar is nothing new to the Broncos and these players are no different. What we need at the moment, apart from a magic wand that heals all, is a sturdy ship. This decision should reinforce the seriousness that is being expected from all players.
Lockyer to suit up for QLD
A large portion of the media coverage as of late has been about Locky and his representative future. I won't harp on too much about it as it's almost been done to death - what I will say is that he's his own man and is allowed to make his own decisions. There's a chance he'll run rampant in Origin but there's an equal chance that he'll get massacred. The latter used to a minimal chance - nowadays I'm not so sure. He's still got the magic but hopefully he knows when to walk.
Shane Tronc incoming?
There isn't much on this topic at this stage but early reports are that the Broncos are willing to drop Lagi Setu if Shane Tronc can be secured from Wakefield in the UK. Setu has been average except for his attack in the second half against the Roosters - Tronc however has that tough streak about him that we appear to be lacking at the moment.
Folau and Rugger Rumours
It seems as if Brian Waldron (thankfully no relation) has been talking about Israel Folau migrating to Union. All I have to say is if you need a League player to excite people about a new provincial Union side, that says much more about the state of Union compared to League.
If Izzy decides to flip to Union, fair enough it's his choice. I strongly believe this rumour is rubbish and he'll see out his Broncos contract, if not more.
Anyway, on to the team list for the weekend game vs. St George!
1. Corey Norman
2. Gerard Beale
3. Dale Copley
4. Alex Glenn
5. Mitch Rivett
6. Darren Lockyer
7. Peter Wallace
8. Ashton Sims
9. Andrew McCullough
10. Scott Anderson
11. Lagi Setu
12. Sam Thaiday
13. Matt Gillett
14. Ben Hunt
15. Mitchell Dodds
16. Dunamis Lui
17. Nick Kenny
18. Josh Hoffman
(1 to be omitted)
Yet another very young side. I'm looking for Rivett to continue after his solid debut. Gillett has performed admirably this season, look for Matt and Sam Thaiday to lead from the front. Good to see Ben Hunt getting another bench spot - I thought he was fantastic playing out of position in Hooker last game. As Jim mentioned earlier, Hoffman gets a run - this kid has the potential to be absolutely amazing and just needs some game time to build that self-confidence.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
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Te'o and Winterstein being dropped was a bullshit call made by a coach that is increasingly looking like a 2 year tossing his toys around a sandpit.
ReplyDeleteTronc coming means we never have to see Ashton Sims in Broncos colours again. In my book that's a good thing although someone hould remind him he still owes us a premiership.
Issy going would be interesting and if true should give cause to have a look at the salary cap in rugby league. The cap, to my knowledge, hasn't been largely revisited or increased in the last 4 or 5 years. 4 or 5 yearsave seen massive growth not just in rugby league but in the economey as a whole. Bit sad when you could earn as much as a star league player driving a truck on a mine site....
And that's my 2 cents, min
Ignore some horrendous spelling in the above. IPhones do not accomodate thumbs like tree trunks.
ReplyDeleteBennett would have done the same thing as Henjak (a quick google shows he did it to Thaiday in 2008) - it's just the timing couldn't have been worse.
ReplyDeleteThe cap has changed over the years but really nothing substantial :(
Agree with your first paragraph Jared, it's the kind of hissy fit that is going to lower team morale further than what it is, not build it. I'm sure all the boys know the rules very well and what is expected of them, if this was their first offence then its complete bullshit. Like I said in my blog yesterday, we don't know the specifics. But hell, it's not like they tag teamed a chick in the toilet of a brisbane nightclub... :)
ReplyDeleteHow many players got sent back to the Queensland Cup for that little incident? Oh yeah that's right, zero. There's some bullshit double standards in this football club at the moment...
Nick Kenny is out yeah?
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