Welcoming...Shane Tronc

It's widely known that the Broncos are lacking grunt in the forwards department. Keeping this in mind you can imagine my excitement when I awoke yesterday to the news that the Broncos had signed Shane Tronc from Wakefield in the UK Super League.

Those of you who follow League closely will recognise the name instantly as he was a very solid part of the Cowboys side who made it all the way to the Grand Final in 2005. At 6'4" and 113kg, he has the size that we're lacking at the moment. Nick Kenny and Sammy Thaiday aren't exactly physically challenged but they aren't in the 'Big Bopper' category of people such as Carl Webb and Mick Weyman.

A little bit of history on Shane:

- Played for Wavell Heights as a schoolboy (a powerhouse in Schoolboy League in Brisbane and nationally, proud to say I was pummelled by them myself in my school days). Made the Wavell Heights Team of the Half-Century (1950-2000)

- Played for the Redcliffe Dolphins, a traditionally strong side in the QLD Cup. Won player of the year in 2003.

- Chalked up 125 games for the Nth Qld Cowboys including a Grand Final Appearance.

- Is 28 years old - approaching that prime age for Props which is the kind of experience we need.

- As of when he signed for Brisbane, he leads the UK Super League in metres gained by a forward (if that doesn't get you excited I don't know what will)

So as you can see from the above, this is a brilliant signing for the Broncos and I look forward to seeing him debut in what looks to be round 7. Combine that with the return of Corey Parker and the Broncos forward pack just got a whole lot stronger.