Waldo's Greatest Broncos Side - Backline

I've been wanting to do this for some time so now's a better time than ever. I've grown up watching the Broncos and have seen all of the premierships that have been won, all the great players that have worn the maroon, yellow and white (and blue if you count the last few years). Each player has been picked not necessarily in their primary position as there is a few greats to fit in. I'll start with the backs and will post the forwards in the next few days.

1. Darren Lockyer

What more can be said that hasn't already been? As a fullback he was electrifying, as a five-eight he is visionary. While he's lost the leg speed he once had, he has more than compensated for that with a fantastic short and long passing game, incisive short kicking game and extraordinary long kicking game. Arguably one of the best to ever don the Broncos jersey.

2. Lote Tiquiri

Lote has it all - hulking size, blistering pace and a taste for the try line. One of the first big wingers that the Broncos have had, along with Big Dell.

3. Steve Renouf

"The Pearl" is probably tied with Willie Carne for the fastest Bronco that I can remember. The iconic headgear blitzing down the sideline was definitely a sight to remember. For one of his greatest tries, check this video out.

4. Justin Hodges

Strong, maligned, cocky, arrogant and brilliant - all of these words describe Hodges. Arguably one of the best complete (in attack and defence) centres in recent memory, he is often chastised for his attitude and outward arrogance against opponents. While the arrogance is true, one can argue that he is simply that good. See Brett White on the end of Hodges talk during State of Origin.

5. Willie Carne

The other Bronco that could match Renouf for pace was Willie Carne. He was the complete package - pace, finishing ability and a fantastic mullet. With an almost unmatched 72 tries in 136 starts, the figures outline what a fantastic winger he was.

6. Kevin Walters

The 5 time premiership player and 1 time premiership captain was a stalwart for the Broncos, Queensland and Australia. His combination with Allan Langer, known as the Ipswich Connection, was one of the true great halves combinations in League history. It stood the test of time and the success is clear to all.

7. Allan Langer

34 Origins, 258 First-grade games and 22 Tests for Australia underline the impact that The Little General had on the game. Alfie is hands down the best halfback I have had the joy of watching over the years. Thurston may very well take that mantle but Langer is in the very elite when it comes to halfbacks and players in general.

Join me later in the week for the debate about the forwards!