EastLondonMike

If the player pool is shrinking then surely the sensible thing would be to bring in changes that allowed clubs to invest further in development of home grown players?..

I'd imagine Dodds exit is already well in the works. Which also may play a part in Bennetts thinking - if he knows he wont be there next year. Feel sorry for Lewis Dodds - must be a pretty tough situation to be in as a player.

Saw this pop up on Insta. Takes a bump from a shoulder of a guy running the ball. It has that voyeuristic appeal - much like the UFC had initially. And although not as distasteful IMO - similar to the events of people slapping each other in the face which have similarly gained a certain sense of appeal. If you watch the video on Insta and view the comments, Sam Lisone has actually challenged the fella competing against Proctor - whether its legit or tongue in cheek i don't know. Whether you like it or don't, its proved popular enough to have held an event in Dubai with a decent prize fund. Apparently at a recent Manly game some of the crowd were doing it on one of the hills. According to a comment made on NRL 360 some weeks back.

I think Umyla Hanley can consider himself unlucky to not make this train on squad - even though he’s unlikely to make the Final Cut. Think the experience would have benefitted him.

Edit. Ignore.

I don't mind Ravens actually, but 100% agree that a name change isn't needed. And would stick with the Broncos. Others may have a different POV, but the Broncos name doesn't, IMO, have any real negatives associated with it. And to some of the casual sports fans in the capital it will have some identity, and a good basis to build from. Are there any Broncos hardcore on this forum? I'd be interested to hear their thoughts on the potential upcoming changes at the club.

I’ve been thinking the same for the last 15mins. Congrats to KR. Challenge cup winners.

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But of a mixed bag in the first half. The team who controls the ball best and builds pressure in the 2nd half wins this. Been impressed with Holroyd for Warrington. Haven’t seen him play that often, and he’s been good today.

For no reason whatsoever - other than a gut feeling - I think it will be a Warrington win. Though hope it’s KR who lift the cup at the end of the game. here’s hoping it’s a great game regardless.

Tomkins becomes a great coach, wins numerous grand finals, develops French talent, France win World Cup. that’s how. Maybe.

I thought Brad Arthur would have made the most sense, with him not getting the WA Bears job and no NRL opportunity currently. Possibly the Wane link would be to help get Sam Tomkins ready for the big job in a few years time? Holbrook would be a good shout though. Catalans need some steel in that team.

Fullback, centre and the halves pretty much pick themselves - with a bit of depth in the halves for the first time in about 30 years. Newman i see very much as back up for Farnworth and Wardle in the centres - though would like to see Hanley involved with the squad in some capacity - even if its just training. Back row is strong. With the front row I wonder if we should be looking at playing to the strengths of what we have rather than worrying about whether what we have is equal to the Aussie strengths in that position. We have good mobile props - albeit no real stand outs in the traditional sense of big blokes who can truck it up the middle, but hard working and athletic players like Thompson, Havard, Knowles and Lees - Trout and Mulhern should be very much in the mix also. And potentially theres Max King. Picking a forward pack from Thompson, Havard, Lees, King, Radley, Nsemba, KPP, Knowles, Trout, Mulhern, Oledski and with O'Neill as a starting hooker isn't too bad at all. Personally I've never really been a fan of Jake Connor, and don't think he's reliable enough, so wouldn't have him in the squad.

QLD been really poor tonight. NSW hardly played great, but significantly better. Commentary team on Fox sports have done a good job of making it sound like QLD have been in this game.

QLD looking clunky. NSW just much more organised currently. QLD giving away far too many silly penalties at the PTB. They need half time.