Brits in the NRL

[philipw]

21 minutes ago, Allora said:

You have a hair trigger mate

I know, you'd edited before i finished posting  

[Manfred Mann]

I feel sorry for Ryan Hall. He should have been playing for the Roosters from Round 1 this season, but he apparently has not fully recovered from his knee injury. So Matt Ikuvalu is on the wing.

[ghost crayfish]

It's really unfortunate for Hall. He was a genuinely world class player who would've thrived in the NRL if he'd gone earlier. Sadly his knee hasn't allowed him to now.

Edited March 17, 2020 by ghost crayfish

[hunsletgreenandgold]

Herbie Farnworth played great this morning when he came off the bench for the Broncos. He won't be far off a starting spot now I reckon. More generally speaking, the crop of players they have under the age of 25 has me believing we could be in for a period of Broncos dominance over the next few years....if they can keep them all. 

[Farmduck]

1 hour ago, hunsletgreenandgold said:

Herbie Farnworth played great this morning when he came off the bench for the Broncos. He won't be far off a starting spot now I reckon. More generally speaking, the crop of players they have under the age of 25 has me believing we could be in for a period of Broncos dominance over the next few years....if they can keep them all. 

They need Boyd, Glenn and McCullogh to retire at the end of the year.Maybe move Oates on, although he's only 25.

[Tex Evans Thigh]

44 minutes ago, Farmduck said:

They need Boyd, Glenn and McCullogh to retire at the end of the year.Maybe move Oates on, although he's only 25.

didn't they re-sign Glenn this season?

[hunsletgreenandgold]

8 minutes ago, Farmduck said:

They need Boyd, Glenn and McCullogh to retire at the end of the year.Maybe move Oates on, although he's only 25.

Oates age always surprises me - seems like he's been there forever! I guess he did kind of break on to the scene at 18 which is pretty rare to be a regular in the NRL at that age. I agree regarding the rest and would consider adding Milford to that list - not because of his age but because he's been there 5 years and just still doesn't quite look like he's good enough to lead the Broncos attack.

[hunsletgreenandgold]

15 minutes ago, Tex Evans Thigh said:

didn't they re-sign Glenn this season?

Think you're thinking of Jordan Kahu who went to NQ Cowboys but now come back.

[Tex Evans Thigh]

1 hour ago, hunsletgreenandgold said:

Think you're thinking of Jordan Kahu who went to NQ Cowboys but now come back.

I'm not. I remember seeing something about a contract extension for Glenn.

[hunsletgreenandgold]

12 minutes ago, Tex Evans Thigh said:

I'm not. I remember seeing something about a contract extension for Glenn.

Ah sorry - when you said re-sign I thought you meant it in the sense of as a new signing. Yes Glenn is signed until end of 2021.

[Tex Evans Thigh]

26 minutes ago, hunsletgreenandgold said:

Ah sorry - when you said re-sign I thought you meant it in the sense of as a new signing. Yes Glenn is signed until end of 2021.

haha I wrote it like that to avoid thinking I meant resign as in quit.

[BroncoFan]

Farnworth is an outstanding prospect, he is athletic, skilful, fast and has a great work ethic. His agility is second to none and he is the fittest player at the Broncos.

Look out Tommy Makinson & Tom Johnstone etc because I think Herbie will be in the World Cup squad next year if he stays fit.

[ghost crayfish]

Yeah I like the look of Herbie. Goes looking for the ball, good footwork, and very good under the high ball. 

[barnyia]

He's normally a full back isn't he? 

[Allora]

13 hours ago, Emosi Koloto said:

Farnworth is an outstanding prospect, he is athletic, skilful, fast and has a great work ethic. His agility is second to none and he is the fittest player at the Broncos.

Look out Tommy Makinson & Tom Johnstone etc because I think Herbie will be in the World Cup squad next year if he stays fit.

I like Herbie.

What do you base your statement that his agility is second to none and he is the fittest player at the Broncos?

 

[jim_57]

14 hours ago, Emosi Koloto said:

Farnworth is an outstanding prospect, he is athletic, skilful, fast and has a great work ethic. His agility is second to none and he is the fittest player at the Broncos.

Look out Tommy Makinson & Tom Johnstone etc because I think Herbie will be in the World Cup squad next year if he stays fit.

I remember suggesting they should have just drafted him in to the Great Britain squad last year when they were short. He wouldn't have been a bad option then and he'll be a certainty for England by the World Cup if all goes well for him.

[Dunbar]

1 hour ago, Allora said:

I like Herbie.

What do you base your statement that his agility is second to none and he is the fittest player at the Broncos?

 

I don't know about the agility but I remember a few articles about Payne Haas pre season last year wowing everybody in fitness tests and they said only Herbie Farnworth beat him in some of the tests. 

[burnleywelsh]

6 hours ago, barnyia said:

He's normally a full back isn't he? 

Yes he is. 

[burnleywelsh]

6 hours ago, Allora said:

I like Herbie.

What do you base your statement that his agility is second to none and he is the fittest player at the Broncos?

 

I’ve dug out a bit of info from Feb last year. Sent to me from someone close to the club......”Herbie has clock 9.8m per second week before last.The fastest time this season at the club. then last week he up the stakes by clocking 10m per second the third fastest recorded in the NRL from this and last season. He will get stronger and faster....”.  

[Allora]

Kallie Watkins got a few touches of the ball in today’s game,

He looks like a lightweight as if he has stripped to much weight off.

Years ago I thought he was touted as the English Greg Inglis, he looked more like Josh Addo Carr without the blistering pace.

The Titans are probably lucky the NRL season will probably finish today as they looked awful against a patchy Parramatta that tore them a new one in the second half.

[Man of Kent]

18 minutes ago, Allora said:

Kallie Watkins got a few touches of the ball in today’s game,

He looks like a lightweight as if he has stripped to much weight off.

Agreed. Looks a bit like a marathon runner in a sprint race.

[burnleywelsh]

Broncos and Rugby League to hold on to Farnworth...???

https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/english-winger-sought-after-by-5-nrl-clubs-29824/

[MattSantos]

2 minutes ago, burnleywelsh said:

Broncos and Rugby League to hold on to Farnworth...???

https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/english-winger-sought-after-by-5-nrl-clubs-29824/

It'd have to be RU in the northern hemisphere, Shirley.

[Dunbar]

Farnworth is 20 now and while that is by no means old it is an age where he will definitely be wanting to play regular first grade. I hope he can do this with the Broncos but they some talent in the backline.

I hop he gets to play regular NRL games over the next few years and developed into the talent he looks to be.

Main thing is to keep him in Rugby League which seems likely, he has spent a lot of time and energy on fulfilling his Rugby League dream, I wouldn't have thought he would jump ship at this stage.

Edited May 19, 2020 by Dunbar

[MattSantos]

2 minutes ago, Dunbar said:

Farnworth is 20 now and while that is by no means old it is an age where he will definitely be wanting to play regular first grade. I hope he can do this with the Broncos but they some talent in the backline.

I hop he gets to play regular NRL games over the next few years and developed into the talent he looks to be.

Main thing is to keep him in Rugby League which seems likely, he has spent a lot of time and energy on fulfilling his Rugby League dream, I wouldn't have thought he would jump ship at this stage.

Aye. Where would he go that would be better though. If he can't beat Arthars for a shirt, then he's not that good.