Re: Broncos recruit Australian prop : Fri Jan 17, 2014 4:41 pm  

Massive step in the right direction, another five players of this calibre and I think we can be competitive in the lower half of the table. Two experienced props, an experienced halfback, and a couple of experienced backs.

Re: Broncos recruit Australian prop : Fri Jan 17, 2014 5:26 pm  

On the face of it, it sounds great that we have signed an experienced prop in Ross and I really hope he goes well for us. I just hope that TR has done his homework on this guy, his injury issues etc, as we have been taken for a ride before or at the very least had supposedly good players not live up to their billing. People normally retire for good reasons and I do wonder whether physically and mentally he will be in good shape to provide what we need. If he cannot do a job for us and spends the season on the sick bench, we will be royally stuffed. Lets hope he is of the same mould as Danny Williams, Hoppo etc and prepared to give his all.

Re: Broncos recruit Australian prop : Fri Jan 17, 2014 6:07 pm  

Kelvin's Ferret wrote:

Massive step in the right direction, another five players of this calibre and I think we can be competitive in the lower half of the table. Two experienced props, an experienced halfback, and a couple of experienced backs.

Tend to agree, this seems the most promising signing to date.

Re: Broncos recruit Australian prop : Fri Jan 17, 2014 6:39 pm  

Can we call him Bross?

Re: Broncos recruit Australian prop : Fri Jan 17, 2014 7:45 pm  

alanw wrote:

if they haven't then they are mad (then again this is broncos we are talking about lol). Hes a very good player and got a lot of bottle to. Looks strong in attack and don't mind getting stuck in on defence as well. plus hes got a good kicking game.

Would TS let him come to a club like London(as I always got the impression that London wasn't high of his Christmas card list to be polite), or would he prefer to keep him closer to home with a club up north to keep more of an eye on him for a quick recall if need be

I don't think TS has any issue with London, we've loaned players in the past.

GO'B as you say has a lot of bottle, has a great kicking game and his goal kicking is superb.

Not sure how Wire intend to use him this season though.

Re: Broncos recruit Australian prop : Fri Jan 17, 2014 8:15 pm  

O'Brien seems to have been on loan everywhere else....

Ross sounds a good signing though. Ross, Cook, Krasniqi & Dollapi are a decent set of 4 props.

Not saying we can in with just 4 though

Re: Broncos recruit Australian prop : Fri Jan 17, 2014 9:02 pm  

Ben ross on twitter 'to hear ive signed for the london broncos is not the truth'. How can the broncos confirm something that is not signed and sealed. Not good

Re: Broncos recruit Australian prop : Fri Jan 17, 2014 9:04 pm  

Ben Ross just said on twitter

To hear i have sign with London Broncos is not the truth. They had offered a contract and Tony Rea was a complete professional. I have now decided to stay in Australia & follow my passion for community welfare. More will be explained on Monday

Re: Broncos recruit Australian prop : Fri Jan 17, 2014 9:06 pm  

Oh dear, oh dear, why it is a good idea not to tell until the ink is dry.

He joins an infamous list of those who would not come for the Broncos!

Re: Broncos recruit Australian prop : Fri Jan 17, 2014 9:16 pm  

Good grief. This is terrible news