Breaking News Today – Brisbane Broncos
If you’re a fan of the NRL, you’ll have heard about the latest signings for the Brisbane Broncos. Jake Turpin has signed a new deal to stay with the Broncos until 2022, extending his deal from this season. The young back-rower has been one of the team’s bright spots this season, and has emerged as a strong leader. He captained the Broncos to an upset over the Sydney Roosters in round 11.
The Broncos are in the midst of rebuilding their club after a terrible period in their history. They have been in the top four since Round 19 of the season, but have now lost two consecutive games and have only one win in six games. They have also shipped 113 points at home to the Melbourne Storm and St George Illawarra Dragons, and Greg Alexander believes they are heading nowhere.
The Broncos have also made some changes to their coaching staff and playing group. They hired Kevin Walters as their new head coach for the 2021 NRL season. He signed a two-year deal, and has since fired two key players. Former Broncos Jack Bird and Joe Ofahengaue have moved on to the Dragons and Tigers respectively. Kevin Walters also brought in some experienced players to take the pressure off the young players.
The Brisbane Broncos are still mathematically alive in the NRL, but have lost two senior figures in their coaching ranks. But the team was their own worst enemy. Gorden Tallis, a Queensland legend, has ripped into the Broncos for complaining about Kevin Walters. He is also upset at the recent media coverage of the Broncos’ controversial decision. So, if you’re a fan of the NRL, you’ll want to keep up with the latest news and rumors about the Brisbane Broncos.
In the off-season, the Broncos signed three new players. One of them, Ben Barba, had tried to join the club one year prior. Another new addition to the roster was Daniel Vidot. The club said goodbye to long-time Bronco Glenn Lockyer after the 2011 season. The legendary player played for the Broncos for 16 years. In Round 22 of this season, Lockyer broke the record for most first-grade games played by a first grade player, Terry Lamb. He was replaced by Cameron Smith.
The Brisbane Broncos won their Preliminary Final with a strong performance. After a close first half, the Broncos dominated the Bulldogs, scoring two tries and failing to convert one try. Jock Madden, who made his 50th appearance in the NRL, set up both tries.
The Brisbane Broncos have one of the best up and coming packs in the competition. In addition to Haas and Carrigan, the team also boasts firebrand Tom Flegler and talented back-rower Jordan Riki. The Broncos also have a solid back-row and a strong backline. Their forwards have the potential to take the club to the next level, and newcomer Reece Walsh is a major plus.
The Broncos’ centre Josh Hodges was expected to return to the team in the first few rounds of the 2011 season. He had a feud with coach Bennett in the past but resolved it during off-season camp and said he wanted to return home. He also received support from former Broncos captain Tallis.
The team’s recent history is also notable. Despite their first-round loss to the Dragons, Brisbane remained in the Top Four until round 25, and required a win to qualify for finals. The Broncos then beat Manly and South Sydney, and put on a 30-plus-point effort in five games during this time. The team finished with a strong season and have now qualified for their first ever finals series.
The 1995 season was the club’s first season under the ARL banner. They finished third but were unable to win the finals, and eventually slipped to fifth. In the opening week of the finals, the Broncos were knocked out by the Raiders with a 14-8 loss, and were beaten by the eventual premiers, the Sydney Bulldogs, 36-0.
The Brisbane Broncos have been an important force in the NRL for many years. They won back-to-back Super League titles in 1992 and 1993, and went on to win the NRL premiership in 1997. With these wins, the team has accumulated six premierships, and a Dally M Centre of the Year award.
