BRISBANE

There is pressure on new coach Anthony Seibold to get the best out of the Broncos, after they capitulated to St George-Illawarra in the first week of the 2018 finals.  The re-signing of Corey Oates is a blessing.  Oates was far and away the team’s highest try scorer in 2018 with 18.  Jamayne Isaako scored 11, and Kodi Nikorima crossed for ten, but there remain whispers that Nikorima may be on his way out of the club.

Brisbane have retained exciting young forwards such as Tevita Pangai, Matt Lodge, Payne Haas, and David Fifita, but have lost the veteran Sam Thaiday to retirement, and test forward Josh McGuire to North Queensland.  Korbin Sims has joined St George-Illawarra, and there remain rumours about the future of Alex Glenn.

Brisbane still has plenty to offer in attack if they can find the right halves combination.  Anthony Milford provdes plenty of spark for Jordan Kahu, James Roberts and Darius Boyd.  The Broncos should also welcome back Jack Bird and Matt Gillett, who missed most of the 2018 season due to injury.  However, the club has been quiet on the transfer market, preferring to keep their youngsters.  Sydney Roosters’ back-up halfback Sean O’Sullivan is their only significant signing.

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