2015 Brisbane Broncos season

April 2015 April 2015 2015 #990033 #ffd700 NRL 2nd 17 7 574 379 Lost Grand Final,(North Queensland Cowboys, 16-17) World Club Series Won Game 2,(Wigan Warriors, 14-12) 1 0 Paul White Wayne Bennett Justin Hodges Suncorp Stadium 33,595 403,136 51,826(Melbourne Storm, 3 September) 24,566(Penrith Panthers, 8 May) Lachlan Maranta (16) Corey Parker (69) Corey Parker (150) 2014 2016 File:Brisbane Jersey 2015-2016.png yes Brisbane Broncos#Season summariesThe 2015 Brisbane Broncos season was the 28th in the club's history. The team is based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Coached again for the first time since 2008 by returning foundation coach, Wayne Bennett, and captained by Justin Hodges, they competed in the NRL's 2015 Telstra Premiership. The Broncos finished the regular season in 2nd place to make the play-offs, going on to reach the 2015 NRL Grand final in which they were defeated by the North Queensland Cowboys. Season summary Milestones Round 1: Adam Blair, James Gavet and Anthony Milford made their debuts for the club. Round 1: Corey Parker played his 300th career game. Round 2: Kodi Nikorima and Joe Ofahengaue made their first grade debuts. Round 2: Andrew McCullough played his 150th career game. Round 4: Jarrod Wallace scored his 1st career try. Round 5: Mitch Garbutt made his debut for the club. Round 7: Alex Glenn played his 150th career game and Jack Reed his 100th career game. Round 7: Daniel Vidot scored his 50th career try. Round 8: Anthony Milford played his 50th career game. Round 8: Corey Parker kicked his 500th career goal. Round 9: Lachlan Maranta played his 50th career game. Round 10: Adam Blair played his 200th career game. Round 11: Joe Boyce made his first grade debut. Round 12: Matt Parcell made his first grade debut. Round 20: Kodi Nikorima scored his 1st career try. Grand Final: Justin Hodges played his final career game. Grand Final: Brisbane Broncos lose their first grand final. Squad List 4 October 2015 List of Brisbane Broncos players Cap. Nat. Player Position First Broncos game Previous First Grade RL club 100 AUS Justin Hodges (c) CE 2000 AUS Sydney Roosters 106 AUS Corey Parker LK 2001 127 AUS David Stagg SR 2003 AUS Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 128 AUS Sam Thaiday PR 2003 141 AUS Darius Boyd FB 2006 AUS Newcastle Knights 163 AUS Andrew McCullough HK 2008 172 NZL Alex Glenn SR 2009 174 SAM Josh McGuire PR 2009 177 AUS Dale Copley CE 2009 178 AUS Ben Hunt HB 2009 182 AUS Matt Gillett SR 2010 183 AUS Mitchell Dodds PR 2010 190 ENG Jack Reed CE 2011 195 AUS Lachlan Maranta WG 2012 196 AUS Jarrod Wallace PR 2012 198 AUS Aaron Whitchurch CE 2012 199 NZL Jordan Kahu WG 2013 201 AUS Corey Oates WG 2013 203 AUS Jordan Drew CE 2013 205 SAM Daniel Vidot WG 2014 AUS St. George Illawarra Dragons 207 AUS Todd Lowrie LK 2014 NZL New Zealand Warriors 208 COK Francis Molo PR 2014 209 SAM Anthony Milford FE 2015 AUS Canberra Raiders 210 NZL Adam Blair PR 2015 AUS Wests Tigers 211 NZL James Gavet PR 2015 AUS Wests Tigers 212 TON Joe Ofahengaue LK 2015 213 NZL Kodi Nikorima HK 2015 215 AUS Joe Boyce LK 2015 216 AUS Matt Parcell HK 2015 217 AUS Ashley Taylor HB 2015 – AUS Ajuma Adams SR Yet to debut – ENG Greg Eden WG Yet to debut ENG Castleford Tigers – AUS Jon Green PR Yet to debut AUS Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks – AUS Brett Greinke SR Yet to debut – AUS Tom Opacic CE Yet to debut – AUS Zach Strasser FE Yet to debut – AUS Travis Waddell HK Yet to debut AUS Newcastle Knights Squad Movement Gains Date Position Player From Year/s Ref. 27 November 2013 FE Anthony Milford Canberra Raiders 2 Years Milford Looking Forward To Being A Bronco https://www.broncos.com.au/news/2014/02/27/milford-looking-forward-to-being-a-bronco/ Brisbane Broncos 27 February 2014 27 February 2014 22 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190722230331/https://www.broncos.com.au/news/2014/02/27/milford-looking-forward-to-being-a-bronco/ liveMilford To Join Broncos https://www.broncos.com.au/news/2014/05/12/milford-to-join-broncos/ Brisbane Broncos 12 May 2014 12 May 2014 24 August 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190824133321/https://www.broncos.com.au/news/2014/05/12/milford-to-join-broncos/ liveBadel Peter Broncos-bound Anthony Milford will become a superstar under Wayne Bennett http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/broncosbound-anthony-milford-will-become-a-superstar-under-wayne-bennett/story-fniabofi-1227011232944 The Courier Mail 2 August 2014 22 September 2014 25 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20140922120204/http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/broncosbound-anthony-milford-will-become-a-superstar-under-wayne-bennett/story-fniabofi-1227011232944 live 16 July 2014 PR Mitch Garbutt Melbourne Storm 2 Years Broncos Sign Giant Storm Prop https://www.broncos.com.au/news/2014/07/16/broncos-sign-giant-storm-prop/ Brisbane Broncos 16 July 2014 16 July 2014 12 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190212131611/https://www.broncos.com.au/news/2014/07/16/broncos-sign-giant-storm-prop/ liveBadel Peter Brisbane Broncos win fight for hulk-like Melbourne Storm forward Mitch Garbutt http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/brisbane-broncos-win-fight-for-hulklike-melbourne-storm-forward-mitch-garbutt/story-fniabm4i-1226990115240 The Courier Mail 16 July 2014 16 August 2014 25 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20140816181940/http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/brisbane-broncos-win-fight-for-hulklike-melbourne-storm-forward-mitch-garbutt/story-fniabm4i-1226990115240 live 1 September 2014 WG Greg Eden Hull Kingston Rovers 2 Years Garry Chris Fullback options rise for Broncos following signing of English ace Greg Eden https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/teams/broncos/fullback-options-rise-for-broncos-following-signing-of-english-ace-greg-eden/news-story/f435b5c5da6d3d724c1cee6931d746fb The Courier Mail 1 September 2014 1 September 2014 5 September 2014 HK Travis Waddell Newcastle Knights 2 Years Dillon Robert Knights Travis Waddell set to follow Wayne Bennett https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/2540810/unwanted-waddell-goes-with-bennett/ The Newcastle Herald 5 September 2014 13 October 2014 PR James Gavet Wests Tigers 2 Years Broncos Sign Exciting Prop https://www.broncos.com.au/news/2014/10/13/broncos-sign-exciting-prop/ Brisbane Broncos 13 October 2014 13 October 2014 22 July 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190722170816/https://www.broncos.com.au/news/2014/10/13/broncos-sign-exciting-prop/ liveBadel Peter James Gavet is the enforcer Wayne Bennett hopes will bring some mongrel to the Broncos pack http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/james-gavet-is-the-enforcer-wayne-bennett-hopes-will-bring-some-mongrel-to-the-broncos-pack/story-fnp0lyn6-1227089253171 The Courier Mail 13 October 2014 13 October 2014 HK Matt Parcell Ipswich Jets 1 Year Buchan Jay Medal winner off to Broncos http://www.qt.com.au/news/medal-winner-off-to-broncos/2416802/ The Queensland Times 13 October 2014 17 January 2015 25 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150117220543/http://www.qt.com.au/news/medal-winner-off-to-broncos/2416802/ live 18 November 2014 PR Adam Blair Wests Tigers 3 Years Broncos Sign Big Bopper Blair https://www.broncos.com.au/news/2014/11/18/broncos-sign-big-bopper-blair/ Brisbane Broncos 18 November 2014 18 November 2014 12 November 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20191112214812/https://www.broncos.com.au/news/2014/11/18/broncos-sign-big-bopper-blair/ liveLutton Phil Adam Blair leaves Wests Tigers for Brisbane Broncos http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/wests-tigers/adam-blair-leaves-wests-tigers-for-brisbane-broncos-20141118-11p0uz.html The Sydney Morning Herald 18 November 2014 21 January 2015 25 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150121065240/http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/wests-tigers/adam-blair-leaves-wests-tigers-for-brisbane-broncos-20141118-11p0uz.html live 21 November 2014 FB Darius Boyd Newcastle Knights 3 Years Boyd A Bronco Again https://www.broncos.com.au/news/2014/11/21/boyd-a-bronco-again/ Brisbane Broncos 21 November 2014 21 November 2014 6 March 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190306175921/https://www.broncos.com.au/news/2014/11/21/boyd-a-bronco-again/ liveDarius Boyd to re-join mentor Wayne Bennett at the Brisbane Broncos after signing three-year deal https://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-21/boyd-back-at-the-broncos/5910270 ABC News 21 November 2014 1 November 2016 10 May 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20161101044416/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-21/boyd-back-at-the-broncos/5910270 live Losses Date Position Player To Year/s Ref. 22 July 2014 HK Jake Granville North Queensland Cowboys 2 Years Webeck Tony Cowboys confirm second signing https://www.nrl.com/news/2014/07/22/cowboys-confirm-second-signing/ NRL 22 July 2014 22 July 2014 29 August 2014 FE Duncan Paia'aua Queensland Reds 2 Years Morton Jim 29 August 2014 Reds unveil O'Connor, Hunt rugby signings https://www.smh.com.au/sport/reds-unveil-oconnor-hunt-rugby-signings-20140829-3ejjh.html The Sydney Morning Herald 29 August 2014Pentony Luke Reds recruit and former Brisbane Bronco Duncan Paia'aua to debut for Queensland Country in National Rugby Championship http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-16/reds-recruit-and-former-brisbane-bronco-duncan-paia27aua-to-de/5820108 ABC News 16 October 2014 21 January 2015 26 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150121050624/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-16/reds-recruit-and-former-brisbane-bronco-duncan-paia27aua-to-de/5820108? live 7 October 2014 PR Ben Hannant North Queensland Cowboys 1 Year Morton Jim Cowboys sign Ben Hannant for 2015 http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/cowboys-sign-ben-hannant-for-2015-20141007-10rarx.html The Sydney Morning Herald 7 October 2014 9 October 2014 26 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20141009190959/http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/cowboys-sign-ben-hannant-for-2015-20141007-10rarx.html live 29 October 2014 PR Martin Kennedy Sydney Roosters 2 Years Martin Kennedy rejoins the Roosters http://www.nrl.com/martin-kennedy-rejoins-the-roosters/tabid/10874/newsid/82793/default.aspx nrl.com NRL 30 October 2014 31 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141031082404/http://www.nrl.com/martin-kennedy-rejoins-the-roosters/tabid/10874/newsid/82793/default.aspx dead 29 October 2014 PR David Hala Gold Coast Titans 2 Years Brady Jack Hala joins Titans on two-year deal http://www.nrl.com/hala-joins-titans-on-two-year-deal/tabid/10874/newsid/82866/default.aspx nrl.com NRL 3 November 2014 14 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141114130745/http://www.nrl.com/hala-joins-titans-on-two-year-deal/tabid/10874/newsid/82866/default.aspx live 30 October 2014 FE Josh Hoffman Gold Coast Titans 3 Years Garry Chris Josh Hoffman signs with Gold Coast Titans, freeing cash for Darius Boyd to join Broncos https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/teams/titans/josh-hoffman-signs-with-gold-coast-titans-freeing-cash-for-darius-boyd-to-join-broncos/news-story/7b6253f027aad39bef2cf86c1254a51a The Courier Mail 31 October 2014 11 November 2014 FB Ben Barba Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks 3 Years Chammas Michael Ben Barba signs with Cronulla Sharks for $800,000 a season for the next three years http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/cronulla-sharks/ben-barba-signs-with-cronulla-sharks-for-800000-a-season-for-the-next-three-years-20141111-11kln8.html The Sydney Morning Herald 11 November 2014 14 November 2014 25 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20141114080228/http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/cronulla-sharks/ben-barba-signs-with-cronulla-sharks-for-800000-a-season-for-the-next-three-years-20141111-11kln8.html live 28 November 2014 HB Cameron Cullen Mackay Cutters Mackay Cutters Gains & Losses http://www.qrl.com.au/news/2014/11/28/mackay_cutters_gains_losses.html www.qrl.com.au QRL Media 28 November 2014 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304070526/http://www.qrl.com.au/news/2014/11/28/mackay_cutters_gains_losses.html live 1 December 2014 WG Marmin Barba Ipswich Jets Ipswich Jets Gains & Losses http://www.qrl.com.au/news/2014/12/01/ipswich_jets_gains_losses.html www.qrl.com.au QRL Media 1 December 2014 4 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304100426/http://www.qrl.com.au/news/2014/12/01/ipswich_jets_gains_losses.html live 24 June 2015 PR Mitch Garbutt Leeds Rhinos Mid-season Balym Todd Mitch Garbutt released by Brisbane to join Leeds Rhinos effective immediately https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/teams/broncos/mitch-garbutt-released-by-brisbane-to-join-leeds-rhinos-effective-immediately/news-story/9d192b7895aa8bb381e5ec931275d416 The Courier-Mail 24 June 2015 24 June 2015 Re-signings Date Position Player Year/s Ref. 23 January 2015 PR Josh McGuire 2 Years Garry Chris Prop Josh McGuire signs new Brisbane Broncos deal https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/teams/broncos/nrl-season-2015-prop-josh-mcguire-signs-new-brisbane-broncos-deal/news-story/1333b11f154c580309bbdfe55aba0d3f The Courier Mail 23 January 2015 23 January 2015 15 April 2015 HK Andrew McCullough 2 Years Brisbane Broncos hooker Andrew McCullough has re-signed with the NRL club for two more years http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-15/broncos-re-sign-mccullough-for-two-more-years/6395504 ABC News 15 April 2015 15 April 2015 15 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150415081803/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-15/broncos-re-sign-mccullough-for-two-more-years/6395504 live 12 May 2015 FE Kodi Nikorima 1 Year EXCLUSIVE: Kodi Extends Contract http://www.broncos.com.au/news/2015/05/12/exclusive_kodi_exten.html www.broncos.com.au Brisbane Broncos 12 May 2015 18 May 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150518064256/http://www.broncos.com.au/news/2015/05/12/exclusive_kodi_exten.html live 1 June 2015 PR Joe Ofahengaue 2 Years Brisbane Broncos re-sign Joe Ofahengaue for two more NRL seasons http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-01/brisbane-broncos-re-sign-joe-ofahengaue-nrl/6511328 ABC News 1 June 2015 3 June 2015 14 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150603092516/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-01/brisbane-broncos-re-sign-joe-ofahengaue-nrl/6511328 live 19 August 2015 WG Jordan Kahu 2 Years 19 August 2015 Brisbane Broncos re-sign Jordan Kahu, Alex Glenn through 2017 NRL season https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-19/broncos-re-sign-jordan-kahu-and-alex-glenn-through-2017/6707952 ABC News (Australia) 19 August 2015 19 August 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150819030756/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-19/broncos-re-sign-jordan-kahu-and-alex-glenn-through-2017/6707952 live 19 August 2015 SR Alex Glenn 2 Years Contract lengths Player 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Ref. Ajuma Adams Brisbane Broncos Sunshine Coast Falcons Jai Arrow Brisbane Broncos Adam Blair Brisbane Broncos Lutton Phil Adam Blair leaves Wests Tigers for Brisbane Broncos http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/wests-tigers/adam-blair-leaves-wests-tigers-for-brisbane-broncos-20141118-11p0uz.html The Sydney Morning Herald 18 November 2014 21 January 2015 25 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150121065240/http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/wests-tigers/adam-blair-leaves-wests-tigers-for-brisbane-broncos-20141118-11p0uz.html live Joe Boyce Brisbane Broncos Darius Boyd Brisbane Broncos Darius Boyd signs with Brisbane Broncos on three-year deal http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/darius-boyd-signs-with-brisbane-broncos-on-threeyear-deal/story-fniabm4i-1227130930454 The Courier Mail 21 November 2014 Dale Copley Brisbane Broncos Sydney Roosters Garry Chris Brisbane Broncos speedster Dale Copley's baseball snub finally pays off http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/brisbane-broncos-speedster-dale-copleys-baseball-snub-finally-pays-off/story-fniabm4i-1227004786271 The Courier Mail 29 July 2014 6 August 2014 26 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20140806031059/http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/brisbane-broncos-speedster-dale-copleys-baseball-snub-finally-pays-off/story-fniabm4i-1227004786271 live Mitchell Dodds Brisbane Broncos Warrington Wolves Jordan Drew Brisbane Broncos Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Greg Eden Brisbane Broncos Garry Chris Fullback options rise for Broncos following signing of English ace Greg Eden http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/fullback-options-rise-for-broncos-following-signing-of-english-ace-greg-eden/story-fniabm4i-1227044257677 The Courier Mail 2 September 2014 12 September 2014 25 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20140912164349/http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/fullback-options-rise-for-broncos-following-signing-of-english-ace-greg-eden/story-fniabm4i-1227044257677 live James Gavet Brisbane Broncos New Zealand Warriors Badel Peter James Gavet is the enforcer Wayne Bennett hopes will bring some mongrel to the Broncos pack http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/james-gavet-is-the-enforcer-wayne-bennett-hopes-will-bring-some-mongrel-to-the-broncos-pack/story-fnp0lyn6-1227089253171 The Courier Mail 13 October 2014 Matt Gillett Brisbane Broncos Badel Peter Matt Gillett and Jack Reed sign long-term deals to stay at Broncos http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/matt-gillett-and-jack-reed-sign-long-term-deals-to-stay-at-broncos/story-e6frfgbo-1226617014062 The Courier Mail 10 April 2013 Alex Glenn Brisbane Broncos Morton Jim NRL Broncos re-sign five youngsters http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/nrl-broncos-resign-five-youngsters-20120118-1q5j2.html The Sydney Morning Herald 18 January 2012 Jon Green Brisbane Broncos Retired Brett Greinke Brisbane Broncos Justin Hodges Brisbane Broncos Retired Garry Chris Broncos co-captains Corey Parker and Justin Hodges sign new deals http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/broncos-cocaptains-corey-parker-and-justin-hodges-sign-new-deals/story-fniabm4i-1226892224223 The Courier Mail 22 April 2014 Whaley Pamela Justin Hodges retirement: The Brisbane Broncos captain will be remembered for these moments http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/justin-hodges-retirement-the-brisbane-broncos-captain-will-be-remembered-for-these-moments/story-e6frf3pc-1227477778636 Fox Sports 10 August 2015 Ben Hunt Brisbane Broncos Jackson Ed Brisbane Broncos re-sign halfback Ben Hunt http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/brisbane-broncos-resign-halfback-ben-hunt-20141001-10oi8f.html The Sydney Morning Herald 1 October 2014 24 September 2015 26 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924222209/http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/brisbane-broncos-resign-halfback-ben-hunt-20141001-10oi8f.html live Jordan Kahu Brisbane Broncos Badel Peter Brisbane Broncos flyer Jordan Kahu slept homeless in his Magna to score NRL dream http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/brisbane-broncos-flyer-jordan-kahu-goes-from-homeless-to-hero/story-fniabm4i-1226698025396 The Courier Mail 16 August 2013 23 February 2014 26 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20140223084736/http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/brisbane-broncos-flyer-jordan-kahu-goes-from-homeless-to-hero/story-fniabm4i-1226698025396 live Todd Lowrie Brisbane Broncos Newcastle Knights Lowrie returns to Newcastle http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2015/07/25/lowrie_returns_to_ne.html www.newcastleknights.com.au Newcastle Knights 25 July 2015 28 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150728033555/http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2015/07/25/lowrie_returns_to_ne.html live Lachlan Maranta Brisbane Broncos Lachlan Maranta and Jarrod Wallace sign two-year extensions with Broncos http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/lachlan-maranta-and-jarrod-wallace-sign-twoyear-extensions-with-broncos/story-fniabm4i-1226937132161 The Courier Mail 30 May 2014 Andrew McCullough Brisbane Broncos Josh McGuire Brisbane Broncos Anthony Milford Brisbane Broncos Badel Peter Broncos-bound Anthony Milford will become a superstar under Wayne Bennett http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/broncosbound-anthony-milford-will-become-a-superstar-under-wayne-bennett/story-fniabofi-1227011232944 The Courier Mail 2 August 2014 Francis Molo Brisbane Broncos Jayden Nikorima Brisbane Broncos Sydney Roosters Kodi Nikorima Brisbane Broncos Corey Oates Brisbane Broncos Corey Oates re-signs with Broncos http://www.nrl.com/corey-oates-re-signs-with-broncos/tabid/10874/newsid/82455/default.aspx NRL.com 9 October 2014 15 October 2014 26 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20141015175224/http://www.nrl.com/corey-oates-re-signs-with-broncos/tabid/10874/newsid/82455/default.aspx live Joe Ofahengaue Brisbane Broncos Tom Opacic Brisbane Broncos Matt Parcell Brisbane Broncos Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles Buchan Jay Medal winner off to Broncos http://www.qt.com.au/news/medal-winner-off-to-broncos/2416802/ The Queensland Times 13 October 2014 17 January 2015 25 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150117220543/http://www.qt.com.au/news/medal-winner-off-to-broncos/2416802/ live Corey Parker Brisbane Broncos Jack Reed Brisbane Broncos David Stagg Brisbane Broncos Retired Badel Peter Broncos coach Anthony Griffin to play teenager Kodi Nikorima in the halves during trial http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/broncos-coach-anthony-griffin-to-play-teenager-kodi-nikorima-in-the-halves-during-trial/story-fniabm4i-1226817077303 The Courier Mail 3 February 2014 Zach Strasser Brisbane Broncos Redcliffe Dolphins Mason Jamie-Leigh Redcliffe Dolphins' Zach Strasser possible replacement for Peter Wallace or Scott Prince at Brisbane Broncos http://www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/sport/redcliffe-dolphins8217-zach-strasser-possible-replacement-for-peter-wallace-or-scott-prince-at-brisbane-broncos/story-fni9r1wd-1226697824929 Redcliffe and Bayside Herald 15 August 2013 Ashley Taylor Brisbane Broncos Gold Coast Titans Sam Thaiday Brisbane Broncos Dick Barry Sam Thaiday to captain Broncos in 2012, re-signs until 2015 http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/sam-thaiday-to-captain-broncos-in-2012-re-signs-until-2015/story-e6frep5o-1226111554128 9 August 2011 The Courier Mail 21 September 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120921092607/http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/sam-thaiday-to-captain-broncos-in-2012-re-signs-until-2015/story-e6frep5o-1226111554128 live Daniel Vidot Brisbane Broncos Salford Red Devils Malone Paul Brisbane Broncos sign Daniel Vidot, Stewart Mills and Todd Lowrie http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/brisbane-broncos-sign-daniel-vidot-stewart-mills-and-todd-lowrie/story-fniabjcr-1226740214156 The Courier Mail 15 October 2013 Travis Waddell Brisbane Broncos Dillon Robert Knights Travis Waddell set to follow Wayne Bennett https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/2540810/unwanted-waddell-goes-with-bennett/ The Newcastle Herald 5 September 2014 Jarrod Wallace Brisbane Broncos Aaron Whitchurch Brisbane Broncos Coaching staff Name Role Ref. Wayne Bennett Head coach Stephen Kearney Assistant Coach Kevin Walters Assistant Coach Allan Langer Assistant Coach Alex Corvo Performance Specialist Jeremy Hicksman Performance Director Ladder Fixtures Pre-season Date Round Opponent Venue Score Tries Goals AttendanceSaturday, 7 FebruaryTrial 1North Queensland 16 North Queensland CowboysStadium Mackay6-18 Nikorima Milford (1/1) 8,000Saturday, 21 FebruaryTrial 2Wigan 16 Wigan WarriorsDW Stadium14-12 ET (12-12) McCullough, Maranta Parker (3/4) 20,842 Legend: #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFBBBB Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA NRL Auckland Nines 2015 NRL Auckland Nines The NRL Auckland Nines is a pre-season rugby league nines competition featuring all 16 NRL clubs. The 2015 competition was played over two days on 31 January and 1 February at Eden Park. The Broncos feature in the Piha pool and played the Bulldogs, Sharks and Roosters. Piha PoolTeamPld Games playedW WonD DrawnL LossPF Points for (total points scored)PA Points against (total points conceded)PD Points difference (points scored minus points conceded)Pts Competition pointsCronulla 16 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks33006822+466Sydney 16 Sydney Roosters32013030+04Brisbane 16 Brisbane Broncos31022137-162Canterbury 16 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs30031040-300 Date Time (Local) Round Opponent Venue Score Tries Goals Saturday, 31 January3:10pmRound 1Sydney 16 Sydney RoostersEden Park4-6 Nicholls Milford (0/1)Saturday, 31 January 7:30pmRound 2Cronulla 16 Cronulla-Sutherland SharksEden Park4-31 Whitchurch Milford (0/1)Sunday, 1 February2:05pmRound 3Canterbury 16 Canterbury-Bankstown BulldogsEden Park13-0 K. Nikorima J. Nikorima Milford (2/2) Legend: #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFBBBB Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA Regular season Date Round Opponent Venue Score Tries Goals AttendanceThursday, 5 MarchRound 1South Sydney 16 South Sydney RabbitohsSuncorp Stadium6 – 36GillettParker (1/2)36,057Friday, 13 MarchRound 2Cronulla 16 Cronulla-Sutherland SharksRemondis Stadium2 – 10Oates, MarantaParker (1/1), Hunt (0/1)8,369Friday, 20 MarchRound 3North Queensland 16 North Queensland CowboysSuncorp Stadium44 – 22Maranta (2), Hunt, McGuire, Parker, McCullough, Hodges, KahuParker (6/8)40,047Sunday, 29 MarchRound 4New Zealand Warriors 16 New Zealand WarriorsMt. Smart Stadium16 – 24Oates, Maranta, Wallace, McCulloughParker (4/5)14,670Friday, 3 AprilRound 5Gold Coast Titans 16 Gold Coast TitansCbus Super Stadium16 – 26Milford (2), Dodds (2)Parker (3/3), Hunt (2/2)15,432Friday, 10 AprilRound 6Sydney 16 Sydney RoostersSuncorp Stadium22 – 18Hunt (2), GlennParker (5/5)35,630Friday, 17 AprilRound 7St. George Illawarra 16 St. George Illawarra DragonsWIN Jubilee Oval12 – 10Vidot, ThaidayMilford (1/1)13,029Saturday, 25 AprilRound 8Parramatta 16 Parramatta EelsSuncorp Stadium28 – 16Milford (2), Reed, McGuireParker (6/7)34,398Friday, 8 MayRound 9Penrith 16 Penrith PanthersSuncorp Stadium8 – 5Kahu, Oates 24,566Friday, 15 MayRound 10North Queensland 16 North Queensland Cowboys1300SMILES Stadium31 – 20Maranta (2), KahuParker (4/4)24,531Monday, 25 MayRound 11Newcastle 16 Newcastle KnightsHunter Stadium18 – 31Reed (2), Milford, McCullough, OatesKahu (4/4), Hunt (1/2), Milford (FG) 12,673Saturday, 30 MayRound 12Canberra 16 Canberra RaidersGIO Stadium12 – 24Reed, Kahu, Maranta, OatesParker (4/5) 10,090Friday, 5 JuneRound 13Manly 16 Manly-Warringah Sea EaglesSuncorp Stadium44 – 10Vidot (2), Milford (2), Hodges, Hunt, Reed, KahuKahu (6/9)28,691Round 14ByeSunday, 21 JuneRound 15Melbourne 16 Melbourne StormAAMI Park12 – 14Maranta, Reed, OatesKahu (1/3)14,278Friday, 26 JuneRound 16Newcastle 16 Newcastle KnightsSuncorp Stadium44 – 22Maranta (2), Gillett (2), Oates, McCullough, Milford, BoydParker (5/7), Hunt (1/1)27,246Round 17ByeSaturday, 11 JulyRound 18Canterbury 16 Canterbury-Bankstown BulldogsANZ Stadium8 – 16Vidot, Thaiday, BlairParker (1/2), Kahu (1/1)16,253Sunday, 19 JulyRound 19Wests Tigers 16 Wests TigersSuncorp Stadium 42 – 16 Maranta (3), Glenn (2), Wallace, Reed, Oates Parker (4/8), Kahu (1/2) 37,260Friday, 24 JulyRound 20Gold Coast Titans 16 Gold Coast TitansSuncorp Stadium 34 – 0 Parker, Boyd, Hunt, Wallace, Nikorima, GlennParker (3/5), Kahu (2/2) 27,664Saturday, 1 AugustRound 21Manly 16 Manly-Warringah Sea EaglesCentral Coast Stadium 44 – 14 Hodges, Maranta, ReedKahu (1/2), Parker (0/1) 16,280Friday, 7 AugustRound 22Canterbury 16 Canterbury-Bankstown BulldogsSuncorp Stadium 16 – 18 Oates (2), ParkerParker (2/3) 34,082Friday, 14 AugustRound 23St. George Illawarra 16 St. George Illawarra DragonsSuncorp Stadium 32 – 6 Hunt (2), Kahu, Maranta, Milford, CopleyParker (3/4), Milford (1/1), Kahu (0/1) 33,480Saturday, 22 AugustRound 24Sydney 16 Sydney RoostersAllianz Stadium 12 – 10 Kahu, OatesKahu (1/1), Parker (0/1) Thursday, 27 AugustRound 25South Sydney 16 South Sydney RabbitohsAllianz Stadium 12 – 47 Hunt (3), Milford (2), Kahu, OatesParker (5/6), Kahu (2/2), Milford (FG) 12,036Thursday, 3 SeptemberRound 26Melbourne 16 Melbourne StormSuncorp Stadium 8 – 15 ReedParker (0/1), Parker (PG), Milford (PG) 44,015 Legend: #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFBBBB Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA #cfecec Bye 1px solid #AAAAAA Finals Date Round Opponent Venue Score Tries Goals AttendanceSaturday, 12 SeptemberQualifying FinalNorth Queensland 16 North Queensland CowboysSuncorp Stadium 16 – 12 Hunt, Milford Parker (4/4 (2 Penalty Goals)) 50,388Friday, 25 SeptemberPreliminary FinalEastern Suburbs 16 Sydney RoostersSuncorp Stadium31 – 12Boyd, Hunt, McCullough, Oates, Milford, ReedParker (2/4), Kahu (1/2), Milford (FG)51,826Sunday, 4 OctoberGrand FinalNorth Queensland 16 North Queensland CowboysANZ Stadium16 – 17Corey Oates, Jack Reed Parker (2/2) (1 Penalty Goal), Kahu (2/2) (1 Penalty Goal) 82,758 Legend: #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFBBBB Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA Statistics NameAppTGFGPtsAdam Blair231004Joe Boyce10000Darius Boyd1830012Dale Copley91004Mitchell Dodds192008Mitch Garbutt30000James Gavet10000Matt Gillett2630012Alex Glenn2540016Justin Hodges2030012Ben Hunt Ben Hunt (rugby league)26124056Jordan Kahu22922080Lachlan Maranta20150060Andrew McCullough2750020Josh McGuire132008Anthony Milford27133361Francis Molo50000Kodi Nikorima201004Corey Oates25140056Joe Ofahengaue140000Matt Parcell60000Corey Parker Corey Parker (rugby league)243660144Jack Reed Jack Reed (rugby league)24110044David Stagg20000Ashley Taylor Ashley Taylor (rugby league)10000Sam Thaiday232008Daniel Vidot840016Jarrod Wallace2530012Aaron Whitchurch20000 Totals 111 95 3 637 Source:Broncos NRL Player Statistics http://www.nrl.com/Stats/TelstraPremiership/PlayerStatistics/PlayerList/tabid/10833/clubid/1/Default.aspx 28 August 2015 5 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150905054405/http://www.nrl.com/Stats/TelstraPremiership/PlayerStatistics/PlayerList/tabid/10833/clubid/1/Default.aspx dead Representatives The following players have played a representative match in 2015. All Stars match City Vs Country ANZAC Test Pacific Test State Of Origin 1 State Of Origin 2 State of Origin 3 Kiwis Tour Darius Boyd - - - - Queensland Queensland Queensland - Matt Gillett - - - - Queensland Queensland Queensland - Justin Hodges Indigenous All Stars - - - Queensland Queensland Queensland - Josh McGuire - - - Samoa Queensland Queensland - - Corey Parker NRL All Stars - Australia - Queensland Queensland Queensland - Sam Thaiday - - Australia - Queensland Queensland Queensland - Daniel Vidot - - - Samoa - - - - Adam Blair - - - - - - - New Zealand Alex Glenn - - - - - - - New Zealand Jordan Kahu - - - - - - - New Zealand Kodi Nikorima - - - - - - - New Zealand Honours Club Paul Morgan Medal: Corey Parker Clubman of the Year: Justin Hodges Rookie of the Year: Kodi Nikorima Best Back: Ben Hunt Best Forward: Sam Thaiday Most Consistent: Andrew McCullough References 40em 27 27 53 S 153 0 34 E title 2015 Category:2015 NRL season by club Category:2015 in sport in Brisbane