2018 Predicted Lineup: Brisbane Broncos

With the 2018 season drawing nearer, we will begin to look at how each team is shaping up for the season ahead.

Today, we dissect competition heavyweights; The Brisbane Broncos – and what their best 17 looks like.

Broncos 2025 Player Movements

2025 Gains

Ben Hunt (St George Illawarra Dragons, 2026)

2025 Losses

Ethan O'Neill (Leigh Leopards), Corey Oates (retired), Jordan Pereira (retired), Tristan Sailor (St Helens Saints)

Re-Signed

Coby Black (2026), Ezra Mam (2029), Brendan Piakura (2027), Adam Reynolds (2025), Jordan Riki (2027), Josh Rogers (2026), Tyson Smoothy (2025), Martin Taupau (2025), Reece Walsh (2029), Billy Walters (2026)

Off Contract 2025

Fletcher Baker, Selwyn Cobbo, Jack Gosiewski, Kobe Hetherington, Jaiyden Hunt, Corey Jensen, Israel Leota, Blake Mozer, Cory Paix, Adam Reynolds, Tyson Smoothy, Kotoni Staggs, Martin Taupau

Rumours

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2018 Predicted Lineup

1. Anthony Milford
2. Corey Oates
3. Jack Bird
4. James Roberts
5. Jordan Kahu
6. Darius Boyd ©
7. Sam Scarlett
8. Joe Ofahengaue
9. Andrew McCullough
10. Sam Thaiday
11. Alex Glenn
12. Matt Gillett
13. Josh McGuire
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14. Kodi Nikorima
15. Jaydn Su’A
16. Korbin Sims
17. Tevita Pangai Junior

Reserves: Andre Savelio, Sam Tagatese, Marion Seve, Jonus Pearson.

Coach: Wayne Bennett

The Big Question: Should he remain at five-eighth; will Anthony Milford be able to make the same impact on the game without a dominant halves partner?

Predicted Finish: 8th

Author's Note: An interesting one that’s for sure. Would a positional switch between Darius Boyd and Anthony Milford provide the spark that Brisbane is lacking, or will it further the side’s chances of a slide down the ladder?

Also, Matthew Lodge has been intentionally left out of the team. You know why.

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