Seibold's Broncos bench strategy a boost for Staggs

Anthony Seibold has unveiled his selection philosophy on the make-up of the Broncos' four-man bench where he is set to include one player who can cover the outside back positions due to the HIA protocol. That means Emerging Blues squad member Kotoni Staggs, who impressed in his rookie season for the Broncos last year, will be one of the favourites to claim the role, that is if he does not force his way in the starting side. Staggs is a centre who can cover most positions in the backs, as he proved for Brisbane's under 20s several seasons back, and was even used last year by the Redcliffe Dolphins in the back row. "Last year we did some stats when I was at the Rabbitohs and there were 15 out of 24 games where we had to make a change to an outside back," Seibold told

Seibold reveals how he will use Pangai jnr

Anthony Seibold will resist the temptation to use Broncos powerhouse Tevita Pangai jnr as an edge back-rower this year, instead continuing to deploy him as a middle forward. "I coached the Junior Kangaroos side where I played Tevita on the edge but I have got four edge back-rowers there," Seibold told NRL.com
"Tevita is a middle [forward] in my eyes. It is about getting our best 17 out on the park and for me, Tevita is a middle player. "Tevita, along with Joe Ofahengaue and Matt Lodge, are probably at the front of the queue at the moment, but underpinning that we have got Payne Haas, Pat Carrigan and Tommy Flegler coming through and some great experience in Shaun Fensom and Sam Tagataese there

Seibold training initiative kicking the Broncos into gear

It won’t be difficult to spot the hard workers at Brisbane this NRL season as new coach Anthony Seibold continues to shake things up at Red Hill. The Broncos’ coach has made his mark since arriving late last year, with the sound of high-octane dance tunes during the squad’s fitness sessions a stark contrast to life under Wayne Bennett. Another initiative has struck a chord, though, with those who notch the highest work rate on the training paddock donning the Broncos’ playing kit at the next session. Young pair Sean O’Sullivan and Cory Paix are yet to play NRL for Brisbane but know what it’s
like to wear the kit after strutting their stuff in it on Monday. Impressive young forward Payne Haas had the honours last week and it wasn’t going unnoticed by more senior squad members. “I haven’t worn the jersey yet but, hopefully before the pre-season ends, you see me in it,” Kodi Nikorima said. “Seibs has brought that in and it is rewarding those players who have trained really hard. To be one out of 30 or 40 players is a good achievement.” Wanting to know just where he stood this year, Nikorima thought it best to seek Seibold out before he returned late last year from holidays. But less than two weeks into his pre-season, the halfback is on board with the former South Sydney mentor’s methods.

Seibold’s familiar coaching style exciting Broncos key man

A heart to heart with new Brisbane coach Anthony Seibold was enough to convince Kodi Nikorima he can flourish at the Broncos this year. The pint-sized playmaker revealed on Monday that he sought out Wayne Bennett’s replacement once returning from New Zealand Test duties, following reports the club was looking to offload him.
That chat went well and a week into preseason training, Nikorima is already enjoying the Seibold influence at Red Hill and what it may mean to his game in 2019. Seibold worked closely with halves Adam Reynolds and Cody Walker at South Sydney and early indications are that Nikorima and Anthony Milford will earn the same treatment.

NRL 2019 - Kodi Nikorima and Anthony Seibold at Broncos training

A heart to heart with new Brisbane coach Anthony Seibold was enough to convince Kodi Nikorima he can flourish at the Broncos this year. The pint-sized playmaker revealed on Monday that he sought out Wayne Bennett’s replacement once returning from New Zealand Test duties, following reports the club was looking to offload him.That chat went well and a week into preseason training, Nikorima is already enjoying the Seibold influence at Red Hill and what it may mean to his game in 2019.“I came in last year just to meet Seibs in person,
with all that stuff that come out I felt the need to,” he said.“And likewise he got in contact with me too... it was good to get that out of the way and knowing where I stood in the team.“He was all positive and said to enjoy my break and to be ready to go come January.”Seibold worked closely with halves Adam Reynolds and Cody Walker at South Sydney and early indications are that Nikorima and Anthony Milford will earn the same treatment.“I really like Seibs. I like what he brings. It is obviously different to Wayne but he seems as though he spends a lot of time with the halves and that can only benefit my game going forward,” he said.

Seibold hopes to win over Broncos greats

New Brisbane coach Anthony Seibold won't seek to smoke the peace pipe with Broncos greats who protested his appointment, saying he hoped to win them over with results.Chris Johns and Glenn Lazarus led a chorus of disapproval from former Brisbane players over ex-South Sydney mentor Seibold replacing Wayne Bennett, saying the job should have gone to Broncos favourite son Kevin Walters.Johns even questioned Seibold's coaching credentials, saying the Rabbitohs "choked" in 2018 despite losing the NRL preliminary final to the eventual premiers Sydney Roosters.Seibold admitted he was not aware of the criticism but hoped to make Broncos greats proud with his 2019 results."I can't control the other
commentary outside this group," said Seibold, who has signed a five-year Broncos deal."What I do know is that there is a great legacy left behind by the old boys at the Broncos."What excited me is that there is an opportunity by this group to create their own history."I haven't really listened to the commentary. Of course I want the old boys to be proud of this club and our performance but my priority is the staff and players, they are the ones who control the result."Seibold finally took over the Broncos reins on Monday after a month-long coach swap saga ended when South Sydney-bound Bennett was sensationally sacked via phone message on the weekend.Seibold - a former Brisbane reserve grade player - said he would follow the example set by greats such as Johns and Lazarus in his maiden Broncos campaign in 2019.