Joe Keyes has been released from the remainder of his contract. At his request.

Wonder if we have a replacement lined up??

Perhaps, like Tony Gigot, being asked to play for Skolars was a step too far for him

Shame if so, but hes not the only who has been on DR this season.

Too many better players in the pecking order in front of him I am afraid. I wonder if Toby will go the same way.

I'd love to know the current contract status of the squad.

Where has he gone?

Shame always thought he had bags of potential. He doesn't seem to feature on Hendo's radar so I don't suppose it's too much of a surprise - but it's always a pity when one of our own leave. Wish him all the best for the future.

problem is its another body missing from an already small squad

In his last match before injury he was substituted early and I overhead David Hughes say he couldn't tackle.

It's a shame, but we haven't missed him and, bluntly, he blew hot and cold.

Talk on Bradfords board of him going there

Well he'll know a few of the lads there I suppose

If true then they are fast becoming a 'Broncos rejects' club!

If Bradford are looking to sign Joe Keyes, good for him.
It does say a lot about Bradford, the once mighty club. Signing players like Richie Mathers, Oscar Thomas, Omari Caro and Rhys Lovegrove shows they are now fishing in a smaller pond than they once were.

If the Bulls don't make the middle 8's it will be interesting to see which direction they go in as a club.

I must admit having spoken with Hendo he knows what he is looking for with regards to a culture within the club. It would seem this lad didn't fit that expectation

What a joke! What's the point of having broncos, just a bunch of northern and Aussie players who chase david Hughes money! As soon as he goes the club will go! Plus what if broncos get promoted! You have to have 8 homegrown players, don't you?

Guff coast fella good point well made whats the point of the broncos couldnt agree more
But then again you wouod have to ask the question whats the point of salford or hudds or saints or leeds just a bunch of northern blokes oropped up by a few aussies all relying on one bloke pumping money in
Infact whats the point of any sport best get rud if the lot eh?
Hone grown olayers is an interesting thought not sure cas would be able to field 8 cas born players how would hull and kr work? Wouid they have to prove which side of the river they came from

Have seen how hendo deals with the players, its interesting that we have had a couple of guys commit to the club, and a couple go who obviously dont want to be part of what is now looking like a club not just abteam that plays in london, maybe think after his injury keyes realised he would have to work to get his spot back and maybe ut was just easier to go elsewhere

Those players have come through there systems. Look at the most successful teams in the last 10 years. Those teams bring through there own players. Wigan Leeds and saints. Giants, wire and hull as well. Salford I agree with you they are terrible. The point I am making is why have london basically got no london players in the team. maybe why joe Keyes has left is the fact he looks around and it's all northern players and Aussies. Broncos played Bradford this year they had more london players than broncos. That is pretty bad. Lastly if you bring through your own players it is cheaper than getting players in. Along with being a well run business that gets crowds over 500 you are less in need of a money man pumping money in.

Guffcoast

You seen the amount of London players developed players that are currently plying there trade in super league. Did Bradford have more London born players than London? So how many Bradford born players did they have
Not actually sure what point you are making

None = Magrin, Macani, Davis, Syd, Walker, Everett, plus the 2 on loan @ Skolars Gray and Pointer

Gone to Bradford on a 3 year deal... www.loverugbyleague.com/news_225 ... keyes.html

Gone to Bradford on a 3 year deal... www.loverugbyleague.com/news_225 ... keyes.html

Good luck to him.

There seems to have been a serious issue with the conduct of some senior pro's in the run up to the 'David Hughes wobble' which seems to have led some of our then youngsters astray and damaged several careers. Hopefully Joe wasn't one of them, if as alluded to by a prior poster he was, hopefully the penny has dropped in time as he's got a cracking opportunity here.

When blame for the implosion at London Broncos is discussed, I always think certain senior players at the time escape very lightly.

The point I am making is maybe we should be keeping these players rather than getting rid of them. They all seem to thrive when they leave and go to other clubs. The question is why? Plus I mentioned the most successful clubs in the last 10 years bring through there players from academy football. Bradford Bulls aren't what you would say from the last 6 or 7 years been successful. There best academy players have been snapped up making other clubs stronger!

Will be interesting to see how many London players will be in the 1st team next year. I hope a fair few.

I am sure Joe did not fit into Hendos plans. As such it was better for all concerned that he left. A 3 year deal at Bradford, not too bad. Works out well for one and all.
How he performs will be interesting. Sometimes you can be at a place too long. It is all up to him now. Best of luck Joe.