Broncos recruit Fletcher Baker has opened up on his choice to depart the Roosters forward of a Las Vegas showdown in opposition to hs former membership.
The 23-year-old is Brisbane’s solely recruit forward of the 2024 season, making the transfer after enjoying 46 video games for the Tricolours.
Baker has huge footwear to fill within the center forwards, with each Tom Flegler and Keenan Palasia departing for the Dolphins and Titans respectively.
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He additionally signed previous to the Broncos’ gorgeous cost and watched on as Kevin Walters males got here desperately near lifting the premiership trophy.
“I played the cards right, didn’t I?” Baker joked to reporters.
“The Roosters at the start of this year were in a rough spot and ‘Robbo’ (Roosters coach Trent Robinson) turned that ship around massively. These boys did the same thing.
“Then Broncos against Melbourne in the finals was good footy. Their completions and the way they can play ad lib football is impressive.
“I went from one good club to a better club I reckon.
“I take that back, I’m not going to say the Broncos are better than the Roosters. They’re both great teams.”
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The Broncos season kicks off in opposition to Baker’s previous membership within the United States as part of a two-game showcase at Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium.
It stays to be seen whether or not Baker will power choice within the beginning facet, with a positional swap for Pat Carrigan on the playing cards.
That transfer will see the Dally M Lock of the Year swap to prop, with Kobe Hetherington carrying the No.13 and Baker doubtlessly on the bench.
However, the membership’s latest recruit defined he’s glad to play in any place and mentioned “wherever I fit I’ll fit”.
“The team they were last year and this year as well, their football complements me as well. I like to play support, ball-play and get quick play-the-balls,” Baker mentioned.
“If you can do that off Payne Haas, Patty Carrigan and the pretty boys at the back … it’s great footy.”
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