Following each round of the NRL Premiership and Intrust Super Cup, each contracted Broncos player’s season-to-date  performance is analysed and ranked against their internal competition.

This analysis process initially categorises players into one of three positional categories:

• forwards
• centres and wingers
• halves, hooker and fullback.

Once categorised, each players’ output i defined key performance indicators (KPIs) for their respective positional category is then considered, using data sourced from the NRL and QRL.

Different weightings are then assigned to the KPI data considered for each positional group based on the assumption that the cornerstones of the Broncos’ tactical basis is as follows:

• To minimise missed tackles (=<2  missed tackles per player per game) in all positional categories.
• To generate 100+ run metres and multiple offloads per game from each player in the forward positional group (to create second phase play for the halves, hooker or fullback to individually break the opposition’s defensive line or create line break opportunities for the centre and wing positional group).
• To generate 100+ run metres and multiple line breaks per game from each player within the centre positional group.
• To have at least 2 long kicking options and 2 short kicking options amongst the halves, hooker and fullback positional group.

The findings provide an invaluable insight as to:

• how each player ranks against their internal competition within their positional category; and
• which 17 players make up the Broncos’ most productive team.

Internal player rankings

Following Round 4 of the NRL and Intrust Super Cup, the player rankings are as follows:

Forwards

Centres and wingers

Halves, hooker and fullback

Round 5 lineup

Based on the above analytical comparison, the 17 players which comprise the Broncos’ most productive team for their Round 5 clash versus Newcastle would appear to be as follows:

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