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Brisbane agrees to release Lagi Setu providing it can secure Shane Tronc from UK club
BRONCOS backrower Lagi Setu got his first start of the year for Brisbane against the Warriors at Suncorp Stadium yesterday.
But incredibly, in five days he could be standing opposite those same teammates after news he is set to join the Roosters.
It is understood Brisbane has tentatively agreed to release Setu on the proviso it can secure the services of former North Queensland prop Shane Tronc, who has requested a release from English Super League club Wakefield.
Setu joined Brisbane from the Dragons last year and after a slow start appeared to blossom late in the season, starring in the Broncos' late-season charge into the finals.
A powerful defender, Setu was a surprise omission from the Brisbane squad in the opening two rounds as coach Ivan Henjak preferred youngsters Matt Gillett, Mitchell Dodds and Josh McGuire.
A knee injury to lock Corey Parker opened the door for Setu to take his place against the Warriors, but it would appear his 22nd game for the Broncos will be his last. The Roosters have signed him to the end of 2012.
Roosters coach Brian Smith is said to be an unabashed fan of Setu and should the deal be completed, he is almost certain to go straight into the starting 17.
Tronc, 28, at 192cm and 113kg and also with 125 NRL games with the Cowboys to his name, will bring some much-needed size and experience to the Broncos pack.
The issues in the middle of the park for Brisbane were brought into sharp focus yesterday when the big Warriors pack steamrolled it in the second half of its crushing 48-16 loss.
After six seasons in Townsville, including an appearance in the 2005 NRL grand final, Tronc joined Wakefield this year and is just seven games in to a two-year deal.
However, the chance to return to Brisbane -- where he grew up and where his family still lives -- and play in the NRL was too strong a lure.
As revealed in The Australian, however, Test prop Ben Hannant is not an option because the disgruntled Bulldogs' asking price was understood to be well outside the club's range.
BRONCOS backrower Lagi Setu got his first start of the year for Brisbane against the Warriors at Suncorp Stadium yesterday.
But incredibly, in five days he could be standing opposite those same teammates after news he is set to join the Roosters.
It is understood Brisbane has tentatively agreed to release Setu on the proviso it can secure the services of former North Queensland prop Shane Tronc, who has requested a release from English Super League club Wakefield.
Setu joined Brisbane from the Dragons last year and after a slow start appeared to blossom late in the season, starring in the Broncos' late-season charge into the finals.
A powerful defender, Setu was a surprise omission from the Brisbane squad in the opening two rounds as coach Ivan Henjak preferred youngsters Matt Gillett, Mitchell Dodds and Josh McGuire.
A knee injury to lock Corey Parker opened the door for Setu to take his place against the Warriors, but it would appear his 22nd game for the Broncos will be his last. The Roosters have signed him to the end of 2012.
Roosters coach Brian Smith is said to be an unabashed fan of Setu and should the deal be completed, he is almost certain to go straight into the starting 17.
Tronc, 28, at 192cm and 113kg and also with 125 NRL games with the Cowboys to his name, will bring some much-needed size and experience to the Broncos pack.
The issues in the middle of the park for Brisbane were brought into sharp focus yesterday when the big Warriors pack steamrolled it in the second half of its crushing 48-16 loss.
After six seasons in Townsville, including an appearance in the 2005 NRL grand final, Tronc joined Wakefield this year and is just seven games in to a two-year deal.
However, the chance to return to Brisbane -- where he grew up and where his family still lives -- and play in the NRL was too strong a lure.
As revealed in The Australian, however, Test prop Ben Hannant is not an option because the disgruntled Bulldogs' asking price was understood to be well outside the club's range.
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