Broncos Strip Goes Ultra High Tech
First it was skin tight jersey's which were introduced by Brian Smith. Making his players harder to grasp in tackles. This recent advancement was soon adopted by the majority of NRL clubs.
Next it was jersey material compound; older thicker fabrics were replaced by thinner yet tougher materials allowing players skin comfort levels to improve.
Now the Broncos have gone to the next level; introducing a whole new makeover from armpit fabrics to provide additional grip, to chamois on their shorts to dry sweaty palms.
After a long period of consultation with club apparel sponsor Nike, the 2006 premiers will this year wear a jersey that includes innovations never seen before in the NRL.
Topping the list is a chamois panel on the back of the shorts that players will use to dry their hands during a match.
Also aiding handling is a 'gripper print' covering the pectoral and upper arm area where a player generally carries the ball.
In addition, this jersey is 20 per cent lighter than the 2006 Broncos jersey.
Nike Dri-fit panels down the jersey and shorts allow the clothing to mould to the form of the body, while a tight neckline reduces the risk of players being tackled around the collar.
Lockyer said the jersey was one of the most streamlined he had ever worn.
"It is very form fitting, which will make it harder for tacklers to grab us by the jersey,'' he said.
"The chamois panel will also be very useful during a match, especially for players like myself, who handle the ball constantly and need to keep their hands as dry as possible.
Topping the list is a chamois panel on the back of the shorts that players will use to dry their hands during a match.
Also aiding handling is a 'gripper print' covering the pectoral and upper arm area where a player generally carries the ball.
In addition, this jersey is 20 per cent lighter than the 2006 Broncos jersey.
Nike Dri-fit panels down the jersey and shorts allow the clothing to mould to the form of the body, while a tight neckline reduces the risk of players being tackled around the collar.
Lockyer said the jersey was one of the most streamlined he had ever worn.
"It is very form fitting, which will make it harder for tacklers to grab us by the jersey,'' he said.
"The chamois panel will also be very useful during a match, especially for players like myself, who handle the ball constantly and need to keep their hands as dry as possible.
"Broncos chief executive Bruno Cullen said he was excited about the new look the club had, with the 2007 jersey taking on a new appearance with the addition of sponsors Toyota and WOW Sight and Sound.Toyota's logo will appear on the back of the jersey, while WOW Sight and Sound have come on board with the premiers as sleeve sponsor for 2007."I think the new strip looks smart, is innovative and should help the players perform at their best," said Cullen.
The Broncos will use the new jersey for the first time when they play the trial match in Wales on Thursday, with Australian viewers to get their first look when the World Club Challenge match against St Helens is broadcast by Channel Nine on the morning of February 24.
"The chamois panel will also be very useful during a match, especially for players like myself, who handle the ball constantly and need to keep their hands as dry as possible."
Broncos chief executive Bruno Cullen said he was excited about the new look the club had, with the 2007 jersey taking on a new appearance with the addition of sponsors Toyota and WOW Sight and Sound.
Toyota 's logo will appear on the back of the jersey, while WOW Sight and Sound have come on board with the premiers as sleeve sponsor for 2007.
"I think the new strip looks smart, is innovative and should help the players perform at their best," said Cullen.
The Broncos will use the new jersey for the first time when they play the trial match in Wales on Thursday, with Australian viewers to get their first look when the World Club Challenge match against St Helens is broadcast by Channel Nine on the morning of February 24.
"The chamois panel will also be very useful during a match, especially for players like myself, who handle the ball constantly and need to keep their hands as dry as possible."
Broncos chief executive Bruno Cullen said he was excited about the new look the club had, with the 2007 jersey taking on a new appearance with the addition of sponsors Toyota and WOW Sight and Sound.
Toyota 's logo will appear on the back of the jersey, while WOW Sight and Sound have come on board with the premiers as sleeve sponsor for 2007.
"I think the new strip looks smart, is innovative and should help the players perform at their best," said Cullen.
The Broncos will use the new jersey for the first time when they play the trial match in Wales on Thursday, with Australian viewers to get their first look when the World Club Challenge match against St Helens is broadcast by Channel Nine on the morning of February 24.
