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‘This is bulls***’: Former Bronco in disbelief as Titans lure Fifita away from Red Hill

A former Brisbane Broncos player was one of many who were shocked that the club did not retain boom forward David Fifita.

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July 26, 2020 - 7:08AM
David Fifita is joining the Titans in a massive blow for the Broncos. Pics Adam Head
David Fifita is joining the Titans in a massive blow for the Broncos. Pics Adam Head

After a dejecting 46-8 loss to the Storm on Friday night, there was little reprieve for the Broncos as their worst nightmare was confirmed on Saturday.

“A huge kick in the teeth,” is how Fox League expert Michael Ennis described it.

Titans Head of Performance Mal Meninga confirmed on Saturday afternoon that Brisbane young gun David Fifita would be leaving Red Hill to take up a new deal with the Titans next season.

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The 20-year has reportedly signed on for a record-breaking $3.5 million deal over three years.

The Broncos weren’t able to compete with the Gold Coast’s big money offer and their recent results wouldn’t have filled Fifita with much confidence in staying either.

Brisbane just can’t catch a break and Ennis said the news of Fifita’s departure was exactly what they didn’t need as they look to restore pride in the jersey.

Speaking on Fox League, Ennis labelled it an “enormous blow” for the Broncos.

“To get David Fifita is one of the biggest signings (in recent history).

“It’s enormous for the Titans, but it’s an enormous blow for the Brisbane Broncos.

“I can’t remember a player of that significance leaving the Brisbane Broncos. And to go to their little brother is a huge kick in the teeth for where they are right now.

“This guy’s a superstar.”

Fifita is heading to the Titans.
Fifita is heading to the Titans.

Laurie Daley said earlier in the month that the Broncos simply couldn’t afford to lose Fifita.

“If they lose David Fifita they’ve severely stuffed it up. They’ve severely stuffed it up because he is their best. He is their most promising, best young forward out of all of them,” Daley said on the Big Sports Breakfast at the time.

“How can you lose him? You can’t lose him. You can lose some of the others but you can’t lose him.

“That’s a monumental stuff-up if they lose him.”

The feeling was shared among most of the rugby league community, who took to social media to question how Fifita’s departure tied into the club’s collapse this season.

Even former Bronco Jharal Yow Yeh did not hold back when the news broke.

Some defended the decision, claiming that the Broncos made the right choice not raising their money for the youngster.

Originally published as ‘This is bulls***’: Former Bronco in disbelief as Titans lure Fifita away from Red Hill

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