Reece Walsh cut a forlorn figure in the Suncorp Stadium dressing shed as Brisbane belted out their victory song – but three of the club’s most senior figures have hit back at the superstar’s critics.
Payne Haas terrorised the Cowboys in a performance which could put an extra dent in the Broncos salary cap should the sought-after prop choose to head to free agency.
The NRL has made a call on Reece Walsh’s ugly shoulder charge in the Broncos’ win as the superstar fullback’s form slump continued.
Payne Haas took his game to a new level on Friday night, leading experts to make some huge calls about his standing in the sport.
The Raiders executed the perfect ambush in the nation’s capital, with their band of underdogs blowing Brisbane’s big-name stars away. We rate every player from canberra’s shock win over Brisbane.
Payne Haas has already issued a savage statement of intent to the rest of the NRL, and now Michael Maguire has revealed how he will use the Broncos’ prop differently in 2025.
When the Broncos need some impact off the bench they call on the hulking frame of Xavier Willison, and such is the power of the towering enforcer that he’s drawing comparisons with the most feared forward in the game.
Star-struck Broncos players had a surprise VIP guest on their charter flight back to Queensland last week with the club helping out a stranded Australian cricket legend.
While his playmaking is his most conspicuous asset, Ben Hunt also brings an underrated trait to Brisbane – one that mirrors club legend Allan Langer. It could end up being his greatest gift to the Broncos, writes ROBERT “CRASH” CRADDOCK.
Michael Maguire’s perseverance was inherited from his “workaholic” cattle farmer father, the Broncos coach reveals how his upbringing influenced the man he is today.
NRL coaches have been warned about commenting on referees during post-match media conferences, on radio and television interviews, and in club or personal social media posts. READ THE LETTER
Broncos star Payne Haas looks set to command big money from cashed-up rivals if he hits the NRL’s open market on November 1, something Brisbane coach Michael Maguire is determined to stop.
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