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.
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Michael Maguire’s hard-edge style has paid instant dividends for the Broncos, who sounded an ominous title warning with a thumping season-opening win over the Roosters.
Parramatta’s 2025 campaign could get off to the worst possible start without Mitch Moses. See every club’s predicted ladder position through the first six rounds.
The Dolphins have suffered a massive blow ahead of their season-opener against the Rabbitohs, with several star players withdrawing from the game as Cyclone Alfred threatens their homes.
Ben Hunt will make his first Broncos NRL appearance in 2723 against a Roosters side he could’ve easily been playing for. The veteran playmaker revelas why he turned his back on Sydney to make his Red Hill return.
Michael Maguire’s hard nosed approach at Red Hill has aroused the critics, but one player who knows the coach better than most thinks it’s what the Broncos need to transform into a premiership powerhouse.
The NRL thought it had come up with the best solution to combat Cyclone Alfred, but the league’s “callous” approach is now getting torn to shreds.
The Michael Maguire era has officially begun at the Broncos, with the Brisbane coach naming an unheralded trio to take on the Roosters in Round 1. SEE THE FULL TEAM.
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