Broncos blasted for ‘overpaying’ young talent
After a horror NRL season, the Broncos have been called out for overpaying young talent and failing to sign the right players.
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Victims of their own hype: How bigshot Broncos fell so flat, so fast
Brisbane’s horde of budding rock stars touched the stratosphere in 2023, but just 12 months later they were sent crashing back to earth with a dismal NRL showing. We look inside the club’s fall from grand finalists to 2024 finals exiles.
‘Fix it’: Broncos coach makes $4m claim
Broncos coach Kevin Walters has made a telling claim ahead of his club’s off-season post-mortem following a year of misery.
Fans all make same joke in Broncos massacre
NRL fans have shown their ruthless side once again, mocking the Broncos mercilessly as the 2023 runners up’s season came to a horrific end.
‘We were flogs’: Watch Matty Johns’ warning for wayward stars
The Broncos have discovered that adulation, money and youth is a dangerous cocktail, but can they learn from being beaten by their greatest opponent, themselves? As MATTY JOHNS knows too well.
Jekyll and Hyde Broncos: Shocking statistics expose 2024 demise
The Broncos not only dropped the ball on the field, they lost control of a dream NRL draw in 2024. These are the damning numbers that highlight Brisbane’s fall from statistical heavyweights in 2023.
Broncos’ youth brigade: Battle for Reynolds’ jersey key to revival
He holds the keys to the stalled Ferrari for now, but the elephant in the room for Brisbane next season is halfback Adam Reynolds. We look at the Next Gen stars who can revive the Broncos.
Roster autopsy: Flegler bombshell sparks Broncos’ $7m contract review
On the back of the negotiating flashpoint that led to the departure of Tom Flegler, Brisbane must now confront some critical roster decisions. PETER BADEL and TRAVIS MEYN put the Broncos’ roster and salary cap under the microscope.
Defiant Walters promises Broncos premiership, reveals Haas blow
With one word, Kevin Walters declared he is the man to end Brisbane’s premiership drought as the club begins to pick up the pieces from a disastrous season.
‘Kev is the coach’: Broncos boss says Walters won’t be sacked
Dave Donaghy has set the record straight on Kevin Walters’ future amid fears the Broncos boss could be axed after Brisbane’s horror season.
‘Write off’: Coach dilemma rocks Broncos
The Brisbane Broncos bosses have been deafeningly silent as coach Kevin Walters’ future lands under the blowtorch.
Rivals circle Broncos cult hero as roster shake up begins
A Broncos star has been given permission to negotiate with rivals clubs as the club comes under pressure to shake up their roster after a disastrous premiership campaign.
NRL retirement? Fan favourite set to play final game for Broncos
One of the Broncos’ greatest tryscorers is set to play his final NRL game after the club indicated they would not be offering him a contract extension.
Ugly Reynolds-Tallis feud takes a turn
After being accused of not supporting his coach amid a failed NRL season, Broncos captain Adam Reynolds has hit back.
‘I will back Kev whenever’: Reynolds hits back at Tallis attack
Adam Reynolds has hit back at Gorden Tallis following a savage attack, with the Broncos skipper rubbishing accusations that he’s abandoned coach Kevin Walters amid his side’s season capitulation.
Broncos skipper responds to lashing from legend
After being accused of not supporting his coach amid a failed season, Brisbane Broncos captain Adam Reynolds has hit back.
The strange moment that sums up the Broncos’ season
A try should’ve been a celebrated moment in their game against the Dolphins but Brisbane’s lack of intent – which they have demonstrated many times through the year – summed up their lacklustre season.
Post-mortem: Broncos must face uncomfortable truth about club’s future
The disappointment over the Broncos’ 2024 season is still palpable for fans – but as they start to look to the future, the question is – where does improvement come from next season?
Walters’ broken promise ends Broncos’ season from hell
Less than 12 months after coming within a whisker of lifting the NRL premiership trophy, the Broncos and Kevin Walters will begin a brutal examination after missing the finals for the third time in for seasons.
‘The confidence went’: Kevvie can’t explain record loss
Wayne Bennett and the Dolphins have left the Broncos needing a miracle to play finals football and Brisbane coach Kevin Walters struggling to explain the cause of the record defeat.
Broncos coach forced to eat his words
Kevin Walters’ words have come back to bite him after the Broncos’ season was all but ended in a Suncorp Stadium smackdown.
NRL star quits radio gig after dad slammed
Broncos hooker Billy Walters has quit his guest radio role with Triple M after a leading host took a savage swipe at his father and coach Kevin.
Wayne’s World: Bennett rolls dice to end Broncos’ season
Wayne Bennett will take one of the biggest gambles of his 50-year coaching career in his final Queensland derby as he looks to end the season of former club the Broncos.
Listen: Billy Walters quits Triple M after explosive family feud
This is the explosive Triple M segment that ignited a feud with the Walters family and saw Broncos hooker Billy walk away from his gig with the station. Listen to the cutting criticism.
Double Dolphins insult driving Carrigan to end rival’s season
When the Dolphins were constructing their full-time roster for their inaugural season, only Wayne Bennett was keen on signing the soon to be off-contract Broncos gun. Then came the offer.
Broncos crisis: The excuse that is jeopardising Brisbane’s season
The Broncos always expect their supreme talent level to bail them out, but it’s this “she’ll be right” attitude that is plaguing their season. ROBERT CRADDOCK wants the club to ban an excuse that is stalling Brisbane’s fightback.
‘Not good enough’: NRL coach storms out
Broncos coach Kevin Walters has had enough as the Broncos’ premiership hopes now hang on doing something no one has done before.
Carrigan reveals how fatherhood was the making of Walsh
Patrick Carrigan, like a big brother to Reece Walsh, reveals how fatherhood steadied the Broncos and Maroons fullback after navigating some troubled teenage years on his turbulent road to NRL stardom.
New Broncos coach emerges before our eyes
The Broncos are suddenly at risk of missing finals, and two club legends say an elephant in the room is no “excuse” for their poor form.
Eels lure cross-code star to bolster NRLW squad
Fresh from a pre-Olympics rugby camp in France, rising New Zealand Black Ferns star Rosie Kelly has signed a one-year deal with the Parramatta Eels. SEE FINALISED NRLW SQUADS AND CONTRACT LENGTHS FOR 2024
Broncos’ finals hopes fade following loss to Panthers
The Broncos’ mid-season rut has gone from bad to worse as they continue to lose touch with the top eight after five straight losses, with the Panthers claiming victory in the grand final rematch.
Brutal Reece Walsh truth amid Broncos crisis
An injury disaster has left the Broncos’ season hanging by a thread as the 2023 grand finalists’ latest predicament was further exposed.
‘Young dumb’: Damning Walsh accusation
The Broncos have been called out over a “crippling addiction” that appears to be at the heart of the club’s struggles.
Injured Reynolds slams reports his season is over
Injured Brisbane Broncos captain Adam Reynolds has addressed speculation he will miss the rest of the season with a biceps rupture.
Walters: Refreshed Cobbo ready for Origin recall
Broncos coach Kevin Walters has pointed to the refreshed form of speedster Selwyn Cobbo as proof players benefit from being rested during the Origin period.
Brutal truth exposed in 72-point turnaround
The New Zealand Warriors have delivered one of the all-time turnarounds against the Broncos, but it’s raised some tough questions.
Broncos star hints at Red Hill exit
He’s the understudy younger than Reece Walsh, Ezra Mam and Jock Madden. And has he prepares to fill in again, Tristan Sailor admits he may have to leave for more NRL opportunities.
Triple blow: Broncos decimated as Walters makes call on Origin stars
Broncos coach Kevin Walters will gamble on depth for the club’s round 17 showdown against the Warriors, opting to rest his three State of Origin stars.
Live stream: Young gun makes incredible sacrifice to realise dream
Queensland White centre Kyron Arthy made the journey from Perth to Redcliffe to chase his ambition. Catch all the action LIVE from the ASSRL U15s from Sunday. Check out the schedule.
Brother of a NSW Blue to spearhead Qld schoolboys
The brother of a NSW Blues player will spearhead the Queensland schoolboys at the ARSSL championships. Enjoy our deep dive into his style of play — along with an insight into his 14-15 years Maroons’ teammates.
Injured Bronco returns as Walters borrows from Bennett playbook
The Broncos welcome back one of their injured stars as coach Kevin Walters implements an old Wayne Bennett ploy to stop his side’s three-game skid.
Billy Walters’ heartbreak over a mum he doesn’t remember
Broncos’ hooker Billy Walters was only four when his mother died, but he feels incredibly proud of her legacy.
‘Frustrated’: Walters lashes out at Broncos after loss
A frustrated Kevin Walters has blasted Brisbane’s attitude and application after his team crashed to its third straight defeat on Friday night.
Fans say same thing over NRL ‘dog shot’
The NRL world has erupted over a Broncos star’s ugly hit that left commentators divided and fans united over what should have happened.
Staggs v Cobbo: ‘Will be difficult’ to keep both
Broncos coach Kevin Walters concedes “it will be difficult” to keep both Kotoni Staggs and Selwyn Cobbo as Brisbane fight to retain their centre strikeforce.
Kev’s rev up: Walters dishes out reality check to Broncos
Stung by back-to-back losses, Broncos coach Kevin Walters has warned the Broncos they must lift their standards if they want to avoid their premiership ambitions going off the rails.
‘Bashed’ Broncos must lift or risk missing finals
A Maroons great has fears the Broncos could miss the finals while another club hardman says it’s time to ‘embrace the collision’ as the team looks to bounce back from a couple of painful loses.
Sex act simulation ruins NRL history
A Cronulla star has given a perfect response after a spectator was filmed simulating a sex act during a special moment.
Broncos CEO demands NRL crackdown on Walsh targeting
Broncos boss Dave Donaghy has rallied for tougher sanctions for high shots in light of Reece Walsh’s latest attack, calling for the NRL to ramp up suspensions to protect the game’s biggest players.
Broncos nightmare in ‘worst half’ disaster
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has described his side’s second half against Cronulla in Round 14 as “probably our worst half of football (this season).”
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