NRL 2023: Brisbane Broncos set to terminate the contract of TC Robati

One of Brisbane’s most promising young forwards has almost certainly played his last game for the club after his latest off-field indiscretion. See his rap sheet.

Brisbane Broncos forward TC Robati is facing the sack.

Brisbane forward Teui ‘TC’ Robati is facing the sack following a series of alleged off-field incidents that have put the spotlight on the Broncos’ behaviour once again.

The Courier-Mail can reveal Robati is facing serious disciplinary action from the Broncos after last week being charged with unlicensed driving.

The Australia Day driving charge came while Robati was stood down from NRL duties due to another serious police charge that is currently before the courts.

The Broncos declined to comment on Robati’s latest charge, other than to say he remains stood down from club commitments.

Robati, 21, is now fighting for his NRL future on the back of the most recent alleged driving offence, of which he will face court for on March 2.

The outcome of that case could have serious ramifications for Robati’s NRL future given his history.

In 2021, Robati was fined $1000 and had his licence suspended for six months after pleading guilty to dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.

TC Robati has likely played his final game for the Broncos. Picture: Cameron Spencer/Getty

Robati was stood down from NRL duties just before Christmas following an unrelated alleged incident and has not been training with his Broncos teammates.

And he may have played his last game for the club as the Broncos weigh up sacking the wayward rising star following numerous alleged off-field incidents.

The Broncos have earned a reputation for being one of the NRL’s worst behaved clubs in recent years, with a host of players embroiled in off-field controversies.

Last month, on the back of Robati’s serious charge, CEO Dave Donaghy said the club had drawn a line in the sand when it came to player behaviour.

“We’ve got a really strong culture, a culture that cares … it’s a great privilege to play for the Broncos and it comes with great responsibilities too,” he said.

Broncos young gun Teui ‘TC’ Robati leaving the Magistrates Court. Picture: Liam Kidston.

“We’ve done a lot of work in terms of our values and standards. To me, that underpins the culture.

“We’ve got some really strong and capable leaders. They’re leading the charge with this group.

“It was important to get the playing group back after a break. They’ve trained really hard and had a well-deserved break.

“They’re coming back in, there’s a line in the sand and opportunity to build over the next four weeks until the first trial.

“I don’t have any concerns over the next seven weeks. Kev (coach Kevin Walters) has been really clear from the outset of pre-season what’s required of these guys. We’ve got lofty goals and want to see continued progress.

“The guys are clear. Kev’s addressed it and Adam (Reynolds, captain) will address it. They’ve got my full support around that.

“I addressed it early in the pre-season and don’t believe I need to again.”

Originally published as NRL 2023: Brisbane Broncos set to terminate the contract of TC Robati