Kevin Walters has declared Reece Walsh will stay at Brisbane long-term, with the Broncos coach adamant the membership won’t lose the fullback for a second time.
Walsh is off contract on the finish of subsequent yr, which means the Broncos have till the top of October to lock within the 21-year-old and keep away from the prospect of him going to market.
However Walters says that won’t come near taking place.
Lengthy considered as a rising star at Brisbane, Walsh walked out on the membership in mid-2021 for the Warriors, after failing to safe a first-grade berth.
His return to the Broncos final yr was one of many tales of the season, as his red-hot assault helped take Brisbane to inside minutes of their first title in 17 years.
And Walters is effectively conscious Walsh’s contract is the following essential piece of the Broncos’ long-term puzzle, weeks after securing Ezra Mam on a five-year deal.
“I’ve simply mortgaged the home to maintain him (Walsh) right here,” the Broncos coach mentioned.
“He will not be going anyplace. There are lot of these guys which have come off (contract). Ezra is one in all them.
“We did Payne (Haas) late final yr and Patty (Carrigan). These guys are all long-term gamers right here for the membership, and Walshy is not any completely different.
“We love having him right here and I am positive he enjoys being across the place as effectively.”
Walters additionally challenged Walsh to go to the following degree this season, as he prepares for his first hit-out in a pre-season trial in opposition to North Queensland on Sunday.
“Among the issues we have spoken about is together with his defence and his organisation in defence,” Walters mentioned.
“We all know he likes to assault, in order that’s all the time good for us when he’s in that mode.
“But in addition the unforced errors – not simply Walshy, however as a gaggle that is a giant focus for us.
“These unforced errors damage us within the grand last final yr. We’re seeking to attempt to get rid of just a few of these if we will, and that begins on Sunday.”
Adam Reynolds and Carrigan will each play within the Mackay trial, with the pair avoiding a ban from the NRL for his or her latest late-night scuffle.
As an alternative, the duo will cop fines from the NRL after being handed breach notices on Friday.
“I do not assume (enjoying spherical one in Las Vegas) was ever in jeopardy, to be sincere,” Walters mentioned.
“Nevertheless it’s excellent news for them. They get a chance now to place some cobwebs out on Sunday up there.”
Selwyn Cobbo may also play centre for Brisbane, with Brisbane hopeful Mam and Reynolds can present the teen the identical area Walters as soon as did for Steve Renouf at Brisbane.
“That is the plan, and likewise for Kotoni (Staggs at proper centre) as effectively,” Walters mentioned.
“They’re nice gamers to get the ball one-on-one. That is the concept of the entire of our assault.”
