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News.com.au
6 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Reece Walsh explodes at Broncos teammate in fiery on-field scenes
Broncos skipper Adam Reynolds has responded to the fiery on-field confrontation between teammates Reece Walsh and Kotoni Staggs during Brisbane's 26-14 win over the Gold Coast. Fox League cameras captured Walsh and Staggs exchanging words just before half time after the Broncos centre dropped a pass. Whatever the issue was between the two was quickly put behind them though, with the star duo combining for Walsh's stunning long-range try shortly after half time. Reynolds was asked about the incident between Walsh and Staggs but brushed it off as anything serious. 'We're trying to be perfect out there, it's not always trying to go to plan,' Reynolds said in the post-game press conference. 'We're adults, we talk about the situation when it happens and sure they enough they fixed it up and we scored a long range try 'They're working hard and it's good to get that feedback on the field.' The polarising Walsh enjoyed one of his better outings of the season. In addition to his try, the fullback ran for 125 metres, had five tackle busts, two line break assists and a try assist. Coach Michael Maguire chimed in on Walsh's passion for the game and why it makes him great. 'Reecey loves his footy and he's striving to continuously be the best which is the perfection they're chasing,' Maguire said. 'Reecey wears his heart on his sleeve and that's why we love him and why the boys love playing with him.' Fox League's Bryan Fletcher agreed with Maguire, believing there's nothing to see here given Walsh's tendency to play with immense passion. 'This is the way he plays,' Fletcher said of Walsh. 'He is of high emotion and he thinks his right centre should have caught that ball.'
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Whiz kid Walsh flips Broncos season on its head
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has proven to be the talisman to get the Broncos back on track for a tilt at the premiership. The 23-year-old fullback had two linebreak assists, a try assist and a try in the 26-14 win over Gold Coast on Sunday to add to the creativity he had already produced in the past month. Walsh has three tries and five try assists in his four games since his return in round 14 from a seven-week absence with a knee injury. He missed the 22-18 comeback win over Canterbury in round 18 while he was in Queensland camp for the State of Origin decider but the Broncos are undefeated in their last five games. "Reece is a big part of our team. We have threats across the park," Broncos captain Adam Reynolds said. "Walshy is right at the top. He is an X-factor in our team and it's my job to put him in positions to do that." The Broncos were faltering after round 13 in 11th position but are now fifth. With a bye next week and five of their remaining seven games against teams outside the top eight they are a genuine chance of finishing in the top four. Walsh is far from the only reason behind five straight wins but his confidence, skill, speed and desire have been a major factor. He is not one to sit back. Minutes before half time against the Titans he exchanged heated words with centre partner Kotoni Staggs when his teammate did not catch a pass. The duo combined after the break when Walsh set Staggs up for a long surge down the right touchline before supporting him and finishing with a try and a backwards somersault to celebrate. Reynolds was not concerned in the slightest with Walsh giving Staggs a spray. He said it was a positive sign of his attitude. "We are trying to be perfect out there," he said. "It won't always go to plan. But we are adults, we talk about it and sure enough they fixed it up and scored a long range try. It's good to have that feedback on the field."
Sydney Morning Herald
02-07-2025
- Climate
- Sydney Morning Herald
Why Penrith can't win the premiership, but Brisbane still have a shot
Penrith will basically start their finals campaign in mid-August. I can't see them making the top four even though they're one competition point behind the Broncos. Their run from round 24 to 26, where they face Melbourne, Canberra and Canterbury, is just too tough. Then they'll likely be playing sudden death semi-finals as well. The toll of their premiership-winning run has shown at times this year with Nathan Cleary's groin injury and Brian To'o's different soft tissue issues. And then you think about Isaah Yeo, he's played basically every minute of more than 100 games in the past four years alone. It has to take a toll on even the greatest players. For mine, given that tough run comes against in-form teams after another gruelling Origin series, it's just too much for Penrith. Loading I think the top three – Raiders, Bulldogs and Storm – stays the same, and I think the Roosters' roll on will have them finishing in the top eight as well. But as for the top four, I can't see the Warriors hanging on or Penrith sneaking in there. That spot is Brisbane's for the taking. Singing and kicking in the rain Brisbane have won three on the trot and Friday's clash with Canterbury where neither side has their Origin players is their chance to build some real momentum. Sydney's cyclonic rain is meant to ease up by kick-off, but it will still be a greasy, slippery, heavy track at Accor Stadium. And wet weather footy always narrows the margin between two sides. Wet weather footy will emphasise the basics: you get out of dummy half, you kick long, you kick often, you don't give away penalties and you defend strongly. Brisbane's advantage here is Adam Reynolds. The little master kicked Canterbury out of the game the last time these two teams played in the wet and his experience and control in these conditions is something the Bulldogs just can't match. Joey's tip: Broncos by four First try-scorer: Selwyn Cobbo Man of the match: Adam Reynolds Billy's brave calls and the Blues' big advantage Six more sleeps until a State of Origin decider with all on the line in front of a sold-out, 80,000-strong crowd. Come 8pm next Wednesday night, nothing else in the world will matter. Billy Slater's gone with a couple of really brave, really surprising selections for Queensland. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow's selection at fullback over Reece Walsh took me aback, though the Hammer's a great fullback in his own right. He's got that blinding speed and beautiful balance when he runs, as we saw with his four tries against South Sydney last weekend. Any half chances, he can turn them into tries and his support play is exceptional. His backing up and constant presence around the ruck is his advantage over Walsh. But Reece has the swagger and X-factor that really comes to the fore on the big stage, and he offers a ball-playing option that Tabuai-Fidow can't match. The one-two punch Walsh and Cameron Munster could have offered against a tired Blues defence scared me. The early advantage I see for NSW is across the back three and the all-important yardage game coming out of trouble. There's no real comparison between Dylan Edwards, Brian To'o and Zac Lomax – three of the best back-field runners in the NRL – and Queensland's one, two and five. Tabuai-Fidow isn't known for his yardage game and Xavier Coates isn't the strongest runner from dummy half either. Valentine Holmes will be tested on that front as well. The other two big selection shocks – Gehamat Shibasaki and Josh Papalii coming out of retirement –mean Slater won't die wondering, will he? Shibasaki's selection at centre is one of the biggest bolters I can remember in Origin, and he has been in great form for Brisbane as a big and powerful ball-running option. He and Walsh have combined really well for the Broncos down their left edge but, of course, Walsh isn't there with him next Wednesday night. Without the ball though, Shibasaki's defensive reads can get him into trouble. I expect NSW and Stephen Crichton to really put him under the microscope. Papalii's return at the age of 33 is a smart call in my book. Just as giving Munster the captaincy proved a masterstroke and brought the best out of the Maroons No.6, there's a bit of Origin mythology about Big Papa coming back. Brad Fitter did it for NSW in 2004, and Alfie Langer, of course, did it for Queensland in 2001.
The Age
02-07-2025
- Climate
- The Age
Why Penrith can't win the premiership, but Brisbane still have a shot
Penrith will basically start their finals campaign in mid-August. I can't see them making the top four even though they're one competition point behind the Broncos. Their run from round 24 to 26, where they face Melbourne, Canberra and Canterbury, is just too tough. Then they'll likely be playing sudden death semi-finals as well. The toll of their premiership-winning run has shown at times this year with Nathan Cleary's groin injury and Brian To'o's different soft tissue issues. And then you think about Isaah Yeo, he's played basically every minute of more than 100 games in the past four years alone. It has to take a toll on even the greatest players. For mine, given that tough run comes against in-form teams after another gruelling Origin series, it's just too much for Penrith. Loading I think the top three – Raiders, Bulldogs and Storm – stays the same, and I think the Roosters' roll on will have them finishing in the top eight as well. But as for the top four, I can't see the Warriors hanging on or Penrith sneaking in there. That spot is Brisbane's for the taking. Singing and kicking in the rain Brisbane have won three on the trot and Friday's clash with Canterbury where neither side has their Origin players is their chance to build some real momentum. Sydney's cyclonic rain is meant to ease up by kick-off, but it will still be a greasy, slippery, heavy track at Accor Stadium. And wet weather footy always narrows the margin between two sides. Wet weather footy will emphasise the basics: you get out of dummy half, you kick long, you kick often, you don't give away penalties and you defend strongly. Brisbane's advantage here is Adam Reynolds. The little master kicked Canterbury out of the game the last time these two teams played in the wet and his experience and control in these conditions is something the Bulldogs just can't match. Joey's tip: Broncos by four First try-scorer: Selwyn Cobbo Man of the match: Adam Reynolds Billy's brave calls and the Blues' big advantage Six more sleeps until a State of Origin decider with all on the line in front of a sold-out, 80,000-strong crowd. Come 8pm next Wednesday night, nothing else in the world will matter. Billy Slater's gone with a couple of really brave, really surprising selections for Queensland. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow's selection at fullback over Reece Walsh took me aback, though the Hammer's a great fullback in his own right. He's got that blinding speed and beautiful balance when he runs, as we saw with his four tries against South Sydney last weekend. Any half chances, he can turn them into tries and his support play is exceptional. His backing up and constant presence around the ruck is his advantage over Walsh. But Reece has the swagger and X-factor that really comes to the fore on the big stage, and he offers a ball-playing option that Tabuai-Fidow can't match. The one-two punch Walsh and Cameron Munster could have offered against a tired Blues defence scared me. The early advantage I see for NSW is across the back three and the all-important yardage game coming out of trouble. There's no real comparison between Dylan Edwards, Brian To'o and Zac Lomax – three of the best back-field runners in the NRL – and Queensland's one, two and five. Tabuai-Fidow isn't known for his yardage game and Xavier Coates isn't the strongest runner from dummy half either. Valentine Holmes will be tested on that front as well. The other two big selection shocks – Gehamat Shibasaki and Josh Papalii coming out of retirement –mean Slater won't die wondering, will he? Shibasaki's selection at centre is one of the biggest bolters I can remember in Origin, and he has been in great form for Brisbane as a big and powerful ball-running option. He and Walsh have combined really well for the Broncos down their left edge but, of course, Walsh isn't there with him next Wednesday night. Without the ball though, Shibasaki's defensive reads can get him into trouble. I expect NSW and Stephen Crichton to really put him under the microscope. Papalii's return at the age of 33 is a smart call in my book. Just as giving Munster the captaincy proved a masterstroke and brought the best out of the Maroons No.6, there's a bit of Origin mythology about Big Papa coming back. Brad Fitter did it for NSW in 2004, and Alfie Langer, of course, did it for Queensland in 2001.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Phil Gould calls for shock replacement if Nathan Cleary is ruled out of State of Origin 3
Phil Gould says NSW should forget about a makeshift halves combination and pick proven match-winner Adam Reynolds if Nathan Cleary is ruled out of next month's State of Origin decider. The Blues' most successful Origin coach is stunned a Jarome Luai-Matt Burton halves duo is being suggested for game three should Cleary not be fully fit for the July 9 shootout in Sydney. The Panthers superstar is confident a groin injury will not keep him out of the game but still has to get through Thursday night's blockbuster against Canterbury to prove his fitness. If Cleary cannot back up, it leaves NSW coach Laurie Daley will a massive call to make at 6 and 7. Gould, who won six series as coach, is dead against a Luai-Burton combination and would go after veteran Reynolds to play halfback. "For a start, they're (Luai and Burton) both left footed, they're both left-sided players and neither demand the ball," Gould said on '100% Footy' on Monday night. "Honestly, if it were me and Cleary was out – and you might even laugh at this – I would be picking Adam Reynolds, and I wouldn't even hesitate. I wouldn't even blink to (have him) come out and run at 7 for NSW. "You know what you're going to get. You're going to get game management, you're going to get a kicking game, you're going to get goal kicking. He's the one that should be doing the job, trust me. That's just a little bit of free advice. That's nothing against Jarome and Matt Burton, but that's not their role, not for Origin 3 and a decider. Bring the kid (Reynolds) back." Reynolds last played Origin in 2016, playing in Games 1 and 2 - both won by Queensland. He missed Game 3 – which the Blues won – through injury and hasn't been selected since. The Brisbane half, who turns 35 the day after Origin 3, has been in sublime form for the Broncos, recently signing a one-year extension to take his career into a 15th season. Reynolds would not be overawed by the big occasion and would relish the chance to put his Origin ledger right after suffering disappointment nine years ago. RELATED: State of Origin player floated for immediate NRL club switch Billy Slater calls out glaring truth as NRL makes call on Origin 3 ref Dolphins rookie Isaiya Katoa has been another name tossed up as a possible replacement for Cleary should the No.7 jumper be vacant. Immortal Andrew Johns is a huge Katoa fan, but there's a feeling he is too young and lacking big game experience at just 21. Johns told Channel 9: 'Katoa is special (but) I worry about his age. He'd handle it, but you don't want to burn him too early. Coming in with the series on the line is a lot of pressure."
