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Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
NRL world rallies around Brisbane Broncos star after awful family development
NRL fans and commentators are sending their support to Jack Gosiewski after the Brisbane Broncos player was rocked by the recent death of his father amid a difficult time. Speaking on Tuesday, the Broncos forward revealed he's now lost both of his parents during his short stint at the club, which began last season. The journeyman player has been named on the bench for the Broncos' clash with the Bulldogs on Friday night, after a recent 10-week layoff due to a broken wrist. It was during his stint on the sidelines that his father passed away, just 12 months after he also lost his mum. When asked about his long lay-off and whether it was difficult not playing, he said it was nothing compared to losing his parents. "I had some stuff happen away from football in that period of time, so the injury was the least of my worries," he admitted. 'I lost my father in that period so that was a tough time. The injury was the least of my worries. I missed not playing football but I had other things going on in life that were extremely tough. The injury was nothing to me.' He said about his parents: "They are a big part of my life and I think about them going into every game,. The only reason I am saying it now is because I am proud of the way I have held myself and still been able to play football." Gosiewski was a surprise selection in Michael Maguire's starting team at the beginning of the 2025 season, which came as a reward for the hard work he put in during pre-season. The 31-year-old's private pain has not impacted his performance, which was only de-railed by a second broken arm in two years. "Since I have been at the club I have also lost my mother," he said. "I lost her last year. I have had two broken arms, lost both parents and opened a business, so it has been chaotic." Gosiewski recently opened a Chargrill Charlie's restaurant with his partner - the first of its kind in Queensland. Broncos players and officials showed their support for their beloved teammate when they all rocked up the store's recent opening. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jack Gosiewski (@j__gosling) The 31-year-old is only contracted for the remainder of this season, but a strong performance against Canterbury on Friday night will go a long way towards earning him an extension. "I'm off contract but the plan is to stay here," he said. "We put that on hold while I was injured but I am back playing football now. I am sure those conversations (with the club) will start to come now. "It is good to be back. I broke my wrist in round six and we were on a good run prior to that. I have come back and we are winning again which is good. I can't say it is (due to) anything I have done but it is good to be involved in the right moments and I am just enjoying my football and doing my role the best I can." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jack Gosiewski (@j__gosling) RELATED: NRL considering major rule change after Broncos and Bulldogs dudded Nathan Cleary set to lose key role in Origin 3 amid pressure on teammate Gosiewski's teammates have wrapped their arms around him during the difficult time, while fans and commentators sent messages of support on social media on Tuesday. Commentator Zane Bojack wrote: "This is sad but inspiring at the same time. Thinking of you Jack." A Broncos fan wrote: "Respect for Jack Gosiewski. Joined broncos halfway through last year, lost his his arm. Broke his arm this year after getting a starting spot in the Broncs lost his dad while he was on the sidelines. Thats horrible poor guy." This is sad but inspiring at the same time.. thinking of you Jack ♥️ — Zane Bojack (@zanofc) July 1, 2025 Just goes to show all those who try to tear into the players (mostly online) that they have no idea what some players go/gone through — T-Bag 🇦🇺 (@Thomas58974615) July 1, 2025 My condolences Mate to ur family and friends,, I totally feel ur pain R.I.P. TO YOUR PARENTS 🫶🙏❤️ — BOB ACHMAR (@maroniteMAGA) July 1, 2025
The Age
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Age
‘I lost both my parents': Bronco reveals heartbreak fuelling NRL rebirth
Such personal turmoil – Gosiewski has managed just 28 games between 2021 and 2024 across four clubs – has made his rise back to the NRL all the more miraculous. Both Gosiewski and Gehamat Shibasaki were shock inclusions in Brisbane coach Michael Maguire's round one State of Origin squad, and each scored against the Roosters. Josiah Karapani has followed suit, going from a Queensland Cup regular to unseating former Maroons star Selwyn Cobbo. Cobbo will return for the first time since round 13 at fullback in place of Maroons 18th man Reece Walsh, while Deine Mariner replaces Shibasaki in the centres. Karapani, who has scored five tries in his three games since replacing Cobbo, said Shibasaki's journey from reserve-grade slugger to the Origin furnace – while still on a development deal – had served as an inspiration to him. 'I just wanted to be ready because you never know what can happen. You have to be ready for that next step and once the opportunity comes, you have to take it,' Karapani said. 'With Shibba, far out, he has done so much for the team. There would be people unsure of what our coach was doing adding him to the team. Loading 'I said to him after the game [against the Warriors] 'you will probably have a crack with the Maroons', and he was like 'nah, doubting it', but the fact he is playing now is great.' While Karapani has secured a two-year deal at the Broncos, with Cobbo departing for the Dolphins in 2026, Gosiewski is still waiting to determine his future. The 31-year-old joins fellow forwards Fletcher Baker, Jaiyden Hunt, Corey Jensen and Kobe Hetherington as yet to secure deals beyond 2025, with Brisbane bracing for a potential squad facelift. Gosiewski desires to remain in Brisbane, after he and his partner opened Chargrill Charlie's chicken shop in New Farm.
Sydney Morning Herald
2 days ago
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘I lost both my parents': Bronco reveals heartbreak fuelling NRL rebirth
Such personal turmoil – Gosiewski has managed just 28 games between 2021 and 2024 across four clubs – has made his rise back to the NRL all the more miraculous. Both Gosiewski and Gehamat Shibasaki were shock inclusions in Brisbane coach Michael Maguire's round one State of Origin squad, and each scored against the Roosters. Josiah Karapani has followed suit, going from a Queensland Cup regular to unseating former Maroons star Selwyn Cobbo. Cobbo will return for the first time since round 13 at fullback in place of Maroons 18th man Reece Walsh, while Deine Mariner replaces Shibasaki in the centres. Karapani, who has scored five tries in his three games since replacing Cobbo, said Shibasaki's journey from reserve-grade slugger to the Origin furnace – while still on a development deal – had served as an inspiration to him. 'I just wanted to be ready because you never know what can happen. You have to be ready for that next step and once the opportunity comes, you have to take it,' Karapani said. 'With Shibba, far out, he has done so much for the team. There would be people unsure of what our coach was doing adding him to the team. Loading 'I said to him after the game [against the Warriors] 'you will probably have a crack with the Maroons', and he was like 'nah, doubting it', but the fact he is playing now is great.' While Karapani has secured a two-year deal at the Broncos, with Cobbo departing for the Dolphins in 2026, Gosiewski is still waiting to determine his future. The 31-year-old joins fellow forwards Fletcher Baker, Jaiyden Hunt, Corey Jensen and Kobe Hetherington as yet to secure deals beyond 2025, with Brisbane bracing for a potential squad facelift. Gosiewski desires to remain in Brisbane, after he and his partner opened Chargrill Charlie's chicken shop in New Farm.
