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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cobbo makes stunning call to quit as Broncos teammate signs with South Sydney
Selwyn Cobbo has reportedly informed the Brisbane Broncos he won't be at the club in 2026, ending weeks of speculation. According to reports, the Broncos only have about $300,000 to offer Cobbo for a one-year contract extension - much less than he'd be able to get on the open market. The Broncos have repeatedly stated they'd love for him to stay, but only if he's willing to take a pay-cut. On Friday morning, The reported that Cobbo has decided to quit the club and move elsewhere in 2026. The Dragons were believed to be the front-runners to sign Cobbo and made inquiries about getting him this year before the June 30 deadline. But the Dragons withdrew their interest on Thursday, believing Cobbo was only trying to use them as a bargaining chip. The Cowboys now appear the most likely destination, and coach Todd Payten revealed the club is interested on Thursday. It would allow the former State of Origin player to remain in Queensland and not too far from beloved hometown Cherbourg. 'We've had a discussion, but that's as far as it's gone at the moment,' Payten said. 'It all depends on what he is asking and what they are expecting. We haven't got that far down the line yet. We always consider quality players and the price point is the determining factor.' Cobbo has fallen out of favour at the Broncos and was dropped to reserve grade three weeks ago. Josiah Karapani, who replaced him on the wing and has scored four tries in two games, signed a two-year contract extension this week. The Broncos have also confirmed the signing of Grant Anderson from the Melbourne Storm for 2026, while Gehamat Shibasaki has shown he's a first-grader this year. 'I think Selwyn Cobbo would help any club he is going to,' Payten said. 'He carries the ball strongly, he can find the try-line and break a game open. He has proven that over time. There's no doubt we could help him get to where he wants to get to, but if we get to that point, it's down to him. I don't doubt our club would be a good fit." RELATED: Panthers superstar in fresh concern before State of Origin 3 Cooper Cronk calls out Bulldogs over Lachie Galvin mistake Meanwhile, the Broncos have also reportedly lost promising young fullback Latrell Siegwalt to South Sydney. The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting Siegwalt will join Wayne Bennett at the Rabbitohs on a two-year deal from 2026. The 24-year-old is viewed as Reece Walsh's understudy at the Broncos, but Maguire opted to use Cobbo and Jesse Arthars in the No.1 jersey when Walsh was injured earlier this year. Siegwalt has carved out a reputation as one of the Queensland Cup's best players, but has never been handed a first-grade debut. He scored a try in a pre-season game for the Broncos earlier this year, but is yet to be given a crack at NRL level. The move to Souths would present the same problem for Siegwalt, who will now be stuck behind Latrell Mitchell and Jye Gray.
Sydney Morning Herald
3 days ago
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Rugby convert's NRL comeback takes shape after freakish health scare
Wallaby-turned-Titan Carter Gordon is nearing a return from a health scare that derailed his rugby league initiation, with hope alive he will be fit to play in the final month of the NRL season. Australia's 2023 Rugby World Cup five-eighth joined Sydney Roosters flyer Mark Nawaqanitawase as a high-profile code defector last year, with the former showing promising signs for Tweed Seagulls. Twenty-four-year-old Gordon was pushing for a regular spot at the Gold Coast Titans, while announcing himself as the long-term successor to veteran half Kieran Foran, before suffering a spinal issue. Gordon struggled with back spasms and headaches following an innocuous carry in the preseason before it was found he had suffered a cerebrospinal fluid leak – a condition affecting the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. While it was initially hoped the Brisbane Boys College product would not need surgery, he went under the knife in May and has resumed running. Loading It remains a scant hope for Gordon to make his NRL debut, with his return likely to come through the Queensland Cup, but he is expected to resume contact training in the near future. Titans halfback Tom Weaver remained optimistic, as he lamented what might have been. 'He had a massive preseason – he was one of our fittest, one of our strongest, and he would have had a cracking year,' Weaver said.
The Age
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Age
Rugby convert's NRL comeback takes shape after freakish health scare
Wallaby-turned-Titan Carter Gordon is nearing a return from a health scare that derailed his rugby league initiation, with hope alive he will be fit to play in the final month of the NRL season. Australia's 2023 Rugby World Cup five-eighth joined Sydney Roosters flyer Mark Nawaqanitawase as a high-profile code defector last year, with the former showing promising signs for Tweed Seagulls. Twenty-four-year-old Gordon was pushing for a regular spot at the Gold Coast Titans, while announcing himself as the long-term successor to veteran half Kieran Foran, before suffering a spinal issue. Gordon struggled with back spasms and headaches following an innocuous carry in the preseason before it was found he had suffered a cerebrospinal fluid leak – a condition affecting the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. While it was initially hoped the Brisbane Boys College product would not need surgery, he went under the knife in May and has resumed running. Loading It remains a scant hope for Gordon to make his NRL debut, with his return likely to come through the Queensland Cup, but he is expected to resume contact training in the near future. Titans halfback Tom Weaver remained optimistic, as he lamented what might have been. 'He had a massive preseason – he was one of our fittest, one of our strongest, and he would have had a cracking year,' Weaver said.
Sydney Morning Herald
4 days ago
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Brisbane's next generation are making moves. Now, Walters speaks on his future
Broncos hooker Billy Walters believes he still has a future at Red Hill, despite the club's retention of the man touted as the club's long-term No.9. Walters has swapped with Cory Paix between the starting side and bench since Michael Maguire took the coaching reins from his father, Kevin Walters, and faces an uncertain period as he navigates a tightening dummy-half logjam. While the 31-year-old remains contracted until the end of 2026, he can negotiate with rivals from November 1 – a path he may need to take upon Blake Mozer's extension and Ben Hunt's imminent return from a hamstring injury. 'I actually had a little joke with Mozer the other day that Souths Logan will be cheering that he's signed for another two years,' Walters laughed, before addressing the nature of the internal competition. 'It brings out your best footy, competition – we've got a lot of good nines for the club. It just means I've got to play my best footy, or I'll find myself playing Queensland Cup. Loading 'It's a good position to be in. You can't think too far ahead, you've just got to worry about what's happening now and what's happening this week.' Mozer committed to the Broncos until the end of 2027 last week. However, he has not seen any NRL action this year after suffering a shoulder injury late in the preseason. But the 21-year-old has been earmarked for an extensive career as Brisbane's dummy-half, while 19-year-old Cameron Bukowski – signed on a development deal this year – has shown impressive signs at Wynnum Manly.
The Age
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Age
Brisbane's next generation are making moves. Now, Walters speaks on his future
Broncos hooker Billy Walters believes he still has a future at Red Hill, despite the club's retention of the man touted as the club's long-term No.9. Walters has swapped with Cory Paix between the starting side and bench since Michael Maguire took the coaching reins from his father, Kevin Walters, and faces an uncertain period as he navigates a tightening dummy-half logjam. While the 31-year-old remains contracted until the end of 2026, he can negotiate with rivals from November 1 – a path he may need to take upon Blake Mozer's extension and Ben Hunt's imminent return from a hamstring injury. 'I actually had a little joke with Mozer the other day that Souths Logan will be cheering that he's signed for another two years,' Walters laughed, before addressing the nature of the internal competition. 'It brings out your best footy, competition – we've got a lot of good nines for the club. It just means I've got to play my best footy, or I'll find myself playing Queensland Cup. Loading 'It's a good position to be in. You can't think too far ahead, you've just got to worry about what's happening now and what's happening this week.' Mozer committed to the Broncos until the end of 2027 last week. However, he has not seen any NRL action this year after suffering a shoulder injury late in the preseason. But the 21-year-old has been earmarked for an extensive career as Brisbane's dummy-half, while 19-year-old Cameron Bukowski – signed on a development deal this year – has shown impressive signs at Wynnum Manly.
