LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
After a long wait, Ben Hunt has finally secured his first premiership in the NRL.
The Broncos are seen as a "TikTok team," and Reece Walsh is at the forefront of this trend.
He connects with the younger audience not only through his dynamic gameplay but also with his striking appearance, including his painted nails and piercing gaze.
Despite the changing atmosphere at Lang Park, where games have become social events for Brisbane's Gen Z, a seasoned 35-year-old father of two remains a familiar and respected figure at these gatherings.
To many, Ben Hunt represents a different era; at 35, he is the oldest player in the league and the last remaining Bronco to have played alongside Darren Lockyer in the early 2000s.
Yet, he enjoys the admiration of younger fans. Many have experienced the ups and downs of his lengthy career even before they became teammates.
"I didn't get to play with him the first time he was here. But I remember being a young kid and watching 2015 and I cried myself. I felt for Benny so much," said center Kotoni Staggs.
"As soon as I heard he was coming back and the talent we had in this team, I knew we could give him something he was missing and we got it done for him."
Although Hunt faced a head knock before the celebrations concluded on Sunday night, the joy expressed by Broncos fans and teammates was as much for him as it was for anyone else.