LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
The Brisbane Broncos have begun a major overhaul as the new coach aims to shake things up and bring in a fresh culture at the club.
Concerns have been raised about star players such as Reece Walsh and Patrick Carrigan living a fair distance away from the team headquarters on the Gold Coast, with doubts about how it may be impacting the team's standards and vibe.
New coach Michael Maguire is wasting no time in setting the tone for change at the NRL club, and there's talk that he may even require players to relocate closer to Brisbane.
Walsh and Carrigan, along with other teammates, currently reside on the Gold Coast, making a hefty commute of 160km to training and back, clocking in at around 90 minutes each way.
Reports suggest that Broncos officials are considering enforcing a closer proximity for players to live in order to minimize the strain of travel.
The team had a rough season in 2024, finishing 12th after a stellar grand final appearance the year before in 2023, marking a significant dip in performance.
Some players have been known to cut training short to avoid peak-hour traffic on their way back to the Gold Coast, with even Payne Haas recently relocating closer to Red Hill to avoid the lengthy commute.
As the Broncos embark on a fresh start, changes in player residence could be on the horizon as part of the club's transformation.