LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In a whirlwind of events ahead of the NRL opener, the Broncos have provided some much-needed updates on key players Reece Walsh and Payne Haas.
Coach Michael Maguire will be breathing a sigh of relief as both players have recovered from their minor injuries sustained during the pre-season challenge against the Bulldogs.
The Broncos have been on fire in the pre-season, winning both their trial games with a near full-strength team.
They have been the standout team, dismantling the Bulldogs with ease.
The club also walked away with a cool $100,000 in prize money for their pre-season victory, but Maguire had bigger concerns on his mind.
With the opening round of the NRL looming, he was hoping his players would make it through unscathed.
Kotoni Staggs, Walsh, and Haas all suffered injuries during the game, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
However, it seems that all three players are set to take the field against the Roosters in the season opener.
Staggs, in particular, had Maguire worried after leaving the game early with a quad injury.
Staggs has been a standout player and potential new deal signee for the Broncos, and his presence on the field would be a massive boost for Maguire and the team.
As Maguire deliberates over his starting lineup, one of the key decisions is whether to go with Brendan Piakura or Jack Gosiewski in the second row.
Piakura has been a consistent performer under former coach Kevin Walters, while Maguire is impressed with Gosiewski's work rate on the edges.
With the season opener just around the corner, Maguire will have to make some tough calls, but having key players like Staggs, Walsh, and Haas back in action is sure to lift the team's spirits.