LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
In the NRL, reactions to Reece Walsh's performance during Brisbane's surprising 22-20 loss to Parramatta were notably critical.
NRL legend Cooper Cronk described Walsh's game as 'rocks or diamonds', highlighting the inconsistency in his play.
Compounding the Broncos' difficulties, star player Payne Haas faced additional worries as their top-four ambitions were severely impacted.
The match began with excitement for Walsh, who believed he scored a game-winning try after capitalizing on an error.
Unfortunately, replays revealed that he was offside when the ball was kicked, negating the score and leaving both Walsh and the home fans disappointed.
Walsh's overall display was marred by mistakes, although he did showcase moments of brilliance.
His blunders included failing to catch a high kick from Mitchell Moses, which allowed Parramatta's Sean Russell to score the opening try.
Despite this, veteran halfback Adam Reynolds briefly lifted the team's spirits by intercepting a pass and sprinting 80 meters for a try, later assisting Kobe Hetherington for another.
However, Walsh's second half was disappointing, with a sloppy pass that gave possession to Parramatta, ultimately leading to another try from Zac Lomax.
Moses, who returned from a calf injury, played a crucial role in setting up Lomax's second try, demonstrating his significance in the match.
Overall, it was a frustrating outing for Walsh and the Broncos, amplifying their struggles as they aim to secure a playoff position.