LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Renouf, a Broncos great and rugby league legend in his own right, has put his foot down and called out young gun Reece Walsh for his "disrespectful" behavior towards his teammate Corey Oates in their recent drubbing against the Titans.
The Broncos, once grand finalists, have been on a downward spiral, losing eight of their last nine games due to repeated errors and a lack of team cohesion.
Walsh, known for his flashes of brilliance on the field, has been making too many costly errors this season, with 27 errors in just 13 NRL games.
His frustration with both his own performance and that of his teammates was evident when he gave Oates a tongue lashing after a crucial mistake during a pivotal moment in the game.
With the scoreline hanging at 28-18 and only 14 minutes left on the clock, the Broncos had a golden opportunity to claw their way back into the game.
However, Walsh's wayward pass to Oates, resulting in a turnover, led to a heated exchange between the two players.
Renouf, known for his no-nonsense approach, was quick to criticize Walsh's outburst, emphasizing the importance of team unity.
"He can't be publicly spraying the most senior member of the team.
Corey can say stuff as well, and I don't know exactly what was said, but it is disrespectful," Renouf expressed to AAP.
"I don't like players blowing up at their teammates because you are a team."
In the world of rugby league, where teamwork and camaraderie are essential, Renouf's words serve as a reminder that individual outbursts can disrupt the flow of the team, ultimately affecting their performance on the field.
Time will tell if Walsh heeds this advice and channels his frustrations in a more constructive manner moving forward.