Kobe ready to bend 'em like Benny in Broncos swan song

Powerful player Kobe Hetherington is poised to make a big exit as he aims to leave the Brisbane Broncos as a premiership champion.

Returning for his second chance, he hopes to follow in the footsteps of his father Jason, who is also among the father-son duo to claim first-grade silverware. The 26-year-old middle forward is set to join Manly next year and will reunite with his former Broncos coach, Anthony Seibold.

This transition has only intensified his resolve to leave a lasting impact with the Broncos, utilizing his powerful runs behind the ruck and delivering some signature bone-crunching hits in defense when he steps onto the field.

Following a tough loss in 2023, he learned the importance of maintaining an 80-minute performance, similar to the one that earned their spot in the 2025 grand final.

This lesson has fueled a growing defensive strength that has reached its peak at the right moment, allowing key players like Reece Walsh, Ezra Mam, and Adam Reynolds to create enough offensive opportunities to secure victories.