LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
The saga of Brisbane Broncos forward Kobe Hetherington's future has finally come to a head, with new coach Michael Maguire making a definitive decision.
After being given the green light to explore his options in September, Hetherington was linked to moves to either the St George Illawarra Dragons or Wests Tigers, sparking concerns that his time at Red Hill was up, potentially following his former mentor out of the club.
As the Broncos strive to recapture the glory of their 2023 NRL Grand Final appearance, Maguire is eager to revamp the team following his appointment in place of Kevin Walters.
Reports surfaced of Maguire sitting down with Hetherington this week to hash out his future, and now, The Courier-Mail has confirmed that the young forward will not be released and will fulfill his contract with the Broncos.
While Hetherington will stay on for the upcoming season and has expressed a desire to remain in Brisbane, questions linger about his long-term prospects as he approaches the end of his contract in 2025 and finds himself playing second fiddle to Patrick Carrigan.
The game of Rugby League is never short on surprises, and only time will tell what lies ahead for Hetherington in the Broncos' lineup.