LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
A fresh social media post from well-known 'NRL Physio' Brien Seeney has shed some light on the Reece Walsh situation at the Broncos, a move that caused a bit of a stir within the rugby league community.
The Brisbane coach, Kevin Walters, faced some backlash for his choice to rest Walsh, along with Payne Haas and Patrick Carrigan, following State of Origin Game 2.
This decision was met with criticism after the Broncos suffered a 32-16 loss to the Warriors in the NRL on Saturday.
This defeat marks the Broncos' fourth consecutive loss, knocking them out of the top-eight and plunging them into 10th place on the ladder.
Their hopes of securing a spot in the NRL finals now hang in the balance.
Next up for the Broncos is a showdown against Penrith, a team keen on bouncing back from a surprising home defeat to the Cowboys.
With all three of Walters' Origin stars set to return for the game at Suncorp Stadium, it's shaping up to be a grand final rematch that fans won't want to miss.
While some critics understood the decision to rest Carrigan and Haas, particularly given Haas' ongoing knee injury, many fans were puzzled by the choice to give Walsh a break.
Especially considering Brisbane's need for wins to secure a top-eight finish and ensure a shot at finals footy in 2024.
Walters didn't delve into further details regarding his decision, simply stating that he believed the Origin players needed a rest and pointing to the success of a similar move during last year's series.
However, the 'NRL Physio' has now revealed that Walsh sustained a hand injury during the Maroons' loss, shedding more light on the situation.