LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Reece Walsh, the standout fullback for the Brisbane Broncos, has been awarded the 2025 Clive Churchill Medal following the grand final. His performance was significant enough that he could have claimed the medal even if the Broncos had not emerged victorious, which they did by a nail-biting four points against the Melbourne Storm.
Walsh was pivotal in a match filled with crucial moments. He managed to score a try in the first half and also assisted in two others. His defensive plays in the second half proved vital, as he thwarted several potential tries.
In a tense final sequence, with Brisbane leading by a mere four points, Walsh's defensive skills were on display once more when he tackled Ryan Papenhuyzen, who appeared poised to score and potentially secure the championship for Melbourne.
This exceptional fullback, who has displayed remarkable form throughout the finals, also successfully converted a try after Adam Reynolds injured his hamstring. He concluded the match with an impressive tally of 176 metres gained, one try, three try assists, four line break assists, an offload, and a remarkable 14 tackle breaks.