'Haven't missed a beat': Reynolds backs Hunt after delaying return

Adam Reynolds, the Broncos captain, has expressed his support for Ben Hunt and Billy Walters to lead the team against the Raiders in the qualifying final on Sunday, despite postponing his own return for at least another week.

Reynolds completed a fitness test on Tuesday ahead of the finals match announcements. Although he felt confident about playing, the decision was made to prioritize caution, especially since the loser in Canberra will have another opportunity to compete.

The prominent player sustained a hamstring injury during the Round 23 match against the Storm. Nevertheless, the Broncos managed to win all four of their subsequent matches without Reynolds and five-eighth Ezra Mam, earning a spot in the Top 4.

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Many had believed that the Broncos' season was over when both Reynolds and Mam suffered hamstring injuries simultaneously while chasing Melbourne's Xavier Coates. However, Broncos coach Michael Maguire urged his players to rise to the occasion.