LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Adam Reynolds has firmly rejected the idea that the Brisbane Broncos are strong contenders for the NRL premiership in 2025, despite endorsements from former players Corey Parker and Gorden Tallis.
Both Broncos legends have expressed confidence in the team's potential this season, citing their star-studded roster and promising new additions like Ben Hunt.
Tallis highlighted the depth and experience in Brisbane's squad, pointing to players like Reece Walsh, Selwyn Cobbo, Kotoni Staggs, Adam Reynolds, and Hunt, as well as forwards Payne Haas and Patrick Carrigan.
He also attributed the team's struggles in the previous season to injuries to key players, expressing optimism for their prospects in 2025.
Parker echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing the importance of a strong forward pack in winning a premiership and praising Haas and Carrigan as potential game-changers for the Broncos.
He noted that successful teams often feature Test-caliber front-rowers, highlighting the added depth with Carrigan's potential shift to prop.
Parker also emphasized the role of the outside backs in converting opportunities and praised the team's promising back rowers who have yet to reach their full potential.
Despite these positive assessments, Reynolds remains unconvinced, dismissing the hype surrounding the Broncos and their chances of lifting the premiership trophy this year.
In response to the predictions and high expectations, Reynolds asserted, "I think the Broncos are going to have a great year." However, he remains realistic about the challenges the team may face and cautious about premature declarations of success.
The differing opinions from Reynolds, Parker, and Tallis reflect the uncertainties and debates that often surround preseason assessments in the NRL.
As the Broncos prepare for the upcoming season, the true test of their capabilities will unfold on the field, ultimately determining whether they can live up to the hype and expectations set by former players and pundits.