Superstar fullback Reece Walsh appears poised to emulate an all-time Broncos legend following his brilliant performance that led to Brisbane's surprising victory over Penrith at CommBank Stadium on Thursday night.
From the very beginning, Walsh was dynamic, frequently involved with the ball and effectively taking on both fullback and halfback roles while teammates Adam Reynolds and Ezra Mam remained more reserved.
His exceptional kicking and playmaking skills were on full display as he assisted in all three of Brisbane's tries, showcasing talent reminiscent of his Clive Churchill Medal-winning appearance in last year's grand final.
Walsh got the scoreboard rolling in the sixth minute with an impressive grubber that found Jordan Riki for the first try.
In the 23rd minute, his deft pass to Kotoni Staggs provided just the right gap for Staggs to power over the line.
However, it was his expertly placed pass to Josiah Karapani in the 69th minute that truly stood out as the defining moment of the match.