LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Rugby League legend Andrew Johns has thrown down the gauntlet, predicting that Brisbane Broncos head honcho Kevin Walters is facing a make-or-break moment in 2025, with only a slim window of opportunity to prove his coaching prowess at Red Hill after a lackluster season.
After coming oh so close to glory in the 2023 NRL Grand Final, the Broncos have stumbled this season, falling short of expectations and missing out on a spot in the 2024 NRL Finals, leaving them to lick their wounds while their rivals battle it out on the field.
Almost tasting the sweet victory of a premiership glory that eluded them since 2006, Kevin Walters went from hero to zero in a matter of months, struggling to rally his troops and facing a string of setbacks both on and off the pitch.
Injuries to key players like Reece Walsh, Adam Reynolds, Ezra Mam, and Payne Haas didn't help matters, with off-field drama between Reynolds and Patrick Carrigan adding fuel to the fire.
With the pressure mounting and time running out, Walters must summon all his coaching nous to turn the Broncos' fortunes around before it's too late.
As the clock ticks down, will he rise to the challenge or be relegated to the sidelines? Only time will tell in this high-stakes game of Rugby League coaching.