Kobe Hetherington, a Broncos lock, is looking to move into the starting lineup, potentially at prop, to secure a more prominent role under coach Michael Maguire. His return to the club after considering options elsewhere was spurred by Maguire's arrival and Hetherington's desire to showcase his tough playing style.
Kobe Hetherington went from the Broncos ’ scrapheap to a focal point of coach Michael Maguire ’s plans, and it could spark a shock positional switch for one of the club’s biggest stars. A lock who prides himself on performing the tough stuff that comes with life in the NRL, Hetherington was reportedly given Brisbane’s blessing to explore his options for 2025, before an 11th hour U-turn upon Maguire’s arrival at Red Hill.
Hetherington has made no secret of his desire to earn a starting spot, but is stuck behind State of Origin and Kangaroos sensation Pat Carrigan.However, Maguire shut down any move and reportedly reassured the 25-year-old he was part of his plans, having displayed the gritty persona the incoming mentor adores in a player.The Broncos’ skipper-in-waiting was used at prop in the Pacific Championships, and a shift up frontWhile a Carrigan move is no sure thing, Hetherington’s most viable avenue into the starting team will be as a middle forward, despite being a back-row option. “That’s my goal and what I am trying to do this preseason. I just have to keep training hard and stay injury free, but I have got to give myself every opportunity to get that jersey,” Hetherington said, when asked if he intended to claim the lock duties.“It’s always good to know people want you, and it raises your confidence. I never really wanted to leave here, I’ve only ever been at this club since I was straight out of school. “I don’t want to talk myself up too much, but I’d like to think I play a tough brand of foot. I rely on my defensive side of things … I could play on the edge if Madge needed me to.Ben Hunt has returned to the Broncos after a seven-year stint with the Dragons.The Broncos’ return to preseason this week from the Christmas break has coincided with the comeback for Ezra Mam, who conducted his first training session since Marquee recruit Ben Hunt has also launched his Red Hill homecoming, in a crucial injection of experience which the club lacked in 202
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