A devastating injury has boosted the Broncos skipper’s Origin chances. Meanwhile, Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has revealed the next steps for an emerging prospect.
Brisbane rookie primed to take next stepA brutal injury blow to NSW hooker Apisai Koroisau could be what cements Broncos skipper Adam Reynolds a shock State of Origin comeback.
“I’m hoping he’s all right. I’ve been playing like that since I came into the NRL, since the start, and obviously there’s been a couple of times where a player has put their head in the wrong position and come off second best.Mark Kolbe/Getty Images South Sydney dummy-half Damian Cook – a surprise Blues axing given he has featured in each encounter since 2018 – looms as the likely successor for the No.9 jumper.Broncos coach Kevin Walters believed Reynolds’ former links with Cook and the returning Latrell Mitchell from his days at the Rabbitohs could be the final piece in cementing his selection.
“I certainly do [think he’s done enough], but that’s Brad’s team and what he does with that other side that’s fine,” he said. The 21-year-old made his NRL debut back in 2021 but a host of injury and concussion concerns hindered his progress and has kept him to just four career games.But the powerful edge threat has rediscovered his mojo in 2023; scoring six tries in eight appearances for Norths Devils in Queensland Cup to earn a first-grade recall.
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