Prized Broncos recruit Adam Reynolds remained tight-lipped on Wednesday when addressing the mystery surrounding his 2022 halves partner.
Whether Billy Walters, Tyson Gamble or Albert Kelly joins the Rabbitohs premiership-winner in the halves next season remains uncertain – and Reynolds gave away no clues during his first media conference as a Bronco.
“I’ve been training with Billy, I’ve got a good relationship with Albert, Tyson’s obviously another one. He’s pretty experienced. There are a number of candidates that can do the job,” Reynolds said.
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“Obviously when we come back in the new year we’ll get a clearer picture.”
Walters, the son of second-year Brisbane coach Kevin, has switched from Wests Tigers to the Broncos and spent more time than anyone partnering Reynolds in the halves at training.
He’s 27 and has played only 12 NRL games, with the Storm and Tigers, but has arrived at the Broncos determined to become a first-grade regular.
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Reynolds shifted attention to Walters’ dad when asked if he was the front-runner to snap up the No.6 jersey.
“I’m not too sure. You’d have to ask Kev that He’s the man in charge and he’s got a clear idea of what’s going on,” Reynolds said with a laugh.
“I’ve loved my time mixing it up with different players. It’s been a pretty good experience meeting all the boys and forming those new combinations.”
Walters says Brisbane fans should be rapt with the healthy competition for five-eighth.
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“That’s my top goal but … we’ve got a lot of competition for that No.6,” Walters said on 4BC’s Wide World of Sports radio.
“So I think the Broncos fans should be quite happy with … the competitive mix for the No.6 jersey.
“Whoever gets it round one – they might not be there round four if they’re not performing.
“Broncos fans should be very excited for that No.6 (competition).
“Who knows who’s going to get it?”
Brisbane are aiming to return to finals football in 2022, after collecting the wooden spoon in 2020 and finishing 14th this year.
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