Broncos captain revealed

Seibold goes for Glenn

RUGBY LEAGUE: Not so long ago, Alex Glenn was unsure whether he would be offered another Brisbane contract.

No wonder the 31-year-old backrower thought it was “surreal” to be unveiled as the new Broncos skipper yesterday.

But the ex-Kiwi international didn’t waste time warming to his new role, vowing to lead the club back to greatness in 2020 and end their 14-year premiership drought.

Replacing Darius Boyd, Glenn is the first nonQueensland player to be named Broncos captain in the club’s 32-year history.

Months ago, Glenn admitted he was not sure whether he would even remain at Red Hill after being courted by Penrith and linked to the Titans as his Broncos contract expired.

In the end he re-signed for another two seasons in November, before being told “weeks ago” by coach Anthony Seibold that he would take over from Boyd as skipper.

“It is quite surreal. Even driving here I kept saying ‘this is crazy’,” a proud Glenn told media yesterday after fighting back tears.

“I didn’t know where I was going last year, whether I would be going down south.

“So to ... re-sign with a club that I love so much for another two years and then be named club captain, it is something I am so grateful for ... I am truly blessed. I just want to do everyone proud.”

Glenn has been a humble servant for the Broncos since arriving as a teenager, earning the under-20 captaincy before carving out 259 games after making his NRL debut in 2009.

He said he wanted to erase the bitter memories of 2019 and bring the premiership trophy back to Brisbane “where it belonged”.

The six-time premiers capped a hot and cold year with a humiliating 2019 finals exit, a record 58-0 thumping from the Eels that appeared to seal Boyd’s fate as skipper.

“We came in the first day of pre-season and spoke about that game,” Glenn said.

“We use it as motivation to make sure that never happens again, to make sure we strive for greatness in 2020.”

Seibold said he had told Boyd last September that he would be losing the captaincy.

“He took it like a man. He said, ‘If you think that is the best decision for the club then I am all in’. Darius is a pro,” Seibold said of Boyd’s reaction to losing the captaincy.

“Ultimately I wanted to take some of the pressure and spotlight off Darius so he can enjoy his rugby league at the end of his career ... (he) remains an integral part of our leadership group.”