Young gun latest for Bronc deal
THE Broncos have ramped up their $2 million retention drive and are on the verge of securing rising star Jaydn Su’A as coach Wayne Bennett pieces together the most formidable forward pack in the NRL.
Su’A is set to become the latest Bronco to formally commit to Brisbane, long-term, despite being one of the NRL’s most sought after talents.
The 20-year-old backrower is sidelined for the remainder of the season with a broken ankle, but is expected to sign a new deal soon to join Brisbane’s growing list of outstanding young forwards locked up at Red Hill.
The Broncos last week secured teenage star Payne Haas until 2024, while controversial prop Matt Lodge is finalising a two-year extension to stay at the club until 2020 after resurrecting his career under Bennett.
Young gun David Fifita, the NRL’s first player born in 2000, is signed until 2020, and destructive forward Tevita Pangai Jr has confirmed he will re-sign with Brisbane in November after severing ties with his manager.