Broncos get their man
Reynolds tasked with rejuvenating Brisbane after signing $2.5m deal
BRISBANE coach Kevin Walters has declared Adam Reynolds will haul the embattled club back into finals contention and the premiership-winning halfback has admitted he was prepared to take on that challenge.
South Sydney on Thursday confirmed Reynolds had signed a three-year deal with the Broncos in what represents
one of the most important scrumbase signings in Brisbane’s 33-year history.
Not since former halfback Ben Hunt steered Brisbane to the 2015 grand final has the club had a seasoned No.7, with the Broncos having churned through 18 halves combinations in the past four years.
Now Walters believes the Broncos have the most important piece in their quest to break a 15-year title drought, snaring a 214-game halfback who has played State of Origin and won a premiership at Souths in 2014. Reynolds will arrive at Red Hill on a $2.5m deal from next season.
Asked if he thinks Reynolds can make reigning woodenspooners the Broncos a finals team again, Walters said: “Of course I do, that’s why we signed him. I’m very excited, it’s wonderful news for the club.
“The club hasn’t had a playmaker of his class and ability for some time since Ben Hunt left here (to join the Dragons).
“Adam is a premiership winner. He brings a lot of experience and a lot of composure in big situations. His goalkicking, his general kicking, his passing game, he is a great halfback so he will do well, but that’s for next year, we have a lot to get through this season before he arrives.”
Reynolds arrived in Brisbane on Thursday afternoon and though still in South Sydney colours, was confident he could help bring success back to Red Hill.
“(The Broncos) were a powerhouse back in the day and I believe there’s a lot of potential here to get back to where it used to be,” Reynolds said.
“That’s next year. That’s not now. I don’t want to take my focus away from South Sydney.
“Later on down the track, yes (I want to take the Broncos to the finals) but I’m not even thinking about that at the moment. I chose Brisbane because it will be a fresh start for me, for my family. It’s a challenge and a challenge I’m looking forward to but that’s next year.”