Broncos want Hunt

COMEBACK king Karmichael Hunt will report for Broncos training on Monday as the controversial code-hopping superstar takes his first step towards a stunning return to the NRL.

Hunt’s long, winding and at times harrowing sporting career has taken another remarkable twist with Brisbane coach Kevin Walters opening the door for the 34-year-old to turn out in Broncos colours.

Hunt has been playing in the Intrust Super Cup with Brisbane’s feeder club Souths Logan and will feature alongside dumped Broncos half Anthony Milford in the clash against Norths Devils at Davies Park on Sunday.

But Hunt could soon find himself back in the big league, with the former Queensland Origin star set to be placed on a train-and-trial contract with a view to his second coming as a Bronco later this year.

Under the terms of that deal, Hunt would not be available for Broncos selection until Round 11 on May 22.

For now, Hunt will bide his time at Brisbane training, with Walters believing Karmichael’s incredible success as a multi-code athlete can bring some experience to the embattled Broncos.

Hunt launched his career with the Broncos as a 17-yearold in 2004 and has come full circle almost two decades later with Walters considering deploying him in the halves to help Tom Dearden, Brodie Croft and the out-of-favour Milford.

Souths Logan CEO Jim McClelland confirmed he is in talks with the Broncos for the NRL, AFL and rugby union veteran to return to Red Hill.

“The Broncos have asked me if it would be OK for Karmichael

to go in there and do some training and then see what unfolds from there,” he said. “I spoke to the Broncos last week when they were in Sydney.

“I spoke to Karmichael the other day and he said he will drop in to the Broncos from Monday. Karmichael has gone into the Broncos a few times this year to help mentor the young players.”

It has been nearly 12 years since Hunt played the last of his 126 games for the Broncos in Brisbane’s 2009 preliminary final loss to Melbourne.