REYNOLDS WANTS BANG FOUR A BUCK FROM THE BRONCOS

ADAM Reynolds will defect to the Broncos if they agree to a four-year, $2.8 million deal to bring the Rabbitohs premiership playmaker to Red Hill.

News Corp can reveal the Reynolds contract saga has taken a dramatic twist, with the South Sydney halfback outlining his interest in a fouryear deal to remain in the NRL until the end of 2025.

The Sharks are considered frontrunners to sign Reynolds on a three-year contract but the Rabbitohs veteran’s shock request for a fourth season has opened the door for the Broncos to win a bidding war.

Broncos coach Kevin Walters and new chief executive Dave Donaghy flew to Sydney last Sunday for talks with Reynolds, who spoke about his wish list, including the possibility of a four-year contract.

Cronulla are keen to sign the former NSW Origin halfback for three years but have baulked at a fourth season – bringing the Broncos firmly into the frame to lure Reynolds from Redfern to Red Hill.

Souths coach Wayne Bennett, who will depart the Rabbitohs at season’s end, believes Reynolds would be the right fit for a Broncos club desperate to break a 15-year premiership drought.

“Adam would fit in fine at the Broncos,” Bennett said.

“He is a good bloke. He wouldn’t have issues fitting in at any club.

“He gets it. He is not a big mouth, he doesn’t talk a lot of rubbish. He is professional.

“He would be perfect for the Broncos, no doubt about that.”

The Broncos are seriously weighing up Reynolds’ request.

They have the salary-cap space to afford Reynolds at $700,000 a season, but the question is whether they can take on the risk of a four-year term for a playmaker who turns 31 in July.

Reynolds’ meeting with the Broncos was described as “extremely positive”.

Contrary to speculation he would not leave Sydney because of his partner and their four kids, Reynolds made it clear to the Broncos he would have no issue moving to Brisbane

... if the price is right.

A four-year contract would deliver Reynolds to the Broncos and finally give the club a senior, premiership-winning playmaker who could haul Brisbane back into finals contention next season.

Walters has offered Reynolds the Broncos captaincy next season, but the clincher would be a four-year deal that could see the schemer play NRL beyond his 35th birthday.