Reynolds fighting fit for Broncos

BRONCOS star recruit Adam Reynolds has been cleared to lead Brisbane’s 2022 revival after avoiding off-season shoulder surgery.

Reynolds will report for his first pre-season as a Bronco in mid-december with a clean bill of health following South Sydney’s grand final campaign.

There were fears Reynolds may have required surgery after carrying a shoulder injury late in the season.

A reconstruction would have sidelined him for six months and been a hammer blow to Broncos coach Kevin Walters in his quest to make Brisbane great again after this year’s 14th-placed finish.

But scans this week cleared Brisbane’s marquee man (pictured) of surgery and he will link up with the Broncos following his 10-week veteran player’s break.

Broncos football chief Ben Ikin confirmed the positive news for the club.

“Adam had a scan at the end of the season and it came back positive – no surgery required,” he said.

“He had an exit medical at Souths and the reports were sent to our club to be reviewed.

“He’s now on his 10-week break and not due at training until mid-december.”

Reynolds, 31, is Brisbane’s No.1 recruit for 2022, with the former NSW Origin halfback tasked with helping the Broncos fight back from consecutive bottom-four finishes.

Given he has played 10 seasons in the NRL, Reynolds is entitled to a longer break than less experienced players.

He is not due to report for training until shortly before Christmas and has been holidaying in the Whitsundays with his soon-to-be former Rabbitohs teammates.

Fellow high-profile Broncos recruit Kurt Capewell is also not due to begin training with his new club until December after featuring in Penrith’s premiership season.