The Brisbane Broncos, last year’s NRL grand finalists, have faced a tough conclusion to their 2024 season, raising concerns about the team’s future direction and the potential implications for head coach Kevin Walters. After a campaign marked by inconsistency and injuries, the Broncos will be looking to regroup and make significant changes ahead of the 2025 season. Many are now questioning whether Walters can inspire a turnaround after what has been a challenging year for the club.
Injuries to key players played a major role in the Broncos’ struggles, forcing the team to reshuffle its lineup on several occasions. Captain Adam Reynolds, who missed a significant part of the season due to injury, addressed the season’s shortcomings in an interview with SEN 1170 Mower’s Club, shedding light on the Broncos’ internal review and the team’s plan moving forward.
“We sat down and reviewed the season, we had a questionnaire amongst the whole team about things we want to improve on and get better at as a team,” Reynolds explained. “As preseason approaches, that’s when I’ll sit down with a couple of senior boys, we’ll get on the same page and move in the same direction.”
The candid reflection highlights the Broncos’ commitment to learning from their mistakes and fostering a collaborative approach in addressing their shortcomings. With senior players like Reynolds playing a key role in steering the team, the Broncos aim to build a stronger foundation for 2025.
Reynolds also pointed to injuries as a key factor in their disappointing performance. “It’s a hard one, a lot of injuries and what now played a part,” he said, noting that his own absence from multiple rounds had impacted the team’s cohesion. “We had a shorter preseason which is not ideal… there’s a lot of expectations.”
The captain acknowledged that the team could have responded earlier to their struggles, admitting that the team may have missed the opportunity to stem their decline sooner. “Probably just getting on top of it sooner, recognising that the season wasn’t going the way that we liked, just trying to put a stop to it earlier,” Reynolds remarked.
Despite the challenges, Reynolds has committed to another year with the Broncos, signing a one-year extension that will keep him at the club until the end of 2025. While his long-term future remains uncertain, Reynolds is hopeful that the Broncos can make the necessary adjustments and come back stronger next year.
“Obviously pretty disappointed the way it finished, but it gives us a great opportunity for a bigger preseason next year and hopefully we’ll come back and do something great,” Reynolds said optimistically.
With the club’s leadership determined to bounce back and a renewed focus on preparation, fans of the Brisbane Broncos will be eager to see how the team responds in 2025. Whether Kevin Walters remains at the helm or not, the pressure is on for the Broncos to deliver and return to the top of the NRL ladder.
