Justin Hodges and Nathan Hindmarsh have raised concerns about whether the Broncos might decide to leave Adam Reynolds out of their lineup for the NRL finals, especially since Reece Walsh has been performing so well in Reynolds’ absence. Walsh had an amazing game on Thursday night as the Broncos surprised everyone by defeating the Storm 30-14, which helped them finish in the top four.
The talented fullback scored two tries, helped with another, broke through five tackles, and made a line-break, gaining 134 meters on 14 carries. He also made 11 flawless tackles and only had one mistake – making it possibly one of the best games of his life. This performance marked an incredible stretch for the 23-year-old, who has been the top player in the NRL for the last six weeks. The Broncos have won five out of their last six games, with Walsh scoring five tries and making nine assists during that time.
What’s even more impressive is that they’ve won four games in a row without their usual playmakers Reynolds and Ezra Mam. Ben Hunt and Billy Walters have stepped up significantly as their replacements and have figured out how to make Walsh shine.
Hunt and Walters have been giving Walsh the ball much earlier, letting him show his skills. The fullback is running with the ball more than he did earlier this season when he seemed to concentrate more on making the perfect pass each time he got the ball. What should Michael Maguire do with Adam Reynolds? Fans think it’s no accident that Walsh has been so successful as the main attacker for the Broncos, unlike when he had to stay out of the spotlight behind Reynolds and Mam. This has led to tricky questions about what the Broncos should do if Reynolds is ready to come back next week for the first playoff match.
It seems likely that the veteran halfback will be able to play in a qualifying final, while Mam is also trying to return at some point in the playoffs. However, on the ‘Late Show with Matty Johns’ on Thursday night, Broncos legend Hodges mentioned that it might be smart not to change a winning team. Both Hodges and Hindmarsh suggested that Michael Maguire might be better off keeping Hunt and Walters in the game because of how well they are doing and how they help Walsh excel.
On Friday morning, former Broncos player Andrew McCullough said Hunt and Walters “haven’t missed a beat,” but he believes Reynolds should definitely be back in the game. “Adam is definitely coming back in, and I think Billy goes back to hooker,” McCullough anticipated.
Walsh also made a great 40/20 kick on Thursday night and celebrated his second try right after halftime by mentioning his famous toilet drinking video. “He did alright; I don’t think you’ll have to worry about toilets,” joked Maguire after the game. “He has a lot of personality and certainly draws attention. But at the end of the day, he’s here training hard with the team and he really wants to win.”
Cameron Munster’s amazing statement about Reece Walsh
Cameron Munster, who plays for the Storm, made an impressive comment that Walsh could help Brisbane win the championship. “If he stays focused, he can lead them to success, and I believe he can,” Munster said, feeling upset after Melbourne’s defeat.
He’s been playing really well. You all have been writing articles saying he can be either really good or really bad, but now he’s been performing strongly for the last month or so, and everyone is giving him a lot of credit. He’s truly a talented player.
“If you give players like Ezra Mam and Reece Walsh some time and freedom, they will make you regret it. They are super fast, and in our sport right now, speed is very important because of the six-agains and all the changes in momentum. “
