AdminAccording to sources, the Broncos have extended the contracts of three players in a $3.5 million retention blitz, dealing a devastating new blow to Selwyn Cobbo’s ambitions of staying in Brisbane. Despite earning almost $650,000 this season, Cobbo’s future is uncertain due to the club’s wage limit crunch, and the Broncos have yet to offer the off-contract standout a new contract after putting other players first. Brisbane has now locked down three of Cobbo’s teammates, which is another blow to the former Origin hero. Cobbo will likely be forced to leave the squad unless he accepts a large pay cut to stay. The Courier Mail claims that Brisbane has agreed to extend the contract of captain Adam Reynolds.Kotoni Staggs, a gun center, and Blake Mozer, a young hooker with promise.
Last week, it was revealed that Reynolds, who has been living in Brisbane with his wife and four children, turned down a two-year, $1.5 million offer to join the Wests Tigers. Reynolds declined a one-year contract extension with the Broncos, which would have cost him about $1 million and an additional year.
“A lot of clubs expressed interest in ‘Reyno,'” Brisbane coach Michael Maguire told The Courier Mail following the announcement of Reynolds’ contract. “Reyno has demonstrated his desire to stick with the team and accomplish his goal of winning a premiership. He can play for another 12 months, I’m sure of it.”
A three-year agreement for Staggs, valued at approximately $800,000 each season, has also been finalized by the Broncos, giving them an additional boost ahead of Sunday’s home game against the Sharks. Shortly after taking over as coach, Maguire promoted Staggs to Brisbane’s leadership group in 2025, and he earned the Allan Langer Award as the team’s finest back the previous season.
In the past two or three months, I’ve witnessed him grow as a leader and as a person,” Maguire said. “He sets the standards for what we want to accomplish here, is very vocal, and does a great job in team meetings.”
Additionally, the Broncos have taken steps to sign young hooker Mozer for a another two seasons. After making his NRL debut in 2023, Mozer has played nine games. He was considered to be Brisbane’s first-choice dummy half at the beginning of the season, but he had a shoulder injury during preseason and has not played in 2025.
As the Broncos prolong their triumvirate, Selwyn Cobbo’s future is questionable. But it’s unclear what Cobbo will gain from Brisbane’s multi-million dollar extensions. Before being benched for Brisbane’s decisive victory over the Titans in round 14, the former Maroons star’s career was already in doubt. Additionally, Cobbo was once more left off of the Broncos’ roster for their matchup with Cronulla on Sunday.
Cobbo may be destined for a lengthy stay in reserve grade, since Josiah Karapani is showing well as Cobbo’s replacement on the wing. Additionally, it simply makes a big-money relocation out of Brisbane more likely.
It is believed that Cobbo views himself as a fullback and that, should he decide to join a rival team, he might fetch bids over $900,000 annually. The Dragons, Roosters, and Tigers are among the teams connected to a move for the 23-year-old, and Cobbo’s management has apparently been gauging interest from rival teams and is eager to resolve his future in the upcoming months. Cobbo might possibly agree to a one-year contract extension at Brisbane on a lower wage before pursuing the financial opportunities at expansion teams in Perth or Papua New Guinea.
Reece Walsh on cusp of State of Origin development as Selwyn Cobbo cops new Broncos blow
The match against the Sharks serves as a trial for their pursuit of a return to the State of Origin arena, while Selwyn Cobbo’s future with the Broncos seems uncertain. On Wednesday, coach Billy Slater will try to tie the series against NSW; if not, it will be his second consecutive series loss while leading his state. Slater will be under tremendous pressure to win Game 2 and demonstrate that he can boost his team’s performance, even though his employment for the 2026 series is guaranteed. Additionally, Walsh, Jesse Arthars, and Brendan Piakura want to make an impression on Slater at club football in case they have a chance to be called up for Queensland soon.
The Broncos have lost six of their last eight games, putting them on a downward trajectory over the past two months. However, Walsh’s comeback in their most recent game undoubtedly helped the Broncos get back on track. In Adam Reynolds’ 300th NRL game, the fullback made a comeback against the Titans and scored two tries to help his team win.
And Arthars believes Walsh could be in the frame of an Origin recall. Walsh injured his knee back in round seven against the Warriors, which coincided with a dip in form.
After playing the last two series under Slater, Walsh was the state’s incumbent fullback. However, after his inconsistent performance in the first seven rounds, he was predicted to lose his spot to Kalyn Ponga. Walsh has returned to the Broncos fullback position looking like a different player, though, suggesting that he has used his time off to reshape his game. Additionally, Arthars stated that Walsh has the work ethic to regain his jersey under Slater, contingent on Queensland’s performance in Game 2 in Perth. “Walshy went through a tough period with his knee, and he’s another player we want to have out there as much as we can,” Arthars stated.
After being demoted, Selwyn Cobbo’s Broncos career is in jeopardy. Winger Selwyn Cobbo is in uncertainty at the Broncos, while Walsh is hoping to make a stronger case for an Origin return this weekend. The winger has been playing for Wynnum-Manly since coach Michael Maguire dropped him to the HostPlus Cup two weeks ago. Cobbo’s Broncos future is in doubt since he hasn’t pleased Maguire enough to warrant a recall and was left off the team for the game against the Sharks. Cobbo’s management met with the team last week to talk about his future, according to the Courier Mail.
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