‘It should have been prioritised’: Broncos say sorry for Reynolds farewell mess
Brisbane has taken the extraordinary step of apologising to its fans for butchering the send-off of departing captain and halfback Adam Reynolds on Thursday night.
The Melbourne Storm faced the Brisbane Broncos in a devastating 46-20 defeat at Lang Park, marking a disappointing farewell for several departing players. Captain Adam Reynolds was among those unable to play from the sidelines due to injury. Fans criticized a shortened pre-game tribute for Reynolds and other players heading to new clubs or retiring in 2027.
Former Queensland Maroon Billy Moore remarked, "You didn't even know there was a send-off, that's how bad it was." Broncos coach Michael Maguire acknowledged the need for improvement, stating, "We shot ourselves in the foot throughout that game and put pressure on ourselves."
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