**Brisbane Broncos Great Floats Shock Kotoni Staggs Theory Amid Ezra Mam Drama**
Brisbane Broncos legend Corey Parker has raised a surprising theory involving Kotoni Staggs as the club deals with ongoing speculation surrounding star five-eighth Ezra Mam’s future.
Mam, who played a crucial role in the Broncos’ 2023 NRL Grand Final run, is off contract at the end of 2025, but there are growing concerns that the club may struggle to retain him due to salary cap pressures. With fullback Reece Walsh and halfback Adam Reynolds already commanding significant salaries, Brisbane faces tough decisions about its long-term roster.
Speaking on *Fox League*, Parker suggested that Staggs—who has been a key part of the Broncos’ backline since 2018—could be a player the club considers moving on to free up space for Mam’s extension. While Staggs remains one of the best centers in the game, his reported $800,000-per-season contract puts pressure on Brisbane’s salary cap.
“Could they be looking at a scenario where they make a tough call on Kotoni Staggs?” Parker questioned. “When you’ve got a guy like Ezra Mam who’s a generational talent, you need to do everything possible to keep him.”
Staggs has been a consistent performer for the Broncos, offering both attacking firepower and defensive strength. However, with young gun Deine Mariner emerging as a potential replacement, the club may consider offloading Staggs to retain Mam.
Broncos coach Kevin Walters has remained tight-lipped on the matter, insisting the club wants to keep Mam long-term. However, as negotiations heat up, speculation around the futures of Staggs and other high-profile players is likely to continue.
