Hunt Eyes Dynamic Partnership with Walsh in Broncos Return
As Ben Hunt gears up for his highly anticipated return to the Brisbane Broncos in the No. 6 jersey, he has outlined his plan to form a lethal left-sided attacking alliance with star fullback Reece Walsh. The experienced playmaker will make his comeback in Thursday night’s Round 1 blockbuster against the Sydney Roosters, eager to make an immediate impact.
Hunt, who has spent the past several seasons leading the St. George Illawarra Dragons, returns to the club where his NRL journey began, slotting into the five-eighth role alongside halfback Adam Reynolds. However, it is his combination with Walsh that he believes could be a game-changer for the Broncos this season.
“We’ve been working hard on building that connection, and I think we can do some real damage together,” Hunt said. “Reece is such an electric player with his speed and footwork, and I want to make sure I’m putting him in the best positions to create opportunities.”
Walsh, who had a breakout season in 2023, is expected to thrive with Hunt’s composure and game management complementing his natural attacking instincts. The duo has been fine-tuning their partnership throughout the preseason, focusing on their timing and communication to ensure they can unlock opposition defenses.
With the Broncos boasting a strong forward pack and Reynolds steering the team around the park, Hunt’s presence as an additional playmaker adds another dimension to Brisbane’s attack. His ability to take pressure off Reynolds while linking up with Walsh and the left-edge strike weapons could be a key factor in the club’s premiership push.
As the Broncos prepare for a tough test against the Roosters, all eyes will be on Hunt and Walsh to see if their new combination can spark Brisbane’s season with a statement victory.
