According to reports from The Courier Mail, Reece Walsh, a star player for the Broncos in the NRL (National Rugby League), is set to become the highest-paid player in the club’s history. The Broncos and Walsh have reportedly agreed to terms on a five-year contract extension worth $5.5 million. This deal will make Walsh, who is only 21 years old, the NRL’s youngest player to earn $1 million per season. The extension will keep him with the Broncos until the end of the 2029 season.
Walsh’s previous contract was set to expire at the end of 2025. However, his management had already planned for him to sign with the Broncos instead of exploring options in free agency, where he could have potentially received even larger offers from other clubs. By committing to the Broncos, Walsh secures his long-term future with the team and becomes a key figure in their plans moving forward.
Reece Walsh’s contract extension with the Broncos is a significant move for the club, especially considering the recent re-signing of five-eighth Ezra Mam. With the key members of the Broncos’ spine, including Walsh, Mam, Pat Carrigan, and Payne Haas, locked down for the long term, the future looks promising for the team.
Unfortunately, Walsh is expected to miss the next 4-6 weeks of play due to a facial fracture suffered during a match against Penrith. However, the newly signed contract extension is likely to provide some consolation and help alleviate the disappointment of his temporary absence. The Broncos can look forward to Walsh’s return to the field and his continued contributions to the team in the years to come.
