The Broncos have splashed $1.2 million over three years to keep boom back-rower Brendan Piakura as rival clubs prepared to swoop on the 18-year-old. Piakura, who turns 19 next month, is a former Australian Schoolboys and Queensland Under 18s star and is seen as a big part of Brisbane's future forward pack. The Broncos announced the three-year-deal this afternoon, with Piakura's signature following on the heels of a deal to upgrade fellow back-rower Jordan Riki, who was also in danger of being lost to the struggling powerhouse. Broncos coach Kevin Walters trumpeted the signing just hours before his 1-4 side hosts the Panthers to kick off Round 6. "He's a very good young player who has been in our pathways system for many years," Walters said. "It's great to see him sign a three-year contract to stay at the club, and coming off the back of Jordan Riki's contract news a few weeks back, it shows that the Broncos are heading in the right direction." The re-commitment of Piakura and Riki puts them among a talented young group of Broncos forwards who have been secured on multi-year deals. The list of young tyros also includes Payne Haas, Pat Carrigan, Tom Flegler and Ethan Bullemor, giving the Broncos the makings of a dominant pack for years to come.
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