Ben Hunt has identified the need to get Reece Walsh more quality ball in better positions ahead of his arrival at the Brisbane Broncos. New coach Michael Maguire got his man this week when the 34-year-old Hunt agreed to re-join the Broncos on a two-year deal. Hunt started his career at the Broncos before leaving to join the Dragons, but is returning to where it all began in 2025. The addition of the veteran half/hooker makes the Broncos a formidable force heading into next season, with a spine of Walsh, Ezra Mam (when he returns), Adam Reynolds and Hunt enough to strike fear into any opponent. And whether Hunt is playing halfback or hooker, he's well aware that the ball he provides for Walsh will be pivotal to the Broncos' chances. “I’m really excited to be playing with a guy like Reece, he is a freakish talent with speed to burn,” Hunt told News Corp this week. “I’m looking forward to working on our game plans with ‘Reyno’ (Reynolds) because between us two old heads, we can steer the ship around and bring the best out in Reece and the rest of the side. “Reece has unleashed himself pretty well the last few years, but any way I can come in, get him more involved in the game and get him more quality ball in better positions, I think I can help him with that. We (Hunt and Reynolds) can be very beneficial for the side and I’d love to help the younger guys take their game to another level, Reece included.” Hunt has first-hand experience of how damaging Walsh can be, with the pair serving as Queensland teammates in State of Origin for the last two years. And Hunt appears well aware that the Broncos' chances might live and die on how much quality ball he can get to the dynamite fullback.
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