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Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has revealed a new recruit is in the frame for a starting spot in the first round.
Meanwhile, the Broncos have responded to injury concerns regarding star fullback Reece Walsh.
Read on for the latest NRL news in Central off-season.
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BRONCOS’ REDEMPTION AFTER INJURY CRACKS
The Broncos have confirmed there is no concern over Reece Walsh after the star fullback was spotted in a moon boot.
Walsh shared a video on social media of his teammates tuning in to the NFL playoffs and in that video, his right foot was seen in a moon boot.
It sparked fears that Brisbane’s marquee could miss the start of the season.
But according to News Corp, Broncos insiders believe Walsh was just playing a practical joke by wearing the moon boot in his video.
The club’s media manager Steele Tallon also eased any fears on Tuesday when he tweeted a video of Walsh at training.
The 20-year-old looked confident as he barked orders from behind and ran during the opposition session.
Broncos fullback Reece Walsh. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)Source: Getty Images
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UNREAL RADER IN FRAME FOR 17
Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has revealed recruit Danny Levi could be the man to wear the No.9 jersey in Canberra’s first regular-season clash.
The 26-year-old Samoan international spent a season in the Super League with Huddersfield after a nine-game spell with the Broncos in 2021.
According to The Daily Telegraph, Levi was signed as cover for the retiring Josh Hodgson, but the former Newcastle gun comes at a fraction of the cost.
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Hodgson reportedly earned around $800,000 per season, while Levi’s two-year contract is said to be worth only $150,000 per year.
While Canberra already have Tom Starling and Zac Woolford competing for the dummy-half spot, Stuart said Levi had a “100 per cent” chance of starting this season.
“He really hit the ground running,” Stuart said.
“He is fit and healthy and he bought in the right place.
Canberra recruit Danny Levi has been training with his new teammates following his move back to the NRL this year. Credit: Provided. Source: The Daily Telegraph
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“Danny is going to have an opportunity in our first trial.”
Canberra take on the Bulldogs in their first pre-season clash at Ack Weyman Oval in Moruya on February 12.
The Broncos were also reportedly interested in re-signing Levi, but instead decided to allow Billy Walters, Cory Paix and young gun Blake Mozer to battle for their positions.
Levi has also represented New Zealand in the past who recently played Samoa at the 2022 Rugby League World Cup, before returning home early due to personal reasons.
