Will the Brisbane Broncos suffer the same fate as South Sydney did under Michael Maguire a decade ago - when ‘Madge’ fell out with big Sam Burgess?

It started with a classic bit of Michael ‘Madge’ Maguire culture building.

Eels star Mitch Moses has defended the club’s decision to sign half Jonah Pezet to a one-year bridging deal before Pezet leaves to the Broncos in 2027.

A new crop of talent is ready to make a statement with the NRL 2026 Pre-Season Challenge continuing this week.

In 2021, Javon Andrews ran out onto the field to represent Logan Brothers in a routine rugby league match against Souths Logan Magpies.

The Broncos have gone on the defensive following reports the club ‘low-balled’ Payne Haas before he shocked the NRL by signing with Souths.