Brisbane Broncos Secure Key Signings Amid Rising Concerns Over Selwyn Cobbo’s Future
Brisbane Broncos have made significant moves to lock down some of their most valuable players, signaling a renewed commitment to a core roster—but at the same time, the future of young outside back Selwyn Cobbo has been thrown into uncertainty.
Veteran halfback Adam Reynolds has agreed to extend his playing career by another year, signing a deal that will keep him at the Broncos until the conclusion of the 2026 NRL season. The 33-year-old playmaker, who will be 36 by the end of the extension, has decided to remain with the Brisbane-based club despite speculation linking him to a late-career switch to the Wests Tigers. Reynolds has played a key role since joining the Broncos from South Sydney, helping the team reach the 2023 NRL Grand Final and surpassing the 300-game mark earlier in the current season.
Broncos CEO Dave Donaghy praised Reynolds’ continued influence both on and off the field. “Since coming to Brisbane in 2022, Adam has been a true leader. His impact has been immense, and we’re thrilled that he’s chosen to stay for another season. His experience, vision, and leadership are invaluable assets for us,” Donaghy said.
In addition to retaining Reynolds, the Broncos have secured a fresh three-year contract with Kotoni Staggs, a hard-running centre and former New South Wales State of Origin player. The deal will keep Staggs at the club until at least the end of 2028, just after he turns 30. Staggs, who made his debut for the club as a teenager, has grown into a vital presence on the field and in the locker room. Donaghy applauded Staggs’ loyalty and development over the years. “Kotoni began his time with us as a young boy full of potential, and we’ve all watched him mature into one of our leaders,” he remarked.
While these re-signings provide stability for the Broncos’ spine and outside backs, they also raise pressing questions about the status of Selwyn Cobbo. Once considered among the most promising young backs in the NRL, Cobbo has struggled to find his place in 2025. The 22-year-old winger/fullback is currently playing in reserve grade despite being on a lucrative contract reportedly worth $625,000 per year. With his contract set to expire at the end of the season and no extension yet announced, Cobbo’s position at the club looks increasingly precarious.
Several factors appear to be influencing the club’s stance on Cobbo. Reports have emerged suggesting that his fitness has been a concern this season, particularly under new NSW Blues coach Michael Maguire, who has placed greater emphasis on work rate and physical durability. Meanwhile, Brisbane’s depth in the backline has only grown. Players such as Gehamat Shibasaki, Jesse Arthars, and the emerging Deine Mariner have all been performing strongly, giving coach Kevin Walters plenty of options and putting further pressure on Cobbo to regain his place.
Cobbo’s struggles represent a sharp contrast to his meteoric rise in 2022, when he earned a call-up to the Queensland State of Origin team. Back then, he was touted as a future superstar, combining electric speed with impressive finishing ability. But in recent months, inconsistencies in form and a perceived lack of physical intensity have cast a shadow over his development. While the Broncos have not made any public declarations about Cobbo’s future, the silence surrounding contract negotiations could indicate the club is preparing to move on.
The re-signing of Staggs and Reynolds isn’t the only contract news coming out of Red Hill. The club has also reached an agreement with highly regarded young hooker Blake Mozer. At just 21 years old, Mozer has inked a two-year extension that will keep him with the Broncos through the 2027 season. A product of the Broncos’ development system, Mozer has been part of the club’s setup since he was 13 years old and is seen as a long-term option at dummy half.
Mozer has been gradually introduced to top-level football and is expected to play a more prominent role moving forward. With Jake Turpin having moved on and Billy Walters’ long-term role still in flux, Mozer may soon become a key figure in Brisbane’s middle third, especially given his playmaking potential and defensive reliability.
Despite this flurry of positive re-signings, a number of players remain in limbo regarding their futures. Among them are versatile forward Jack Gosiewski, hard-working utility Kobe Hetherington, and front-rower Corey Jensen. All three are yet to sign new deals beyond the 2025 season. Each brings a different skill set to the Broncos pack—Gosiewski with his ability to play edge or middle, Hetherington with his tenacity and tackling work rate, and Jensen with his size and go-forward—but the club will need to make decisions in the coming months as they manage salary cap constraints.
The Broncos’ recruitment and retention strategy appears to be focused on blending proven veterans like Reynolds and Staggs with younger talent such as Mozer and Mariner. However, this approach requires difficult choices, especially when high-profile players like Cobbo are struggling to justify their current deals. If Cobbo fails to return to top form before the end of the season, the club may decide to part ways rather than offer a new contract at similar value.
Outside interest in Cobbo is expected to be strong if he hits the open market. Several clubs are likely to see potential in a young player who has already shown flashes of elite talent at the representative level. However, any future deal could be complicated by salary expectations and questions about his consistency and fitness.
For now, Brisbane fans can take comfort in the long-term commitments from Reynolds, Staggs, and Mozer. These re-signings reflect a stable internal culture and a belief in the current direction under coach Kevin Walters and CEO Dave Donaghy. Still, the saga surrounding Selwyn Cobbo looms large and could define the Broncos’ backline decisions heading into 2026.
If Cobbo can re-establish himself and finish the season strong, he may yet convince the club to give him another shot. But if things continue on their current path, he may become one of the highest-profile players to leave Red Hill in recent memory.
