Billy Walters' burning desire to return to Grand Final stage

Billy Walters has revealed his desire to return the games biggest stage and win another premiership with the Brisbane Broncos after the utility injured his ACL in the sides 2025 qualifying final and missed the big dance.

“I’d like to get back to here, but wearing a jersey this time… not a polo shirt,” he said.

Walters also revealed he played for 15 minutes on the knee without knowing the full extent of the injury, saying the adrenaline of the game masked the pain of the second ACL injury in his career.

"I was lucky enough I could run on it, and I was lucky that Canberra didn't really exploit me in defence," he said.

“After I cooled down a bit I was a bit nervous, but I still wasn’t thinking it was my ACL.

“It was pretty heart breaking but that’s the way it goes sometimes.”

With surgery more than four months behind him, Walters stepped out onto Red Hill field to complete his first run since the injury last week.

The squad has been staying around me and keeping positive.

“It’s a pretty long process, but I’ve got Braithen Scott with me, so we just bounce off each other and keep each other positive. It feels a bit weird, you’ve got to learn to run again.

“I have seen some clips of me running and I can tell that it’s my first run back, but pain wise it’s pretty good."

Not expected to return until the second half of the season, Walters will have to do what he can to remain positive and do his part for the team.

“Rehab has gone pretty quick to be honest, but it was a little bit hard watching the boys," he continued.

“I’ve just got to do what I’ve got to do to try and get on back on the field and I can’t wait.”

Broncos release statement following violent incident at Suncorp

Footage circulated online after the Broncos first round loss to Penrith appears to show a fight breaking out withing Suncorp Stadium.

"The Brisbane Broncos are aware of an incident involving a small snumber of spectators at the conclusion of last night's match at Suncorp Stadium," it reads.

"The behaviour shown in footage circulating online is disappointing and does not reflect the values of the Broncos or the overwhelming majority of fans who support the game in the right spirit.

"Rugby league is a game for families and anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated. Those involved risk significant sanctions, including long-term bans from attending NRL matches.

"Suncorp Stadium management and Queensland Police are responsible for stadium security and dealt with the incident at the time, and are investigating further with the Broncos supporting any appropriate action taken."

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