Broncos Drop Selection Bombshell: Haas, Mam & Reynolds Back for Prelim Showdown – Can Brisbane End the Title Drought at Suncorp?
Suncorp Stadium is bracing for a maroon eruption after the Brisbane Broncos named their full-strength squad for Sunday’s NRL preliminary final, with star trio Payne Haas, Ezra Mam, and Adam Reynolds all cleared to return for the must-win clash against either the Bulldogs or Panthers.
The announcement comes hot on the heels of last week’s unforgettable golden-point classic—Ben Hunt’s extra-time heroics and Reece Walsh’s fearless sin-bin masterclass still fresh in fans’ minds. Now, with Haas overcoming his ankle scare, Mam back at full pace following his PCL setback, and Reynolds’ tactical kicking ready to steer the ship, Michael Maguire’s men look primed for a grand final push.
Broncos fans have lit up X, with #BroncosPrelim trending and posts like “Haas is back—this is our year!” sparking belief across Queensland. Yet big questions remain: who takes control of the No.7 jersey if Reynolds starts, and what reshuffle awaits for Kobe Hetherington or Xavier Willison?
After grinding out a top-four finish despite missing key firepower for stretches, the Broncos’ timing couldn’t be better. This blockbuster return could ignite the drought-busting charge fans have craved since 2003.
Click in for the full squad list, Maguire’s fiery press conference, injury updates, and predicted lineups ahead of the Suncorp showdown.
Queenslander!