Adam Reynolds, the captain of the Brisbane Broncos, is relying on the team’s young players to step up and cover for Kurt Capewell, who is leaving to play for the Warriors.

if Capewell’s contract was still in effect, he joined Thomas Flegler and Keenan Palasia as forwards who had departed Red Hill for 2024 this week. Reynolds expressed optimism that the next generation of players will be able to take up Capewell’s position, even if his absence would be felt.

He’s a senior player here, so it’s a big impact on the team,” said Reynolds, who hopes to stay with the team past 2024.

“Kurt clearly arrived at the same time as me, and while he performs admirably on the field, I believe his off-field contributions are where you really get the most value out of him.

“There will definitely be a bit of a hole there because of his professionalism in and around training, the standards he sets, and the fact that he was a major part of this club and the reason we had some success last year.

However, I can’t wait for these young boys to stand up, assume some responsibility, and develop into very wonderful individuals.

“We’ve seen younger players do well when given the chance in the past.

“It’s just about making sure that training goes smoothly and that everyone feels at ease with the people that fill those positions, but everyone has a part to play.

“There are guys who will succeed and develop in that position as well.”

Players have already advanced in their growth this past season; two such players are Brendan

Piakura and Jordan Riki, who have both made the right edge their own and just signed contracts that will keep them with the team until 2027.

But even with Fletcher Baker—who can also play in the second row—the depth issue still exists.

“There are always questions; we had some player losses the year before, but we handled it pretty well,” Reynolds remarked.