NRL Don't miss out on the headlines from NRL. Followed categories will be added to My News. Broncos legend and club board member Darren Lockyer has shed light on the reasons for Brisbane’s brutal sacking of Kevin Walters.
Despite being contracted until the end of 2026, Walters was axed last month following a disappointing season that saw the Broncos finish 12th on the ladder and miss finals. Watch the UK Super League final Warriors v Hull KR LIVE on Kayo Sports. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1.
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The Broncos have since appointed Michael Maguire as coach on a three-year deal with high hopes he can steer Brisbane’s talented roster to a first premiership since 2006. Lockyer told the Courier Mail the board made the decision to sack Walters after the team’s form dipped significantly in the second half of the season to finish with 10 wins and 14 losses. “Kevvie is a great bloke and that’s what makes it so difficult,” said Lockyer, who won three premierships as a player with Walters.
“This year at the back end of the year the team fell away significantly. The call was made based on the playing talent that is there at the Broncos, which there is plenty of. Kevin Walters was sacked with two years left on his deal.
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