Adam Reynolds knows he will be a target, but has scoffed at suggestions he is taking a risk with his early return from a biceps tear and is ready to lead Brisbane on a winning run to the NRL finals. The 34-year-old Broncos skipper returned three weeks ahead of schedule last week to orchestrate a 30-14 win over Newcastle and break a six-game losing streak. Brisbane, four points outside the top eight, host Canterbury on Saturday afternoon and need to win five of their next six games to play finals.
Bulldogs giant Viliame Kikau will no doubt test Reynolds’ biceps out at Suncorp Stadium but the veteran half is up for the challenge. “Halves are always a target. It is the same every week,” Reynolds said.
“It doesn’t matter if you are injured or not injured. If I wasn’t up for it I wouldn’t play. Adam Reynolds returns from injury for the Broncos.
Credit: Getty Images “There was no risk (returning early), no more risk than in two or three week’s time. Carrying an old existing injury into a game there is always going to be a risk. “Ninety-nine per cent of players play with risk every week and I am no different.
I was fully confident going out and doing my job for the team. The coaches and players have trust in me.” Reynolds had a wrestling session with former Broncos forward Josh McGuire last week and said the way he got through that convinced him he was ready to return for the side after missing 11 weeks of action.
His inclusion against the Knights had the Bronc.