- Billy Walters says he didn’t believe the news that his father was fired
- He says he doesn’t think Kevin Walters should be blamed for 2024
Broncos star Billy Walters has revealed how he found out his father was sacked as Brisbane coach and revealed his future at the club.
The Broncos severed ties with their coach last month following a club-wide review into the team’s shocking fall in the 2024 season, in which they finished 12th.
Walters was given his marching orders and the club terminated his contract which was set to expire in 2026.
Billy Walters says the news was heartbreaking and left him in shock.
“I was at home making dinner when my younger brother, who lives with dad, texted me and said Kev had gone to a meeting and might be gone,” Billy said. news corporation.
“At first I didn’t believe it. I didn’t think there was any way it could be like that.
‘I thought my brother was overreacting and that maybe Dad wouldn’t get fired, but would get a stern warning. When I found out, many thoughts ran through my mind.
‘What was he doing to do? What was I going to do?’
Hooker Billy Walters (pictured) says he couldn’t believe the news that his father had been fired
Kevin Walters fired by Brisbane Broncos after poor 2024 season
You’re obviously excited.
“I tried to call him to see if he was okay but he didn’t answer. I couldn’t talk to him until the next day.
Walters admitted the 2024 NRL season was unforgettable, but it wasn’t fair that his father got all the blame.
“I’ll always sound biased because I’m his son, but I don’t think Kevvie was the reason,” Walters said.
“The year we reached the grand final, 95 percent of our team had their best year and we had a great run with injuries. Even little things like the 50/50 calls went well.
Walters says he is looking forward to performing for new manager Michael Maguire in 2025
‘This year we have lost many experienced players. It’s sad to think how far we fell considering we were three or four minutes away from beating the best team of the NRL era in a grand final.
Walters says he wants to impress new manager Michael Maguire, especially as he has been the target of trolls on social media.
“I’ve had a lot of messages and comments through social media about people telling me to enjoy the Super League or the Queensland Cup,” he said.
“I really want to get there and show the haters that I wasn’t wearing the number 9 because my dad was the coach.
“I was wearing it because I’m the best number 9 at the club.”
