- Reece Walsh appeared distraught during Tigers game
- The star fullback was not replaced until very late in the game.
- Walters says Walsh did not suffer any serious injuries.
Broncos coach Kevin Walters has come under fire for his decision not to substitute Reece Walsh off the field until late in Saturday night’s 34-10 win over the Wests Tigers.
The star full-back gave the fans cause for concern during several moments in the second half, apparently with some discomfort on the pitch.
Walsh struggled to his feet while making tackles, was seen vomiting after scoring his second try and was also seen clutching his calf and knee with what looked like a cramp.
Despite this, the Queensland number 1 remained on the field until very late in the match.
Walters assured football fans that Walsh was fine and had not suffered any serious injuries.
Kevin Walters (pictured) has come under fire for his decision not to substitute Reece Walsh off the field until very late in Saturday’s game.
Walters says Walsh (pictured) was not injured during the game and will play next week.
“He (Walsh) first had vomiting and then he had cramps,” Walters said.
“Tonight he had every injury known to man, but he’s fine, he’ll be fine next week, so that’s a good thing.”
Adam Reynolds also struggled towards the end of last night’s game, coming off in the 77th minute with cramps.
Jock Madden will undergo scans on his pectoral injury as star duo Selwyn Cobbo and Ezra Mam race against time to be fit for the Broncos’ grudge clash against the Sydney Roosters.
Madden, playing five-eighth, left the field in the 61st minute of Saturday night’s 34-10 win over Wests Tigers in Campbelltown.
He will undergo scans on Monday to assess the extent of any damage.
Brisbane center Cobbo (shoulder) and regular No 6 Mam (finger) both missed the Tigers clash.
The pair will train on Tuesday when their injuries will be assessed ahead of Friday night’s clash against the Roosters at Suncorp Stadium.
The last time the Broncos played the Roosters, in Las Vegas for the high-profile season opener in March, Mam was called a “monkey” by Tricolors prop Spencer Leniu, who was subsequently suspended for eight weeks for the racial insult.
The incident, reported by Mam to officials on the field and supported in writing by his teammates after the game, sets up an explosive rematch.
Brisbane coach Kevin Walters said after Saturday’s Tigers win that Mam and Madden were doubtful for the Roosters clash.
“I don’t think (Mam would play)… and Jock, possibly not,” Walters said when asked about the duo’s expected availability.
‘We’ll think of something. I’m not sure. Jock is pretty sore and the recovery is shorter, but we’re not going to put Ezra at risk this early in the season.
“We could play anyone there and they’ll do the job for us.”
If both are unavailable, Walters could move the versatile Tristan Sailor into the No. 6 role or shift Billy Walters, who has previously featured in halves at NRL level, from the No. 9.
