Broncos powerbrokers reportedly have a desire for superstar fullback Reece Walsh to clean up his public image in the wake of his latest social media debacle.<\/p>\n
Brisbane bosses reportedly held conversations with Walsh after he posted a bizarre video on Monday which showed him put his hand in a toilet and drink the water out of the bowl.<\/p>\n
While the footage was simply a prank, it is not the first time Broncos chief\u2019s have had to speak privately with Walsh regarding his social media output this season according to Code Sports.<\/a><\/p>\n FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every game of every round in the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership, LIVE with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer ><\/a><\/p>\n However, the fullback delivered another social media gibe on Tuesday morning, posting a photo of his dog in Bunnings in front of a sign that read: \u201cThru to plumbing\u201d.<\/p>\n The Broncos are reportedly considering hiring a crisis chief to work specifically with Walsh to manage his personal image.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Broncos have suggested he may need his own PR handler, he\u2019s so popular, he has a huge following on YouTube, Instagram,\u201d NRL360 host Braith Anasta said on Wednesday night.<\/p>\n \u201cHe is a rock star really of our game. Are they saying he needs someone by his side 24\/7 so he doesn\u2019t do things like this again?\u201d<\/p>\n To which The Daily Telegraph\u2019s Michael Carayannis responded: \u201cI think there is someone that works closely with him on his image… but in terms of an out and out handler… he has got with the stage where there has to be someone safeguarding what he is posting\u201d.<\/p>\n Manly prop cops hefty ban at judiciary | 00:31<\/p>\n Earlier this season, a video of Walsh punching a friend with a boxing glove while he was also under fire for a fiery response to a journalist\u2019s comments regarding Ezra Mam.<\/p>\n Broncos chief Dave Donaghy was reportedly left with a bad taste in his mouth following the punching video.<\/p>\n Walsh has over 540,000 followers on Instagram alone and is one of the NRL\u2019s highest profile players, having launched his own YouTube channel earlier this year.<\/p>\n The Broncos reportedly are supportive of Walsh sharing his day-to-day life on social media, but also want to avoid any impacts on the team\u2019s culture.<\/p>\n \u201cHe needs better friends around him, we have called him on a lot of games… every time I have ever watched him play he does a big walk,\u201d league legend Gorden Tallis said.<\/p>\n Broncos star Reece Walsh. Pic: SnapchatSource: Supplied<\/p>\n \u201cHe does a lot for his image, but then it\u2019s just putting the phone down when he has his private time.\u201d<\/p>\n Meanwhile, prominent commentator Dan Ginnane explained hiring social media experts is nothing new in the world of sports.<\/p>\n \u201cHiring social media managers to run your social media accounts is pretty normal,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m guessing what has happened is he feels a pressure to put content out there, and thought he\u2019d just be funny.\u201d<\/p>\n Speaking to News Corp, Australian promoter and publicist Max Markson explained Walsh should adopt Arnold Schwarzenegger\u2019s attitude.<\/p>\n DCE shuts down questions around future | 01:00<\/p>\n MORE NRL NEWS<\/p>\n MCKINNON: Why old boy must coach resurgent Knights; reality of cut-price DCE deal<\/a><\/p>\n TEAMS: Ricky\u2019s big Raiders resting call; star Bronco benched for \u2018breach\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n