Adam Reynolds has revealed Broncos players were informed of Kevin Walters\u2019 sacking via the media \u2014 a decision that left him \u201cpissed off\u201d and bewildered.<\/p>\n
Walters was sacked after a four-year stint as Brisbane\u2019s head coach after a disappointing 2024 season, with Michael Maguire the man to replace the club legend.<\/p>\n
Ultimately, Maguire led the Broncos to a drought-breaking premiership this season, but Walters\u2019 departure left Reynolds with a bad taste in his mouth.<\/p>\n
Watch the 2025 Rugby League Ashes LIVE with no ad-breaks in play on FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1<\/a>.<\/p>\n WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.<\/p>\n In his book \u2018On My Own Terms\u2019, Reynolds revealed that \u201cnot for one second did I expect him to get sacked\u201d and that he still believes Walters was \u201chard done by\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Broncos have only pissed me off once, and it was when they sacked Kev,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n \u201cNot only did they cut loose a good man and a good coach, but they left it to the media to break the news to the players.<\/p>\n \u201cMost of the boys were on holidays at the end of September when word got out. Kev\u2019s son Billy, our dummy-half, broke the news to me.<\/p>\n \u201c\u2018Kev just got sacked\u2019, Billy texted. \u2018Piss off, you\u2019re geeing me up\u2019, I wrote back.<\/p>\n \u201c\u2018Nah mate, I\u2019m serious, I\u2019ll call you soon\u2019, Billy responded.\u201d<\/p>\n Broncos skipper Adam Reynolds has revealed the shock moment he found out about Kevin Walters\u2019 sacking.Source: News Corp Australia<\/p>\n That text message prompted Reynolds to get in contact with the club\u2019s chief executive Dave Donaghy, and his response left the playing group frustrated.<\/p>\n \u201cHe confirmed Kev\u2019s sacking, and apologised for the way it had got out before he had a chance to tell the actual players,\u201d Reynolds wrote.<\/p>\n \u201cWe were sh*tty as a group that we were virtually the last ones to know. We were sh*tty Kev was gone.<\/p>\n \u201cI sent Kev a text, apologising to him for not being able to get the results that could have kept him in a job, and saying I wished the news was not true.<\/p>\n \u201cHe was very similar to Wayne Bennett in terms of his coaching style. He kept things simple and placed a lot of responsibility on, and trust in, the playing group.<\/p>\n \u201cFour days after Kev was boned, Madge was given the gig. I was excited to work with him. I started my NRL career under him.\u201d<\/p>\n Outside of the Walters\u2019 situation, Reynolds also admitted he believes he will pursue a career as an NRL coach after his playing days.<\/p>\n Kangaroos name team for 2nd test | 00:22<\/p>\n MORE NRL NEWS<\/p>\n 10 PLAYERS SET FOR BIG PAY RISES: Boom half\u2019s huge call; Dogs\u2019 bargain star<\/a><\/p>\n NO FAULT STAND DOWN: Munro stood down by NRL over assault, stalking charges<\/a><\/p>\n