{"id":403130,"date":"2026-01-10T01:01:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T01:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/403130\/"},"modified":"2026-01-10T01:01:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T01:01:30","slug":"nrl-2026-reece-walsh-doubles-down-after-causing-a-stir-on-social-media-with-shirtless-pics-brisbane-broncos-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/403130\/","title":{"rendered":"NRL 2026: Reece Walsh doubles down after causing a stir on social media with shirtless pics, Brisbane Broncos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Brisbane Broncos superstar Reece Walsh has once again raised eyebrows by posting another shirtless snap on social media.<\/p>\n<p>The 23-year-old had fans doing a double take when he <a class=\"body-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news.com.au\/sport\/nrl\/reece-walsh-riles-up-fans-with-cheeky-detail-in-topless-photo\/news-story\/dbd2aa2dba58f9f35473c11910ff6ed0\" target=\"_blank\" data-tgev=\"event119\" data-tgev-container=\"bodylink\" data-tgev-order=\"dbd2aa2dba58f9f35473c11910ff6ed0\" data-tgev-label=\"sport\" data-tgev-metric=\"ev\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">posed topless next to a large black and white artwork <\/a>depicting Walsh smoking a cigar following with the Clive Churchill Medal around his neck following Brisbane\u2019s grand final win in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Watch The Nines Premier League on Kayo Sports | 24-25 JAN 2026 | <a class=\"body-link\" href=\"https:\/\/kayosports.com.au?pg=default&amp;extcamp=ncaeditoriallinkleague-edt-new-lnk-awr-grc-nrl-kyo&amp;channel=nca&amp;campaign=fsacontra&amp;voucher=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Followers were stunned by Walsh\u2019s god-like physique that was on display, but not all was as it seems.<\/p>\n<p>The chiselled image of Walsh was either AI generated or Photoshopped with a recent video of the footballer giving him away and showing off a much more realistic physique during off-season.<\/p>\n<p>Despite that, Walsh elected to double down on the social media storm with another outlandish upload.<\/p>\n<p>This time the fullback\u2019s physique looked more like it belonged on the Mr Universe stage. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cFirst day back, definitely looking better than I\u2019m feeling,\u201d he wrote alongside a mirror selfie with his abs even more pronounced and his arms now even bigger.<\/p>\n<p>He then went a step further by uploading an image of himself in the Broncos\u2019 dressing rooms and flexing at the camera.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSick of this all chat, IT IS REAL GUYS!,\u201d he captioned the image.<\/p>\n<p>While the photos appear to be altered, Broncos coach Michael Maguire said his star player has returned for pre-season training in pristine shape.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe has a bit of fun,\u201d Maguire said of the posts.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s nice to see his personality and it keeps everyone entertained but he\u2019s in good shape too, which is good.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think he understands he\u2019s got a lot in his game that he can keep getting better at.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Despite Walsh\u2019s chiselled abs being a myth, the speedster is set to have a massive 2026 after emerging as the NRL\u2019s most exciting and popular player in 2025.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"poster-img\" src=\"https:\/\/content.api.news\/v3\/images\/bin\/6ef81c806aae6c5ab6a77ed4908302fe\" data-sctrack=\"op-poster-img\" alt=\"Reece Walsh gets tattoo to celebrate Broncos premiership\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Broncos are favourites with the bookies to go back-to-back and win consecutive premierships as Walsh realises his potential as the best fullback since Billy Slater.<\/p>\n<p>Life is going well for Walsh off the field too, as he <a class=\"body-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news.com.au\/sport\/nrl\/fans-floored-by-lovely-detail-in-reece-walsh-picture-with-daughter\/news-story\/e9bc60a757303563c5d17bc1a1691b71\" target=\"_blank\" data-tgev=\"event119\" data-tgev-container=\"bodylink\" data-tgev-order=\"e9bc60a757303563c5d17bc1a1691b71\" data-tgev-label=\"sport\" data-tgev-metric=\"ev\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">celebrated his daughter\u2019s graduation <\/a>from Kindergarten last month.<\/p>\n<p>The Broncos star marked the special milestone with his ex-partner Freda Puru and their daughter Leila, sharing some wholesome photos from the day.<\/p>\n<p>The heartwarming family moment capped off what has been an incredible end to 2025 for Walsh, who has credited his daughter throughout as his \u201cstrength through it all\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI won the day you entered my life, the rest is just a bonus,\u201d he said following the Broncos\u2019 2025 grand final triumph.<\/p>\n<p>Originally published as <a class=\"body-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news.com.au\/sport\/nrl\/reece-walsh-at-centre-of-social-media-storm-with-shirtless-uploads\/news-story\/151145656a82ae8dc4c7dc86760fbc36\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Reece Walsh at centre of social media storm with shirtless uploads<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Brisbane Broncos superstar Reece Walsh has once again raised eyebrows by posting another shirtless snap on social 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