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Speaking to Code Sports<\/a>, Walsh said the Broncos showed glimpses of their best on route to a drought-breaking tititle last season, but there is still so much improvement in them<\/p>\n \u201cI just think our connection\u2019s probably our biggest strength,\u201d Walsh said.<\/p>\n \u201cTo be honest, I don\u2019t think we even scratched the surface with what we can do as a spine.<\/p>\n \u201cIf we can all continue to grow and gel as much as we can and get on the same page, it\u2019s exciting for us as a team, for sure.<\/p>\n \u201cUs connecting together as a spine and like I said, I don\u2019t feel like we\u2019ve mastered that yet.<\/p>\n \u201cSo it\u2019s pretty scary.<\/p>\n \u201cIf we all get in that mindset where we\u2019re connected and we\u2019re flowing and we\u2019re directing this team around, it\u2019s exciting for what\u2019s ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n MORE NRL NEWS<\/p>\n \u2018SERIOUSLY\u2019: Flanno fumes at \u2018six or seven\u2019 ref calls as game \u2018not decided the right way\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n \u2018TOUGH AS NAILS\u2019: Proof rugby league can work in USA <\/a><\/p>\n \u2018REALLY DISAPPOINTED\u2019: Cowboys coach calls out double standards after serious injury<\/a><\/p>\n Reece Walsh believes the Broncos will only get better in 2026.Source: News Corp Australia<\/p>\n Walsh put in a finals series for the ages to win the Clive Churchill Medal last year, but his critics still feel he needs to cut out the errors in his game. <\/p>\n However, the 23-year-old believes he is an easy target and just wants to continue to improve his game over the next few seasons. <\/p>\n \u201cI think I get targeted every year, mate, so it\u2019s nothing new,\u2019\u2019 Walsh said<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s exciting and it makes me want to do my best.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s definitely a standard that the good fullbacks hold themselves to and I think it\u2019s just knowing my standard and not trying to drop below that level.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m not always going to get it right, but I\u2019m trying to get better every day.\u201d<\/p>\n Get all the latest news, highlights and analysis delivered straight to your inbox with Fox Sports NRL Sportsmail. Sign up now!!! <\/a><\/p>\n Lack of X-Factor exposed for Dragons | 00:56<\/p>\n Despite announcing himself asd one of the best players in the game last season, Walsh doesn\u2019t feel he has reached his peak and wants to continue to challenge himself to improve areas of his game. Before an incredible form surge at the end of the season, his consistency was still being criticised.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m a work in progress,\u201d Walsh said.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m not going to get everything right, but if I can continue to touch on those areas where I need to get better and you can always get better at your defence no matter how good you are.<\/p>\n \u201cThat (defence) is not too strong in my game that I want to try and get better at and I think it starts with training and starts with the mindset.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m trying to grow as a player and as a person and probably those things that don\u2019t come too natural to me, I\u2019m just trying to work on and iron those things out.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n 2026 SEASON PREVIEWS<\/p>\n SEA EAGLES: Big unknown in new era… and superstar facing make-or-break year<\/a><\/p>\n DOLPHINS: They are the ultimate entertainers… but can\u2019t ignore darker reality<\/a><\/p>\n