NSW captain Isabelle Kelly praises her Blues teammates after they complete a historic 3-0 State of Origin whitewash against Queensland.<\/p>\n
“I’ve made the decision to step down as captain in my final year,” Brigginshaw said.<\/p>\n
“I’ve been thinking about it for the last couple of months, and I feel like the time is right.<\/p>\n
“I’ve done so many amazing things here, but there’s a next group of leaders that I want to see come through, and I want to be able to support them in my last year.<\/p>\n
“For me, captaincy has been a huge part of my life, but there’s also a part of me that wants to have a bit of fun and release the pressure a little bit.”<\/p>\n
Speaking at the Broncos’ Clive Berghofer Centre, Brigginshaw said she would continue to do her best to mentor established and emerging leaders.<\/p>\n
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Ali Brigginshaw led the Broncos to premiership glory during her time as captain. (ABC News: Bridget Murphy)<\/p>\n
She also addressed the Broncos’ decision to rename a meeting room at the club’s HQ in her honour.<\/p>\n
The room was previously named after former men’s captain and three-time premiership winner, Gorden Tallis.<\/p>\n
However, Tallis and the Broncos hierarchy had a falling-out over his criticism of the club.<\/p>\n
“I’ve been here a very long time, and I’ve worked in the community the whole time I’ve been here, so I believe I deserve what that room represents,” Brigginshaw said.<\/p>\n
“I spoke to [CEO] Dave Donaghy about it, and he congratulated me on what I’ve been able to do.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“I’m a one-club player, and I’m proud to say that. I’m very loyal to this club and always will be.<\/p>\n
“There was nothing between me and Gordie [Tallis].\u00a0<\/p>\n
“Dave just thought I was the right fit moving forward and, as a female player, I think we deserve a room here.”<\/p>\n
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