Gagai completed a medical with the Broncos on Tuesday and will now enjoy a swansong at the club where his NRL career started in 2011.<\/p>\n
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Watch every game of every round of the NRL Premiership LIVE with no ad-breaks during play on FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1.<\/a><\/p>\n It comes after the Knights reportedly told the 35-year-old they would not be able to offer him a new deal.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s got to end somewhere and we have some very promising outside backs coming through,\u201d recruitment manager Peter O\u2019Sullivan told Code Sports.<\/p>\n \u201cThe salary cap just doesn\u2019t allow it to happen for us.\u201d<\/p>\n Gagai is set to replace Kangaroos and Maroons representative star Gehamat Shibasaki who is expected to leave at the end of the season.<\/p>\n Shibasaki had a breakout 2025 campaign after starting on a train-and-trial deal, scoring 18 tries to go with 24 linebreaks, to help Brisbane all the way to a premiership.<\/p>\n The 28-year-old is in line for an upgrade on his $160,000 deal but the Broncos have not been willing to offer more than $300,000 a season.<\/p>\n Addressing Gagai\u2019s impending signature this week, Broncos coach Michael Maguire lauded the veteran he helped recruit him to South Sydney.<\/p>\n Dane Gagai will return to the Broncos next season.Source: News Limited<\/p>\n \u201cAt Souths, I was involved in bringing him to the club before I left during that transition period,\u201d Maguire told Code Sports.<\/p>\n \u201cThe experience he brings is valuable and we\u2019ve got young players coming through like Nio and Coates who can learn from Dane.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat he\u2019s doing now at Newcastle is outstanding and he gives a lot back to younger players.<\/p>\n \u201cThat\u2019s important for where our club is heading with the youth we have coming through.\u201d<\/p>\n Maguire said Gagai\u2019s versatility made him attractive to the NRL champions.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019d play anywhere,\u201d Maguire said.<\/p>\n \u201cIf it comes about, I\u2019m sure he\u2019d be happy to play wherever he\u2019s needed.<\/p>\n \u201cDane is a pro. He\u2019s from a different walk of life.<\/p>\n JOEY ADDRESSES BLUES COACHING PUSH<\/p>\n NSW Origin legend Andrew Johns has ruled out coaching the Blues, in response to a suggestion from brother Matty, saying he is completely ill-equipped for the job.<\/p>\n Matty was asked on Sunday if he would coach NSW, as pressure mounts on Laurie Daley with a series decider looming and perceptions that the team has underperformed during his tenure. In a light-hearted way, Matty said that if \u2018Joey\u2019 coached the team, he would assist.<\/p>\n Andrew responded via his column in Nine Newspapers<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s a small part of me that would absolutely love to coach NSW,\u201d Andrew wrote.<\/p>\n \u201cThe suggestion has gathered momentum since my dear brother Matthew made mention of it, for reasons unknown.<\/p>\n \u201cFrankly though, it would be incredibly selfish for me to pursue, because it\u2019s such an unknown.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd really, do NSW want to take a punt on someone with such limited experience, who has no experience at all of what it\u2019s like to be a head coach?\u201d<\/p>\n Johns went on to detail all the things he would be ill-prepared for, from running an interchange bench (and a squad of 20 players), to juggling the job with his Channel 9 commentary responsibilities.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve always felt for Billy Slater and Brad Fittler when I\u2019ve put them on the spot about selections live on TV, and they\u2019ve had to duck and weave like politicians. Because what else can you do in that situation?\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n Andrew Johns is congratulated by brother Matty after winning Origin II in 2005.Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n ROOSTERS GIVE EVANS COACHING JOB AFTER BIG REVEAL<\/p>\n After becoming just the second man in elite-level rugby league to come out as gay, and following a difficult period of his life, Kane Evans is back at the Sydney Roosters in an assistant coaching role with their NSW Cup team.<\/p>\n