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Kahu will remain at Red Hill until the end of 2017 in a recruiting coup for the Broncos entering Friday night’s clash against the Bulldogs at Suncorp Stadium.
Kahu has yet to put pen to paper but has no interest in walking away from a Broncos club that supported him through two career-threatening knee reconstructions.
At rock bottom 18 months ago, Kahu has hit back with career-best form, fielding approaches from rivals after scoring five tries and amassing 1483 metres in 15 games this season.
The fact Kahu remained off-contract during the NRL’s winter months raised fears for his future, but the Broncos have sufficient salary-cap space and will formally announce his retention in the coming weeks.
Broncos coach Wayne Bennett told The Courier-Mail that Kahu is going nowhere, saying the days of Brisbane losing talented players they want to keep are over.
“I am really pleased for Jordan, he has been fantastic this season,” he said.
“I have a lot of time for him and I don’t want to lose players of his ability. He’s been to hell and back at this club with his injuries, but he’s fought back really well.
“He’s had a wonderful season and I just want him to keep playing well now.”
Bennett has big plans for Kahu. The New Zealand-born utility was a teenage sensation at Keebra Park as a fullback, but with Darius Boyd entrenched in the No.1 jumper at the Broncos, Kahu is destined for the three quarters.
With veteran captain Justin Hodges tipped to retire at season’s end, Bennett is exploring his centre options on Brisbane’s right edge and Kahu shapes as a frontline contender.
Intriguingly, Kahu made his NRL debut in 2013 filling in for the injured Hodges and the Broncos skipper recently anointed the utility as his centre successor.
“I definitely see him replacing me one day,” Hodges said.
“When my time is up here, he will be ready to replace me.
“He’s had some terrible luck but Jordy is an exceptional talent, especially with his hands. He’s got those quick releases and that’s something he works on every day.”
Kahu says he has mentally recovered from the trauma of major knee operations in consecutive pre-seasons in 2011-12.
“I’ve got so much more I want to do in this sport,” Kahu said.
“The last couple of years, every time I’d step I’d be a bit nervous and wouldn’t fully commit but now I’m confident.
“I know within myself that I won’t be able to play the best I can if I’m worrying about my knees and I know that I’ve done the training to look after myself.”
Kahu will remain at Red Hill until the end of 2017 in a recruiting coup for the Broncos entering Friday night’s clash against the Bulldogs at Suncorp Stadium.
Kahu has yet to put pen to paper but has no interest in walking away from a Broncos club that supported him through two career-threatening knee reconstructions.
At rock bottom 18 months ago, Kahu has hit back with career-best form, fielding approaches from rivals after scoring five tries and amassing 1483 metres in 15 games this season.
The fact Kahu remained off-contract during the NRL’s winter months raised fears for his future, but the Broncos have sufficient salary-cap space and will formally announce his retention in the coming weeks.
Broncos coach Wayne Bennett told The Courier-Mail that Kahu is going nowhere, saying the days of Brisbane losing talented players they want to keep are over.
“I am really pleased for Jordan, he has been fantastic this season,” he said.
“I have a lot of time for him and I don’t want to lose players of his ability. He’s been to hell and back at this club with his injuries, but he’s fought back really well.
“He’s had a wonderful season and I just want him to keep playing well now.”
Bennett has big plans for Kahu. The New Zealand-born utility was a teenage sensation at Keebra Park as a fullback, but with Darius Boyd entrenched in the No.1 jumper at the Broncos, Kahu is destined for the three quarters.
With veteran captain Justin Hodges tipped to retire at season’s end, Bennett is exploring his centre options on Brisbane’s right edge and Kahu shapes as a frontline contender.
Intriguingly, Kahu made his NRL debut in 2013 filling in for the injured Hodges and the Broncos skipper recently anointed the utility as his centre successor.
“I definitely see him replacing me one day,” Hodges said.
“When my time is up here, he will be ready to replace me.
“He’s had some terrible luck but Jordy is an exceptional talent, especially with his hands. He’s got those quick releases and that’s something he works on every day.”
Kahu says he has mentally recovered from the trauma of major knee operations in consecutive pre-seasons in 2011-12.
“I’ve got so much more I want to do in this sport,” Kahu said.
“The last couple of years, every time I’d step I’d be a bit nervous and wouldn’t fully commit but now I’m confident.
“I know within myself that I won’t be able to play the best I can if I’m worrying about my knees and I know that I’ve done the training to look after myself.”
