Reynolds stops short of calling South Sydney a disease infested shithole:
"I’m honestly loving life here and loving the Broncos so much that I can’t see myself going back to Sydney.”
Comfort zone
“If anything, I was in a bit of a comfort zone at Souths. I was in one spot for so long and when that happens, you can go through the motions at times. If I’m honest, coming to Brisbane and seeing the way I’ve been treated by everybody here ... the Broncos showed the love and I probably haven’t felt that for a while at South Sydney. Going to a new club and a new city, things are exciting and it’s given me a new energy."
“I don’t see the pressure or the expectations. For me, it’s just turning up and doing my job. I have done that for 11 years in the NRL and nothing will change. My job as a seven is to lead the guys around the park, play some footy and make sure my defence is strong. It’s a pretty simple game when you break it down like that."
“It will be a proud moment to lead the club out. I already love this club. I know I’ve only been here a short time but I feel like I have been here for a few years, everyone has made me feel that welcome. The fans have been fantastic, so it will be a great honour to wear the Broncos jumper this week. The body is feeling good. I want the challenge of making Brisbane successful again.”
“Alfie is someone I looked up to. He is an icon of the game, not only of the Broncos but rugby league. I was inspired by his small stature and being a smaller bloke myself, people said Alf couldn’t do this or that and he proved them wrong. If anything, his jersey would be retired if it was the NBA and I wouldn’t be wearing it, but I’m so grateful to be involved with him. We bounce ideas off each other at training to see what his thought process is. We talk about certain plays at certain parts of the field. He is great for morale. We get on well."
“Everyone knows what I bring on the field but it’s just as important to deliver off the field as well. I want to be someone who can be trusted and the boys enjoy playing with. We can play finals for sure. Not making the top eight this year would be a huge disappointment and a wasted season because there are so many talented players at this club. The results haven’t been there in recent years but I can’t see any reason why we don’t play finals this year. I’m as hungry as ever.”
McHunt
