Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh is facing time on the sidelines after a suspected fractured cheekbone suffered during the Broncos’ 12-26 win over the Titans on the Gold Coast, with the star taken to hospital for scans after a heavy collision while tackling Kurtis Morrin late in the first half.
In his 100th NRL appearance, watched by more than 60 friends and family, Walsh had been among Brisbane’s standout performers before failing his HIA with Category 1 concussion symptoms, ruling him out for at least 11 days and sidelining him for the upcoming Queensland derby against North Queensland, with the possibility of a longer absence if the facial injury is confirmed.
The setback adds to mounting injury concerns for coach Michael Maguire, with captain Adam Reynolds leaving the match with a groin issue, reports suggesting Ben Hunt may have picked up a knee injury, Ezra Mam described as carrying knocks, and winger Grant Anderson already unavailable for up to three months due to a serious MCL injury, leaving Brisbane under pressure ahead of their clash with an in-form Cowboys side at Suncorp Stadium.
Meanwhile here’s Walsh at Gold Coast hospital in a quickly deleted video posted to his Snapchat https://t.co/9EUn3QLeno pic.twitter.com/mj6EwVg6bi
— The League Scene (@LeagueScenePod) April 4, 2026
