After his final NRL season in 2025, Brisbane skipper Adam Reynolds says he wants to go into coaching.
On Friday, the streamlined Broncos No. 7 returned to the gym for pre-season training at a weight of 80 kg, which is five kg less than what he wore in the 2023 grand final.
The 33-year-old is close to signing a one-year contract extension with the team, as his current deal expires at the end of 2024.
Reynolds stated, “It is being resolved in the background.”
I still believe that I can do more. My body feels fantastic. I think my football skills are good enough to get me back into the league.
“I adore hanging out with the boys and I’m having fun at the club. It is quite easy to understand.”
Reynolds serves as a virtual extra assistant coach for Kevin Walters, imparting knowledge to young players on the Broncos team, like Reece Walsh and Ezra Mam.
“You talk to past players and they say they found it easier being a bit lighter at the back end.”
Reynolds said the early release of 30–year-old second-rower Kurt Capewell to the Warriors in 2024 would have a “huge impact on the club”.
“He’s done such a wonderful job on the field, but I think the part off the field is where you get the most value out of Kurt with his professionalism around training and the standards he sets,” Reynolds said.
“He was a big part of why we had success last season.
“There is a big hole there and it’s up to these young boys to step up and take a bit of ownership and really grow.”
Reynolds said he expected 21-year-old back-rower Brendan Piakura, who came off the bench in the NRL grand final, to fill the breach.
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