Reece Walsh

Reece Walsh (born 10 July 2002) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a fullback for the Brisbane Broncos.

Walsh was born in Southport, a suburb of the Gold Coast, Queensland,[1] to an Indigenous Australian father, and a Māori mother from Hastings, New Zealand.

[4] In 2019, he played for the Tweed Heads Seagulls in their National Under-18 Title and Mal Meninga Cup-winning sides while he also spent the year training with the Brisbane Broncos NRL squad.

[20] On 6 July, Walsh was granted an early release from his New Zealand contract to re-join his former club Brisbane starting in 2023.

In the pre-season trials, Walsh suffered a facial injury in Brisbane's match against the Gold Coast and was ruled out for an indefinite period.

[23][24] In round 2 of the 2023 NRL season, Walsh made his club debut for Brisbane and scored a try in their 28–16 victory over arch-rivals North Queensland.

directly after referee Chris Butler blew an obstruction penalty in the Broncos' round 17 loss to the Gold Coast Titans.

[29] On 29 September, the NRL integrity unit were reportedly investigating Walsh for a verbal altercation he had with a Penrith supporter at Sydney's Darling Harbour.

[31] In round 3 of the 2024 NRL season, Walsh was taken from the field during the clubs grand final rematch loss against Penrith after colliding with Taylan May.

[32] On 26 March, it was reported that Walsh signed a five-year extension deal worth $5.5 million, making him the highest paid player in the club's history.

[34] Walsh played 14 games for Brisbane in the 2024 NRL season which saw the club miss the finals finishing 12th on the table.