Brisbane Broncos player rift denied by prop

Kieran Francis

Brisbane Broncos player rift denied by prop image

Brisbane Broncos do not have a division between their players, according to prop Corey Jensen.

Rumours of a rift in the squad has plagued the team all season and have surfaced again with the Broncos missing the finals.

Vision of Broncos players failing to celebrate Patrick Carrigan's try have been highlighted by the media after the embarrassing 40-6 defeat to rivals Dolphins.

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NRL 360 host Braith Anasta said the muted celebrations suggested there were issues with the squad.

“Last year they were buzzing, high fiving (and) all over each other,” he said.

“It’s visible there, isn’t it?”

Initial suggestions of unrest in the Broncos squad started during a pre-season fight at a nightclub between Carrigan and captain Adam Reynolds.

When asked by the media if there was any issues in the squad, Jensen emphatically denied the rumours.

"We're as close as group as there is and I don't think I've been a part of a group that's so close," Jensen said.

"We are all out there working hard for each other and there is definitely no fractures within the group."

At the same press conference, Reynolds threw his support behind Broncos coach Kevin Walters, who is under pressure after the team missed the finals.

"Kev brought me here from (South Sydney) and has given me a great opportunity to come up to a great club and do something special. I love the place and I am forever grateful," Reynolds said.

"Kev has done a fantastic job leading this club and is the right man for that job... We believe in him.

"We just need to get on board and follow the instructions from Kev. I have never seen anyone more passionate about the club and someone who loves the club and it has to rub off on the players."

Kieran Francis

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Kieran Francis is a senior editor at The Sporting News based in Melbourne, Australia. He started at Sportal.com.au before being a part of the transition to Sporting News in 2015. Just prior to the 2018 World Cup, he was appointed chief editor of Goal.com in Australia. He has now returned to The Sporting News where his passions lay in football, AFL, poker and cricket - when he is not on holiday.