Reece Walsh's three-game suspension is the perfect opportunity to learn and improve on the field, with the Broncos young gun now set to miss two crucial NRL games and the final State of Origin clash.
The 20-year-old paid the price for an expletive-laden outburst in the side's Round 17 loss to the Titans, and was found guilty of contrary conduct at the judiciary on Tuesday night.
The incident in question came just days after Walsh was sent off whilst playing for the Maroons, with many beginning to question and criticise the fullback's maturity.
Walsh has become notoriously hot-headed on the field, whether it be for the Broncos or Queensland, but has been one of the best performers all season and has become a focal point of his side's rise up the ladder.
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In a press conference following the judiciary hearing, Broncos captain Adam Reynolds backed the speedster to bounce back and rein in his on-field discipline.
"Reece and Pat gave their version of events of what happened on the field and the judiciary made its ruling which we accept and we have moved on," Reynolds said.
"Reece has learnt his lesson - he is a passionate young kid who loves playing the game and he's going to learn from this. He was trying to better the team but obviously it came across the wrong way.
"Reece is still young, he's still learning the game, he's still learning to pick his moments when to speak and not to speak, and as a club we need to support him and tell him when it's not right and there are lessons to be learned.
"He and I had a lengthy, private conversation about it - he's young, he's inexperienced and very passionate, he cares because he wants to win and I love seeing that in my players, but he just needs to be better at times and as a club we will help him with that.
"Reece is a young fella who has made mistakes and it's about us getting around him and making sure that we teach him how to be better and make sure it doesn't happen again."
How long is Reece Walsh suspended for?
Walsh will miss three games for his contrary conduct charge, ruling him out of the final Origin game.
The fullback will also miss Brisbane's Round 18 fixture against the Dolphins and the Round 21 clash with Canterbury, with the competition leaders scheduled for a bye in Round 20.
Who will replace Reece Walsh for Broncos?
At this stage, Tristan Sailor is the most suitable replacement in the No.1 jumper in Walsh's absence.
Jesse Arthars, Selwyn Cobbo and Herbie Farnworth are other options to slot into the role, but it will be the former Dragon who lines up at The Gabba in Round 18.
Who will replace Reece Walsh for Queensland?
AJ Brimson is the likely replacement at fullback for Queensland heading into the final Origin game against the NSW Blues on July 12th.
Cameron Munster and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow could also factor into selection discussions, with Knights star Kalyn Ponga withdrawing from the series after being snubbed in Game I.
