Broncos fire an early salvo in Battle for Brisbane
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds understands Wayne’s world better than most. Wayne is, of course, Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett.
Reynolds played three seasons under Bennett at South Sydney and will face his old coach on Friday March 24 when the Dolphins host the Broncos at Suncorp Stadium.
Adam Reynolds passes the ball during the Broncos’ win over the North Queensland Cowboys at Suncorp Stadium on Friday. Reynolds played three seasons under Dolphins coach Bennett at South Sydney.Credit:Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images
It’s the long-awaited regular-season club game in the Queensland capital since a Bennett-managed Brisbane played Manly in 1988 and the Dolphins promoted it as the Battle for Brisbane.
The Broncos launched a jersey Monday that they will wear against the Dolphins, which they call the “City Jersey.” It includes a map of famous Brisbane landmarks such as the Story Bridge, the Brisbane River and the city skyline.
The overt and covert message sent by the jersey is clear: the Broncos own Brisbane and NRL newcomers the Dolphins are the invaders.
“It’s exciting. Anytime there’s a rivalry in a sport, it’s good for the sport,” Reynolds said of the upcoming showdown.
“The Dolphins have started the year pretty well, obviously won both games and are in good form.
“Anytime there’s a team that’s coached by Wayne Bennett, you know they’re going to be tough to beat. We will show them a lot of respect.”
The Broncos, who take on St. George Illawarra on Saturday night, also started the season with two wins.
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