Broncos’ own Latrell hits ground running to chase Reece role — Off-season Central
A Brisbane Broncos recruit is impressing at pre-season training as he stakes his claim for playing time in the top grade in 2025.
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Latrell Siegwalt, who the Broncos swooped up from the Dolphins back in September to sign to a train-and-trial, has quickly turned heads at Red Hill.
Siegwalt won last season’s Hostplus Cup (QLD Cup) rookie of the year after starring for the Dolphins’ reserve grade side.
The Dolphins made the Hostplus Cup grand final in 2024, with Siegwalt – who can play both fullback and five-eighth – a huge reason why.
The 23-year-old could end up being the perfect replacement for former Broncos utility Tristan Sailor, who featured heavily in 2024 when filling in for Reece Walsh.
Sailor has since departed the Broncos to take up a contract in the Super League.
Hailing from Wagga Wagga in country New South Wales, it’s been quite the rugby league ascension for Siegwalt, who has enjoyed a whirlwind 2024.
He was discovered by former Dolphins assistant Ben Te’o at the 2023 Koori Knockout.
Te’o offered Siegwalt a deal at the Dolphins, and he justified the coach’s interest with an excellent rookie season in the Hostplus Cup.
The Broncos obviously liked what they saw and plucked Siegwalt from under the Dolphins’ noses.
Te’o also made the move to the Broncos, signing on as an assistant on Michael Maguire’s new-look coaching staff.
Broncos head of recruitment Simon Scanlan is excited for what Siegwalt’s future holds.
“Latrell came up from Wagga Wagga and played for Redcliffe in the Queensland Cup,” he said.
“He has come into our club and is working really hard. Every pre-season is hard, they are all going to be difficult, but he is doing a great job so far.
“He is a natural footy player who runs the ball and has good vision and instincts.
“One of the main reasons we brought in Latrell was that he can play two key positions and play them well.
“Although he is a little bit older, he is at the start of his NRL journey. He will get every opportunity to work his way through our system at the Broncos.”
