Brisbane Broncos superstar tipped to join PNG as new details emerge about Origin player’s axing
Broncos winger Selwyn Cobbo has been touted as a potential big-name signing for PNG’s incoming NRL club as fresh details emerge around Queensland Origin star Jeremiah Nanai’s shock axing at the Cowboys. Cobbo’s future at the Broncos has been in doubt ever since Kevin Walters admitted salary cap pressure could force players out.
Reece Walsh, Payne Haas and Patrick Carrigan have all signed contract extensions with the club and their deals have taken up a large portion of the salary cap. New coach Maguire has also expressed his desire to retain centre Kotoni Staggs having named him as part of the leadership group.
This has left the likes of Cobbo in limbo at the Broncos. While he will most likely be offered a new deal, it is not expected to be close to what he could attract on the market. Former Broncos star Corey Parker has suggest Cobbo could demand close to $1 million a season if he entered the open market. There will be no shortage of clubs chasing Cobbo’s signature.
Despite Cobbo earning praise from Maguire on the weekend for his efforts, it appears there are talks the winger could be the “first big-name signing” for the incoming PNG side. Speaking on Triple M Radio, reporter Ben Dobbin claimed he’d received mail that Cobbo was high on the list to make a big-money deal with the newcomers.
“I got some mail yesterday, that Selwyn Cobbo is being potentially tossed up as one of the faces, big money signings of PNG. What we do know is it is going to be tax free,” Dobbo said on Tuesday. “My mail is that Cobbo will sign a one year deal at Brisbane and potentially it looks like he could go over to PNG.”
PNG’s inclusion in the 2028 competition will certainly threaten the stocks of current NRL clubs, but it will also hand plenty of young talent a chance to showcase their talent. If Cobbo is approached and keen to join, he will only have to extend his deal at the Broncos for one season before making the move.
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