Raring Reynolds: How Broncos skipper allayed Vegas fears after scare

Adam Reynolds appears to have no concerns about taking the field in the Broncos’ historic season-opener in Las Vegas, allaying fears of an ankle injury throughout a gruelling session on Friday.

Last Monday, the halfback sent a shudder through Red Hill when he fell to the turf, with the club confirming it was a muscle strain in his right foot.

But the 33-year-old skipper has taken part in contact training this week, even climaxing a Wednesday opposed session with a field goal, and looked unhindered in an officiated, full match simulation at Broncos HQ – kicking goals, orchestrating the play, defending with vigour and taking the line on at times.

Brisbane’s reserve halfback, Jock Madden, looks set to be a lock for a place in the squad, which heads to the United States to take on the Roosters on March 3, as cover for both Reynolds and Ezra Mam, but he would be on high alert for a shock call-up, in light of the captain’s situation.

But the 23-year-old, who confirmed he had inked a contract extension to the end of 2026, said he had no doubt the champion No.7 would be fit to take the field.

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His job, he said, was simply to ensure he was ready to step up should another setback hit the Broncos’ ranks.

“Nah (I wasn’t worried),” Madden laughed, when asked if he began thinking of a Vegas shot when Reynolds succumbed to injury.

“I’ve just got to make sure I’m ready; I’ve got to stay ready week in week out and continue to push myself and make sure I’m getting better.