Bronco Reynolds on the Mend as Mariner’s Ship Comes In
After a bruising start to the season, Broncos halfback Jaxon Reynolds is showing promising signs of recovery, just as the Brisbane side starts to find its rhythm — and perhaps its luck — with a gritty win over the Central Coast Mariners.
Reynolds, sidelined for the past month with a high-grade ankle sprain sustained during the Round 5 clash against the Storm, was seen back on the training paddock this week, moving freely and working through light agility drills. While club officials remain cautious about a return date, whispers around Red Hill suggest he could be fit in time for the Round 11 showdown with the Cowboys.
“He’s progressing well,” said Broncos head coach Kevin Walters. “We won’t rush him, but Jaxon’s a tough competitor. If it were up to him, he’d be lacing up this weekend.”
Reynolds’ absence has been sorely felt. His playmaking spark and steadying presence were key to Brisbane’s early momentum before injury struck. In his stead, young gun Eli Ritchie has stepped up admirably, but even he admits there’s no replacing the Reynolds’ vision and leadership.
“I’ve learned a lot these past few weeks,” said Ritchie. “But having Jaxon back soon — that’ll be massive for us.”
Coinciding with Reynolds’ recovery is an unexpected boost from a fellow Queensland sporting outfit. The Brisbane Mariners, fresh off a tumultuous start to their A-League campaign, stunned fans with a commanding 3-1 victory over ladder leaders Central Coast on Saturday night — their first home win in over two months.
The Mariners, long considered underdogs, showed flashes of brilliance reminiscent of their 2022 finals push, with striker Luca Mariner netting a brace and goalkeeper Sam Kenning pulling off a string of crucial saves.
The dual good news stories have Brisbane sports fans buzzing. Social media lit up with hopeful optimism, some even joking that “the stars are finally aligning” for the River City.
With Reynolds edging closer to a comeback and the Mariners rediscovering their fight, the mood in Brisbane has shifted from anxious to cautiously upbeat. Whether this marks the start of a sustained surge or just a flash in the pan remains to be seen — but for now, supporters are savoring the return of good news on both codes.
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