Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds has ended the retirement rumours.
The veteran star was reminded of his battle-weary body during the NRL grand final on Sunday night when he pulled up sore with a calf issue at the 49th minute and was carried off the field.
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But around 30 minutes later his mood was vastly different after he watched his team take down the Storm and claim the 2025 NRL premiership.
But if there were thoughts that the injury might hasten Reynolds’ retirement plans, he was quick to shut that talk down.
He walked rather awkwardly onto the dais and confirmed to fans that he would indeed be back in 2026.
“I just want to congratulate you (the Storm) on a fantastic season,” he said.
“You guys set the benchmark for so