*BREAKING NEWS: Brisbane Broncos electrified as legend star Gorden Tallis comes home – this time as senior coach*
The buzz around Red Hill has reached fever pitch after former Broncos great Gorden Tallis announced he’s swapping his radio mic for a coaching whistle. The “Raging Bull” – a Queensland and Australian representative who captained the Broncos to three premierships (1997, 1998, 2000) – is set to join the club’s senior coaching staff, a move that has fans both shocked and thrilled.
In a surprise press conference held at Suncorp Stadium on Tuesday, Tallis, 52, revealed his motivation for returning to the fold. “I’ve always loved this club and the people here,” he said, flashing his trademark grin. “I’m coming back because I believe we can get back to the top of the NRL and bring that premiership home where it belongs.” He added that his recent stint on _NRL 360_ with Fox League, where he’s been “the chief instigator of personal beef among the crew” ¹, has only sharpened his appetite for the grind of coaching.
Tallis’ playing résumé reads like a highlight reel: 160 games for the Broncos, 49 tries, and a reputation as one of the toughest second‑rowers of his era ². After hanging up his boots, he transitioned into media, co‑hosting Triple M’s Brisbane sports segment and serving as a commentator for Fox Sports. The former captain also sat on the NRL board and has been a vocal advocate for stronger crowd attendance at games ².
The Broncos’ current head coach, Michael Maguire, who was appointed in September 2024 after Kevin Walters’ departure ³, will remain in charge of the day‑to‑day running of the team. Tallis is expected to take on a senior coaching role focused on forwards development and game‑plan strategy, leveraging his legendary “Raging Bull” mentality to fire up the squad.
Fans have taken to social media in droves, with #TallisReturns trending within minutes of the announcement. One supporter wrote, “If anyone can get the Broncos back to glory, it’s Gorden. He’s the heart of this club!” Another quipped, “Watch out, Maguire – the Bull is back in town!”
Club chairman Karl Morris praised the move, saying, “Gorden’s passion for the Broncos is unrivalled. Having him on board adds a wealth of experience and a winning culture that we’re excited to embrace.”
The Broncos will introduce Tallis to the media later this week, where he’ll outline his vision for the season and answer questions from journalists. Stay tuned for more updates – and expect the roar of the crowd at Suncorp to be louder than ever as the “Raging Bull” prepares to charge.
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