Reece Walsh poised to be fined by Brisbane Broncos over TikTok punch video

Brisbane is more likely to effective Reece Walsh over a social media submit wherein the star fullback punches a buddy within the head whereas sporting a boxing glove.

Simply days after Broncos teammate Marty Tapau liked a social media post critical of coach Michael Maguire – a transfer that’s set to price the previous Kiwi worldwide his job – the embattled membership is once more within the headlines for the incorrect causes.

Livid Broncos chief govt Dave Donaghy contacted Walsh on Tuesday after the most recent social media gaffe went viral. The submit reveals footage, which has been subsequently deleted – of Walsh punching a person within the head in what has been described as a foolish prank.

“They’ve been best friends since they were kids and it was supposed to be a joke – they’re always playing pranks on each other – and while this was immature, no one was hurt,” mentioned Britt Prince, whose PR agency works alongside the administration firm that manages Walsh’s affairs.

“Reece understands the optics of this, and apologises for any offence or distress caused. It wasn’t his intention at all.”

The gamers had a time off on Tuesday, however Walsh will face an inner disciplinary motion when he arrives at Purple Hill on Wednesday. Sources not authorised to talk publicly mentioned a effective can be the doubtless final result.

Walsh apologised for the submit on Tuesday evening.

“Just to add context to the video recently posted – it was a joke with me (sic) best mate,” he wrote on his Instagram story.