How a once-maligned, exiled star is helping shape Broncos’ cultural shift

Broncos marquee man Payne Haas is confident coach Michael Maguire has the tools to transform this young Brisbane squad into “men”, but revealed a once-maligned NRL star had added his voice to the club’s revival mission.

Todd Carney, who claimed the 2010 Dally M Medal with the Sydney Roosters, endured a tumultuous career in which – at his best – he became one of the NRL’s leading playmakers.

He ultimately proved his own worst enemy, exiled from the game following several alcohol-related incidents from his time with the Canberra Raiders and Cronulla Sharks.

But Carney has turned over a new leaf, reportedly going sober and getting involved with coaching at schools on the Gold Coast, before taking on a junior pathways role with the Titans.