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“Plumbers out”: Walsh’s cheeky comment following premiership win
Nicholas Quinlan • October 6th, 2025 1:25 am
Brisbane Broncos fullback Reece Walsh has had himself one of the best Grand Final performances the competition has seen to etch his name into Broncos' folklore.
After having Nathan Cleary pass him to lose the 2023 Grand Final, the 23-year-old would get his redemption with Brisbane beating the Melbourne Storm 26-22 at Accor Stadium on Sunday night to become Premiers.
The star fullback was everywhere as he helped turn around a 10-point deficit in the second half to see the Broncos claim their first NRL premiership in 19 years.
In his 80-minute performance, Walsh managed to achieve 176 running metres, 14 tackle breaks, four-line break assists, three try assists and a stunning try.
That doesn’t even include his game-saving tackle on Ryan Papenhuyzen within the final minute of the match to prevent a near-certain try or forcing Tui Kamikamica to drop the ball, which overturned a four-point score.
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With this incredible performance, Walsh was named the Clive Churchill Medallist.
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With this incredible performance, Walsh was named the Clive Churchill Medallist.
And in his speech after winning the best on ground, Walsh would have a cheeky comment regarding a video of him drinking from a toilet, which coincided with some incredible form.
"Love you all, plumbers out!" he said before heading off the stage.
Moments later, he would get his daughter Leila, to join him on stage to receive his premiership ring.
And in and amongst the celebrations, Walsh would not forget what some members of the opposition had said.
That mainly focused on Stefano Utoikamanu’s comments at the start of the week about the Brisbane Broncos being stuck up.
“Stefano’s stuck, we’re f---ing up,” he said on a now-deleted Instagram post/story.
It will certainly be an exuberant week ahead of the Broncos, who will make the most of their premiership celebrations.
