While rookie Israel Leota joined the top 30 squad, and former Melbourne Rebel Glen Vaihu has secured a train and trial opportunity, departing Queensland Reds winger Floyd Aubrey is making his presence known in Broncos country.
The 21-year-old signed with South Logan Magpies, one of Brisbane’s Queensland Cup affiliate outfits, fresh off scoring a Reds’ hat-trick against Japanese rugby outfit, Saitama Wild Knights.
At the Reds, Aubrey was stuck behind Wallabies star Filipo Daugunu and breakout flyer Tim Ryan, and is joined by 2024 teammate Taj Annan (Newcastle Knights) in making a jump to rugby league.
Selwyn Cobbo and Kotoni Staggs are both expected to command lucrative offers as they come off contract.Credit: Getty
Aubrey will be mentored by two dual-code legends at Souths Logan, with coaches Karmichael Hunt and Lote Tuqiri both Broncos’ champions with 73 Wallabies caps between them.
Reds coach Les Kiss – a North Sydney Bears’ great, who played four games for the Maroons and Kangaroos – said Aubrey still had all the traits to thrive on the big stage.
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“We know he has always had that [ability]. It’s always tough trying to get that roster completely right, but that’s how it fell,” Kiss said.
“We don’t want to lose players, but there are opportunities there and both of them [Aubrey and Annan] wanted to experience the league world.
“There’s no doubt we’ll go and watch Souths Logan play and see Floydy run around. We’ll keep an eye on him, for sure.
“They’re two very good, talented players. Who knows? They may be back in a Reds jersey one day.”