Broncos coach Kevin Walters has denied his tumultuous relationship with Ben Ikin is the rationale the top of soccer is on the cusp leaving the membership.
Ikin is taken into account a robust likelihood to be provided the Queensland Rugby League chief govt function after interviewing for the job on Wednesday.
If he lands the place it could see Ikin go away the top-of-the-table Broncos halfway by means of the season and simply eight months after his public rift with Walters.
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Brisbane bosses have been compelled to mediate the pair final yr, who performed within the halves for the Broncos of their victorious 2000 grand last, so they might work collectively.
Walters was appointed on the finish of 2020 and Ikin rejoined his previous membership midway by means of 2021 after an extended stint internet hosting NRL 360.
The coach downplayed any rift between the previous teammates and stated it was not the rationale Ikin was probably leaving.
“We’re working together every day,” Walters stated on Triple M.
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“The media have a role to play in our game, to create headlines. That’s OK, that’s all part of the bubble of rugby league.
“Ben is a great fella, he’s been working with us at the Broncos.
“We haven’t had an in-depth conversation about what’s happening at the QRL, I believe he was having an interview today, so that’s good for Ben.
“He will go – if he does go – with our blessing.”
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The Broncos have been sitting fourth after Round 19 final yr earlier than inexplicably lacking finals, however they’re flying in 2023.
They’ve gained seven of their opening 9 video games and are short-priced favourites to beat Manly on Friday night time at a sold-out Suncorp Stadium in Magic Round.
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