Billy Slater believes Mitch Barnett will lead Brisbane's revival during a significant roster shake-up and salary-cap clean-out.
Maroons legend Billy Slater says Payne Haas' successor Mitch Barnett will lead a Brisbane revival as the Broncos embark on a $3 million salary-cap clean-out to hit back as a title force next season.
Brisbane's roster is set for a shake-up with one-third of the 30-man squad to part ways with the club after Thursday night's final-round clash against the Bulldogs at Sydney's Accor Stadium.
The Broncos have confirmed nine players will depart Red Hill at season's end, led by Souths-bound superstar prop Haas, retiring skipper Adam Reynolds and Perth Bears recruit Gehamat Shibasaki.
Forward Jaiyden Hunt is set to agree to terms with Canberra, Corey Jensen has medically retired, while grand-final winger Jesse Arthars will head to the UK for a stint with Catalans.
Completing the squad turnover, Grant Anderson will defect to the Warriors, while veteran utility Delouise Hoeter and journeyman back-rower Jack Gosiewski have not been offered deals for 2027.