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Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters announces 24-man squad, including seven debutants for Ashes tour.

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Australian Kangaroos head coach Kevin Walters has confirmed his 24-man squad for the Ashes tour of England.

Seven debutants have been made to make the trip halfway around the world for the first bi-lateral series against England in more than two decades, with the finals series playing a heavy role.

The squad, which was originally set to be 22, was expanded to 24 with the Kangaroos including Ethan Strange and extra depth options in the squad after his barnstorming season with the Canberra Raiders.

Walters, who admitted he will have selection headaches without a warm-up game, also admitted the squad was hard to pick.

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Adam Reynolds honored injured Billy Walters during the trophy presentation after the NRL Grand Final.

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Adam Reynolds recently explained his decision to invite injured player Billy Walters to join him on stage for the trophy presentation after the Brisbane Broncos' victory over the Melbourne Storm in the 2025 NRL Grand Final. The event took place on Sunday evening at Sydney Olympic Park.

Unfortunately, Walters missed the match due to a knee injury sustained during the club's qualifying final win against the Canberra Raiders three weeks prior. Until that point, he had been integral to Brisbane's success, playing both as hooker and five-eighth after injuries sidelined both Ezra Mam and Reynolds himself in their earlier clash against the Storm. Walters has been diagnosed with an ACL injury and is expected to be out for a significant portion of the next year.

Despite his absence, Reynolds emphasized Walters' importance to the team, expressing that he was "honoured" to share the spotlight with someone who embodies the spirit of the Broncos. In his post-match press conference, he stated, "He is a huge part of the club. When I went down a few weeks ago, he was a huge shining light." Reynolds further remarked on the emotional impact of Walters' injury, saying, "To see him miss out, it's heartbreaking for not only all us players, but himself and his family. His attitude has been fantastic this year." He concluded his thoughts with the reflection that "it could have easily went the other way."

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Reece Walsh credits injury recovery for his remarkable improvement and outstanding finals performances.

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Clive Churchill Medalist Reece Walsh has attributed his significant improvement in form to a mid-season injury that allowed him to reset. Although he was not performing poorly in the first half of the season, Walsh was noticeably underwhelming, and the Broncos were struggling outside the top eight, seeming far from a postseason contender.

After returning from his injury, however, Walsh emerged as a more dynamic player. He excelled in the late stages of the regular season and delivered outstanding performances in the finals against the Canberra Raiders, Penrith Panthers, and Melbourne Storm.

His display against the Storm during the premiership decider has been hailed as one of the greatest individual performances in the sport's history. In the post-match interview, Walsh credited a less intense investment in the sport as pivotal to his turnaround.

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