The Latest Development in the Brisbane Broncos and Gorden Tallis Feud
The ongoing tensions between the Brisbane Broncos and club legend Gorden Tallis have escalated once again, with the ‘Raging Bull’ addressing recent media reports that suggested he refused to shake hands with a member of the Broncos staff who handles crisis management.
Tallis took to Triple M’s Sunday Sin Bin to clarify the situation, explaining what occurred during the encounter when the Titans faced the Broncos in round five. “Oh, what? I didn’t shake his hand, that was it,” Tallis said.
He added that he did shake Dave Donaghy’s hand and that his wife gave him a kiss. “My wife went into the Broncos box. I shook board members’ hands. What they don’t see, right, is that.”
Tallis went on to say that he doesn’t believe he should be in trouble for not shaking someone’s hand. “Let’s just say this right, a crisis manager only has a job when the club is in … there you go. Maybe he’s making it up. Do you think it worries me? No, not one bit.”
This incident adds another layer to the growing feud between Tallis and the Broncos. The conflict began when Tallis publicly criticised Michael Maguire’s coaching methods and also expressed concerns about the leadership group, including skipper Adam Reynolds.
In response, the Broncos removed Tallis’s name from a boardroom at their headquarters, re-honouring the space to NRLW legend Ali Brigginshaw. The club’s staff also commented on Tallis’s radio appearance, expressing disappointment that he was allowed to speak on the matter.
“I was very disappointed that Triple M allowed Gorden to discuss this matter on the radio today in the manner he did,” a Broncos representative said. “It should not have been allowed and Triple M know why.”
Despite the tensions, Tallis remains a significant figure in the club’s history, having played 160 NRL games for the Broncos. He now focuses his attention on the Gold Coast Titans, a club in which he holds part-ownership.
Key Points of the Dispute
- The controversy began when Tallis reportedly refused to shake hands with a Broncos crisis management staff member.
- Tallis clarified that he did shake the hands of other individuals, including Dave Donaghy and board members.
- The Broncos responded by removing his name from a boardroom, replacing it with that of NRLW legend Ali Brigginshaw.
- A Broncos representative expressed disappointment over Tallis’s comments on the radio, suggesting the discussion should not have taken place.
- Tallis, a former Broncos player with 160 NRL games under his belt, now has a stake in the Gold Coast Titans.
What’s Next?
With the feud showing no signs of cooling down, fans and analysts alike are watching closely to see how the situation will unfold. The relationship between Tallis and the Broncos remains complicated, with both sides seemingly unwilling to back down.
As the season progresses, it will be interesting to see if there are any further developments in this high-profile dispute. For now, Tallis continues to focus on his role with the Titans, while the Broncos navigate the challenges of maintaining unity within the club.
