Footy legend Darren Lockyer reveals why Kevin Walters was really sacked as Broncos coach in shock decision
Broncos legend Darren Lockyer has revealed the real reason Kevin Walters was sacked as head coach last month in a development that left fans and the club’s stars shocked.
The Brisbane board member and former teammate of Walters said it was a tough decision – but finishing 12th this NRL season with a roster boasting the likes of Reece Walsh, Ezra Mam, Pat Carrigan and Payne Haas was ‘not acceptable’.
‘Kevvie’ is a great bloke and that’s what makes it so difficult,’ Lockyer told News Corp.
It’s not pleasant at all when you have to move on a legend of the game.
‘He was also five minutes away from winning the grand final last year if it wasn’t for Nathan Cleary.
‘At the back end of the year, the team fell away significantly. The call was made based on the playing talent at the Broncos, which there is plenty of.’
Lockyer also pointed to the winning mentality of Michael Maguire as the reason he was offered a three-year deal at Red Hill.
