Brisbane Broncos coach Kevin Walters is under the pump with his side languishing at the bottom of the table for a second straight year.
While he’s feeling the pinch, The Courier Mail’s Peter Badel believes he’ll at least get a shot at turning the side around in 2023.
The Broncos have already signed next Adam Reynolds for next year and it’s expected that Penrith’s Kurt Capewell will also join the club, giving Walters some more star power to work with.
Joining SEN 1170 Morning Glory with Matty Johns, Badel was asked what Walters’ future looked like at Red Hill.
“I do think if things don’t impress within the first six to eight rounds next season, he won’t have a job for 2023,” Badel said.
“I think Kevvie is cognisant to that, as we know he’s off-contract at the end of next year.
“I think this year he deserves to be given some grace, given how far back he’s coming from with the Anthony Siebold season.
“But if he can’t get results in the first six to eight weeks and show that Brisbane is on an upward trend, then I don’t think he’ll get another contract and I think Kevvie knows that.”
With apparent pressure building, Badel was asked by Matty Johns if Walters has the backing of the board at Red Hill.
“He does, Karl Morris, the Chairman is a fan,” Badel replied.
“He (Morris) has recognised with their club wide review that they felt the coaching unit was under-resourced.
“They’re saying as a hierarchy that they need to put some support structures around Kevvie.
“They are prepared to support him, but only to a degree guys, he’s going to have to get the jobs done with results.
“It’s about wins and losses, and if he doesn’t get more wins next year then he just won’t be coaching for the long haul.”
Walters has a 3-12 win-loss record since taking over as head coach from Anthony Siebold.
Brisbane next face Cronulla on Sunday, June 4 at Suncorp Stadium.