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Joel Gould

Coach Walters wants spine Broncos players to muscle up

Brisbane coach Kevin Walters (c) is demanding his spine players muscle up in defence this season. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Brisbane Broncos coach Kevin Walters has given his spine players a straight message about the need to get their defensive houses in order ahead of the baptism of fire that awaits them.

The NRL draw did the Broncos a favour by slating them to play defending premiers Penrith and last year's top-four side North Queensland first up this season, when any deficiencies will be ruthlessly exposed.

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