Reece Walsh has run riot at fullback on his club debut for Brisbane to inspire a 28-16 win over North Queensland, on a night where Broncos winger Corey Oates broke his jaw.
The 20-year-old Walsh showcased why coach Kevin Walters was so keen to bring him back to the club, having a hand in three tries in the space of 10 minutes either side of halftime. He sealed the deal for the home side with a 76th-minute try to cap a magic Friday night.
His scintillating speed, in combination with the electric No.6 Ezra Mam, was too much for the Cowboys to handle at Suncorp Stadium in front of 43,162 supporters.