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Joel Gould

X marks spot as Broncos keep Hetherington

Xavier Willison has signed a new deal with Brisbane to the end of the 2027 NRL season. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Newly-resigned Brisbane prop Xavier Willison has set his sights on a starting position as the makeup of the pack under new coach Michael Maguire takes an intriguing turn.  

The 22-year-old, known affectionately as X, has signed until the end of 2027 while workhorse forward Kobe Hetherington will stay at the NRL club after Maguire told him that he would not be released for 2025.

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