Reece Walsh Delivers a Playful Jab at Shane Flanagan: ‘We’re on the Case’

Broncos fullback Reece Walsh has taken a playful dig at Shane Flanagan following his team’s win over the Bulldogs in the pre-season challenge held in Redcliffe.

After the match, Walsh was quizzed about Ben Hunt’s influence since his return to Red Hill, following a messy departure from Flanagan and the St George Illawarra club.

Walsh commented that Hunt “had some bad habits” the team is striving to improve, a remark that appeared to allude to a previous comment made by the Dragons coach last week.

“He (Hunt) is a world-class player,” the fullback shared with Fox League.

“He still has a few bad habits in his game, but we’re addressing that.”

“Seeing him enjoy himself back in the Broncos jersey is fantastic. I used to watch him when I was younger.”

“It really is a pinch-me moment.”

In a chat with foxsports.com.au, Flanagan mentioned that his former No.7 “was a good player but he was aging and he also had a few bad habits.”

In a different post-match chat following the win over the Bulldogs, Hunt opted not to retaliate when prompted to respond to his former coach’s remarks.

“You’re reaching for a quote there. I’ll let that one slide,” Hunt commented.

“He (Walsh) gives me a hard time during training too.”

With a 30-14 victory over the Bulldogs, the Broncos claimed the pre-season challenge alongside a $100,000 cash prize.

However, it wasn’t all smooth sailing, as star centre Kotoni Staggs left the field with just 15 minutes gone due to a reported quadriceps injury and did not return.

The Brisbane side will begin their official season against the Roosters in Sydney on March 6.