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Message: [QUOTE="McHunt, post: 3464391, member: 9853"] [I][B]Donuts:[/B][/I] [INDENT]“We’ve got a really strong culture, a culture that cares … it’s a great privilege to play for the Broncos and it comes with great responsibilities too. We’ve done a lot of work in terms of our values and standards. To me, that underpins the culture. We’ve got some really strong and capable leaders. They’re leading the charge with this group."[/INDENT] [INDENT][/INDENT] [INDENT]“It was important to get the playing group back after a break. They’ve trained really hard and had a well-deserved break. They’re coming back in, there’s a line in the sand and opportunity to build over the next four weeks until the first trial."[/INDENT] [INDENT][/INDENT] [INDENT]"I don’t have any concerns over the next seven weeks. Kev’s been really clear from the outset of pre-season what’s required of these guys. We’ve got lofty goals and want to see continued progress."[/INDENT] [INDENT][/INDENT] [INDENT]“Given where we finished last year and the progress we saw across the entire club … if we continue that we will see us achieve something we haven’t been able to for some time. That’s our goal. The guys are clear. Kev’s addressed it and Adam will address it. They’ve got my full support around that. I addressed it early in the pre-season and don’t believe I need to again.”[/INDENT] [INDENT]“On Walsh and Fifita, having understood and spoken to a number of people around it, we’ve ended up with a Bronco and a Titan in a teacup. We educate young men that if they find themselves in a position they’re not comfortable with to leave. We don’t want to escalate these situations. In this case, Reece did leave. He took a cab home then took a cab back to pick his friend up. That is part of the story that was left out. There isn’t any need to have a further conversation with Reece. He understands the expectations of the club and what we require of him. These guys are well recognised and well known but Reece hasn’t done a whole lot wrong here.”[/INDENT] [INDENT]“On Payne's mother, it’s important to add context and perspective around it. We’re talking about a horrible, tragic incident that’s seen three lives taken, families and communities devastated. To be really clear, Payne didn’t have any involvement in this. He’s seen his name connected because of obvious reasons. There’s legal proceedings and serious charges that will play out away from the club.[/INDENT] [INDENT][/INDENT] [INDENT]“Payne’s got a beautiful daughter and partner and also six brothers and sisters that are school-age. Sometimes these guys can be put on a pedestal and seen as paid actors in a soap opera. The reality is they are human, real people with real lives outside these four walls. Payne’s responsibility in the short term is to look after those close to him. Our responsibility is to take care of Payne. It’s important for him to have that time. He was a bit unsure about recommencing. He will be back soon enough. He didn’t go to the World Cup so he’s had a big pre-season prior to Christmas and is in great shape.”[/INDENT] [/QUOTE]

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