The Brisbane Broncos are saying goodbye to two back-line players.
Selwyn Cobbo has signed with the Dolphins for 2026 after he informed the Brisbane Broncos he won’t be at the club beyond this season. According to reports, the Broncos only had about $300,000 to offer Cobbo for a one-year contract extension – much less than he’d be able to get on the open market.
The Broncos had repeatedly stated they’d love for him to stay, but only if he was willing to take a pay-cut. On Friday morning, the Courier Mail reported that Cobbo had decided to quit the club and move elsewhere in 2026. And just hours later the Dolphins announced the signing of Cobbo on a one-year deal.
“The Dolphins have always said we are about continuing to build a roster that will make us one of the top teams in the NRL,” said CEO Terry Reader. “Selwyn is an accomplished player who has done some amazing things at both Origin and NRL level already. But we believe he has untapped potential to go to even greater heights in our game and are excited about what he can do in a Dolphins jersey.”
The move allows the former State of Origin player to remain in Queensland and not too far from beloved hometown Cherbourg. “His Origin pedigree will only strengthen a Dolphins’ back five that includes players of the calibre of English international Herbie Farnworth, Kangaroo Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Kiwi Test player Jamayne Isaako, Jake Averillo and Jack Bostock,” the Dolphins said in a statement.
The Dragons were believed to be the front-runners to sign Cobbo and made inquiries about getting him this year before the June 30 deadline. But the Dragons withdrew their interest on Thursday, believing Cobbo was only trying to use them as a bargaining chip.
Cowboys had expressed interested in signing Selwyn Cobbo
Cowboys coach Todd Payten revealed North Queensland were interested in Cobbo on Thursday, but they’ve missed out. “We’ve had a discussion, but that’s as far as it’s gone at the moment,” Payten said.
“It all depends on what he is asking and what they are expecting. We haven’t got that far down the line yet. We always consider quality players and the price point is the determining factor.”
Cobbo has fallen out of favour at the Broncos and was dropped to reserve grade three weeks ago. Josiah Karapani, who replaced him on the wing and has scored four tries in two games, signed a two-year contract extension this week.
The Broncos have also confirmed the signing of Grant Anderson from the Melbourne Storm for 2026, while Gehamat Shibasaki has shown he’s a first-grader this year. “I think Selwyn Cobbo would help any club he is going to,” Payten said. “He carries the ball strongly, he can find the try-line and break a game open. He has proven that over time.”
Latrell Siegwalt heading to South Sydney
Meanwhile, the Broncos have also reportedly lost promising young fullback Latrell Siegwalt to South Sydney. The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting Siegwalt will join Wayne Bennett at the Rabbitohs on a two-year deal from 2026.
The 24-year-old is viewed as Reece Walsh’s understudy at the Broncos, but Maguire opted to use Cobbo and Jesse Arthars in the No.1 jersey when Walsh was injured earlier this year. Siegwalt has carved out a reputation as one of the Queensland Cup’s best players, but has never been handed a first-grade debut.
He scored a try in a pre-season game for the Broncos earlier this year, but is yet to be given a crack at NRL level. The move to Souths would present the same problem for Siegwalt, who will now be stuck behind Latrell Mitchell and Jye Gray.