Rugby League by Peter Badel, Travis Meyn, Chris Honnery 10th May 2021 10:32 AM
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Subscriber only Broncos coach Kevin Walters says the departure of star winger Xavier Coates to Melbourne next year will not de-rail his plans to rebuild the struggling Brisbane club. The Coates signing saga was finally confirmed on Sunday, with Melbourne announcing the 20-year-old to a two-year deal from the 2022 season in a huge coup for the club. The Maroons winger told his Brisbane teammates in the aftermath of Saturday s 19-18 loss to the Cowboys that he will be linking with the Storm next season, despite their attempts to urge him to remain at Red Hill.
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âEveryone knows and is aware of his talents. Heâs a young guy thatâs been in our system for three or four years now. To lose him - itâs not great, Iâve got to say for the Broncos.
âBut we respect Xavierâs decision to move on.
âXavier was an important part of our future here at the Broncos, he was one of the guys that we were very keen to hang on to and be a long-term player here.
âThatâs not the case, so weâll move on.â