- Brisbane Broncos left fuming after Reece Walsh posted a video on social media
- The star fullback and his manager said the bizarre act was meant as a ‘joke’
The Brisbane Broncos are understood to be ‘privately furious’ after star footy player Reece Walsh was seen in a video punching an individual while wearing a boxing glove.
The star fullback, 22, had published the video on TikTok and was understood to ‘be a joke’ according to his manager Nash Dawson.
It is understood, according to The Daily Telegraph, that the footy club will address the matter tomorrow but are investigating the clip.
The man who is seen being punched by Walsh is understood to be ‘his best mate’, according to Dawson.
In the clip, the man appears to lean on a sofa, which is situated on the edge of a terrace.
Walsh, wearing the boxing glove, winds up a punch and catches the other man in the side of the head with some force.
Reece Walsh (right) was seen in a video posted on his Instagram account, appearing to punch another man in the head while wearing a boxing glove
The Brisbane Broncos star (left) was seen connecting with the side of the mans head, sending him flying backwards
The man falls to the ground and appears dazed, while holding his head in his hands.
Another camera angle showed several other individuals filming the moment, which is understood to have taken place in recent days.
Walsh has now deleted the clip with some individuals screen grabbing the moment before it was taken down.
The Daily Telegraph adds that the Broncos are ‘privately furious that Walsh acted so stupidly to not only punch the man but then post the video on social media.’
Walsh, meanwhile, had taken to social media to address the video.
‘Just to add context to the video recently posted – it was a joke with me (sic) best mate,’ he wrote.
‘No one was harmed, boys being boys.’
The man, who is believed to be one of Walsh’s best friends fell backwards clutching his head
Walsh added ‘No one was harmed, boys being boys’ following the incident which is understood to have taken place in recent days
More to follow…
