{"id":69650,"date":"2026-08-11T12:25:40","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T12:25:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/69650\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T12:25:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T12:25:40","slug":"brisbane-rakes-season-over-set-for-shoulder-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/australia\/69650\/","title":{"rendered":"Brisbane rake’s season over, set for shoulder surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brisbane Broncos hooker Cory Paix will undergo shoulder surgery and miss the rest of 2026. (Jono Searle\/AAP PHOTOS)<\/p>\n

Brisbane hooker Cory Paix won’t play again this year with the 2025 premiership-winner booked in for shoulder surgery.<\/p>\n

The 26-year-old has shown great bravery over the past eight weeks to battle through the injury but with the club’s finals hopes over a decision has been made for him to go under the knife.<\/p>\n

The initial plan was to wait until the season was over but Paix will have the surgery early to give him a chance to start 2027 fit and healthy.<\/p>\n

Paix, who is signed until the end of 2028, \u00a0has been a staple at the Broncos under coach Michael Maguire and is highly valued for his defensive clout that was key to the club winning the 2025 title.<\/p>\n

His absence will give 32-year-old utility Billy Walters an extended run at No.9 as he targets a contract extension.<\/p>\n

Walters played his 100th match for the Broncos last week in the 40-32 loss to the Dolphins and was one of the best on the field.<\/p>\n

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\n Billy Walters is set for an extended run at No.9 for the Broncos. (AAP PHOTOS)<\/p>\n

When he was replaced the Broncos missed his energy and craft and were unable to make the most of a 24-0 lead.<\/p>\n

Walters gives the Broncos plenty of options and can also play in the halves.<\/p>\n

His stint last year at No.6 late in the season was integral to the club’s run to the premiership, even though an ACL rupture against Canberra cut short his year.<\/p>\n

While he did not play in the grand final, Walters was recognised as a key contributor in breaking a 19-year premiership drought.<\/p>\n

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