Adam Reynolds and Patrick Carrigan have fronted media to “get on the front foot and own” their actions after vision emerged of the pair in a push and shove after a night out.
The Broncos skipper was captured clashing with Carrigan in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley on Sunday, with the incident taking place just hours after the club’s annual fan day.
Reports on Monday suggested that Reynolds had told an intoxicated Carrigan to head home in a cab, which triggered the altercation.
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Carrigan conceded on Tuesday morning while speaking to reporters that it “clearly was time for him to go home” when the pair were asked whether they were intoxicated.
“I just want to take full responsibility for my actions,” Carrigan said.
“It’s obviously not ideal behaviour that I’m proud of but as a club we’re moving forward and standing side-by-side with Adam.”
“We’re embarrassed,” Reynolds added.
“We fully take ownership for what happened. We’re a really tight group. We understand it’s not a good look but we were there as mates.
“It started out as a playful fight and a little bit of wrestle that got a little bit heated but there was no one injured. We understand it’s not a good look in the public eye and we take ownership.”
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The Courier Mail reports that Reynolds and Carrigan are set to be fined by the NRL but are unlikely to be stood down from Brisbane’s season opener against the Roosters.
Broncos coach Kevin Walters confirmed the club would not be suspending the pair but added on Tuesday morning that the NRL’s integrity unit had the final say.
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