In a major development on the NRL transfer front, the Brisbane Broncos have tabled a lucrative offer to a Newcastle Knights veteran centre, reportedly worth $800,000 for the 2026 season.
The Broncos’ strategic play is seen as a calculated move to bolster their backline with experience and leadership, targeting none other than Knights mainstay Dane Gagai — a player well-known for his consistent performances and representative pedigree.
Gagai, 34, has been a cornerstone of the Knights’ backline and continues to show his class despite his age. However, sources close to the situation suggest that the Knights have informed the Queensland Origin star that he would need to take a significant pay cut — believed to be around $300,000 — to remain with the club.
The Broncos’ offer is seen as a show of faith in Gagai’s ability to mentor young talent and bring calm under pressure, especially with the departure of several experienced players looming at Red Hill.
Club insiders say the move reflects coach Kevin Walters’ desire to add seasoned professionals to guide the Broncos’ next generation. Gagai’s potential shift north could reunite him with familiar Maroons faces and see him finish his career in Queensland, where it all began.
If the deal goes through, it would mark one of the most high-profile off-season veteran signings, adding even more firepower to Brisbane’s premiership push in 2026.
