Brisbane have returned to training at their Red Hill base in the aftermath of Cyclone Alfred as their prepare for their next away trip against Canberra.
Considering the carnage wrought by extensive flooding and winds across the weekend in Brisbane and its environs, the Broncos have emerged in good shape to prepare for Saturday night’s clash with the Raiders.
The club's training facilities did not suffer any significant damage from the cyclonic conditions.
A Broncos spokesperson said all players had reported for Monday morning's training, which was taking place in the gymnasium.
Several players lost power to their homes over the weekend, including captain Adam Reynolds and fullback Reece Walsh.
Walsh lives on a rural property south of the city and brought in a generator to keep everything working.
The Broncos had a field session on Monday afternoon. They will fly out of Brisbane for Canberra on Friday, as originally scheduled.
Brisbane arrived home in the early hours of Friday morning after thumping Sydney Roosters 50-14 on Thursday night.
The Broncos caught a charter flight to Toowoomba, then a bus to Brisbane.
Their performance was highlighted by a dominant forward display and brilliant game management and creativity from new halves combination Ben Hunt and Reynolds.
Props Pat Carrigan and Payne Haas were both awarded five Dally M points for their powerhouse displays, while Reynolds received two.
Commentator Phil Gould took to social media to write a glowing assessment of Brisbane's display.
"They look fit and hungry. They are also skilful and quick," Gould wrote on X.
"The forward pack dominated their rivals, paving the way for the new (but old) halves pairing of Adam Reynolds and Ben Hunt to orchestrate a stunning display of attacking football."
Reynolds was with his young family during the cyclonic conditions, but said his thoughts were with the general community before flying back to Brisbane.
“Not too many people have been through a cyclone, so for us it was about getting home as soon as possible with our loved ones and making sure they are OK," he said.
“We are thinking of everyone that could be affected through the cyclone."
