BREAKING NEWS: Broncos Star Winger Kerri Johnson Stuns Fans and Leaves Coach Scott Prince Speechless With Crucial Announcement
Brisbane, QLD — In a moment that sent shockwaves through the NRLW community, Brisbane Broncos star winger Kerri Johnson stepped up to a hastily arranged press conference this afternoon and delivered an announcement that left players, fans, and even head coach Scott Prince visibly stunned.
Rumours had circulated all morning after Johnson was unexpectedly pulled from the team’s final training session, and media were told to stand by for a “significant update.” Few could have predicted the twist that followed.
“This wasn’t an easy decision…”
Fighting back emotion, the 27-year-old winger opened her statement with a trembling smile.
“This wasn’t an easy decision, and it’s something I’ve been thinking about for months,” Johnson said, pausing as cameras flashed. “But it’s time. I need to be honest with myself, my teammates, and everyone who supports me.”
The room fell silent.
The Crucial Announcement
Johnson went on to announce that she will be stepping away from rugby league indefinitely to pursue a surprising new chapter—one she says “has been calling her for years.”
“I’m officially taking a break from professional footy to focus full-time on launching my foundation supporting young women in regional Queensland. This game has given me everything, and now I want to give something back.”
Gasps rippled across the media gallery.
Scott Prince: “I didn’t see this coming.”
Broncos head coach Scott Prince, standing just metres away, looked stunned as Johnson spoke. Afterward, he admitted the news caught him completely off guard.
“Speechless… that’s the only word,” Prince said. “Kerri is one of the most explosive finishers in the game. Losing her, even temporarily, changes everything. But I’m proud of her—this is bigger than footy.”
Fans React With Shock and Support
Within minutes, social media exploded.
Hashtags #ThankYouKerri and #BroncosFamily began trending as fans expressed both heartbreak and admiration.
One supporter posted:
“She broke our defensive lines every weekend. Now she’s breaking our hearts—but for the best possible reason.”
What Happens Next?
The Broncos have yet to confirm who will fill Johnson’s wing position, but insiders say the coaching staff is scrambling to adjust the lineup ahead of the season’s crucial stretch.
As for Johnson, she ended the press conference with a message that left fans hopeful:
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