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Pat Carrigan reportedly considers moving closer to Brisbane Broncos
Broncos forward Pat Carrigan is reportedly looking at property in Brisbane with his partner, Channel Nine reporter Bronte Gildea.
The couple currently live on the Gold Coast, and Carrigan has travelled to Brisbane for training.
The Broncos need a new captain after halfback Adam Reynolds retired from the NRL.
Coach Michael Maguire has not said who will take over, and Billy Walters and Kotoni Staggs are also among the candidates.
Carrigan is seen as a leading choice and a potential long-term leader of the club.
The reported move could add to his case, though no captain has been named.
The Broncos finished 14th in 2026 after winning the 2025 competition, and Carrigan is currently playing for Australia at the Rugby League World Cup; the club is yet to announce its next captain.
Brisbane Broncos forward Pat Carrigan is reportedly looking at property in Brisbane as he considers moving closer to the club.
Carrigan and his partner, Channel Nine reporter Bronte Gildea, are reportedly considering the move from the Gold Coast.
The possible relocation comes as coach Michael Maguire prepares to name a captain after Adam Reynolds announced his retirement from the NRL.
Carrigan is seen as a leading candidate for the captaincy, though Billy Walters and Kotoni Staggs are also mentioned as contenders.
Broncos officials have reportedly discussed whether players should live closer to Brisbane, while former player Corey Parker said he sees no problem with commuting.
- Who
- Pat Carrigan and his partner, Channel Nine reporter Bronte Gildea.
- What
- They are reportedly considering moving from the Gold Coast to Brisbane.
- When
- The reports were published on 29 October 2026.
- Where
- From the Gold Coast to Brisbane, Queensland.
- Why
- The move could bring Carrigan closer to the Broncos as the club prepares to name its next captain.
Broncos officials concerned about commuting
Corey Parker
Impact of Gold Coast commute
Broncos officials concerned about commuting
Officials reportedly discussed whether players should be required to live closer to Brisbane, amid concerns that travel takes too much of a toll.
Corey Parker
Parker said players should live wherever they want unless the commute affects the team’s performance.
The coach reportedly raised concerns about players commuting from the Gold Coast to Brisbane for training.
Carrigan and Gildea were reported to be looking at property in Brisbane.
Australia was scheduled to play its final Rugby League World Cup pool game against the Cook Islands.
- Player
- Pat Carrigan
- Potential destination
- Brisbane
- Current location
- Gold Coast
- Partner
- Bronte Gildea, Channel Nine reporter
- Captaincy candidates
- Carrigan, Billy Walters and Kotoni Staggs
- Broncos' 2026 finish
- 14th, outside the Top 8
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What people are saying
My personal view is live wherever you want, who cares?
Why would it matter? If it's impacting the team and their performance, then you might have to look at it.