Walsh outs troll in epic revenge act; Munster twist as Dearden makes big call on future — NRL Daily
Brisbane Broncos star Reece Walsh has retaliated against a prankster who leaked his phone number by exposing the individual to his 700,000 social media followers. Walsh is currently recovering from a high-grade syndesmosis injury while preparing for the upcoming World Cup.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing challenges professional athletes face regarding digital privacy and the potential for social media to be used as a tool for personal retribution.
NRL NRL-PREMIERSHIP Walsh outs troll in epic revenge act; Munster reveal as Dearden makes big call on future — NRL Daily Braith speaks on Munster Broncos links | 04:22 Fox League from Fox Sports September 8th, 2026 10:41 am Broncos superstar Reece Walsh has turned the tables on a prankster who gave out his mobile phone number to members of the public.
The Australian fullback took to social media on Monday night and shared screenshots of all the missed calls he’d received from strangers who were keen to talk to the star.
Walsh decided to use his 700,000 social media followers to his advantage in an attempt to get revenge.
He sent a message to the offender on social media, sharing a photo of himself, along with a warning.
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