Break-out Brisbane Broncos star Selwyn Cobbo set to sacrifice $2million to stay with the club

He’s about to make his State of Origin debut at just 19-years-old and NRL clubs are clambering to sign him but boom winger Selwyn Cobbo is reportedly set to sacrifice an astonishing $2million to stay loyal to the Brisbane Broncos. 

Cobbo, who has taken the competition by storm since debuting last year, is off-contract at the end of 2023 and has fielded huge offers from clubs, with one reportedly willing to part with $4.5million over five years to secure the young star,

The Cherbourg junior, who was a school captain at Murgon State High School, came through the Broncos’ famed academy and will likely eventually find a home at fullback, though he can also play anywhere in the outside backs.

That utility factor is why he is able to command more money on the open market, and at the Broncos. 

A report in the Courier Mail said the Broncos have tabled an offer to upgrade his current $180,000 deal to over $600,000 as well as adding a two-year extension. 

That’s enormous money for any 19-year-old but incredibly, still $2million short of what one club is offering him.

Selwyn Cobbo has been in Origin camp with Queensland this week

In the Broncos favour will be his desire to remain close to his family in Cherbourg, though Wayne Bennett’s Dolphins will of course come knocking in time.

Not only is he a highly productive winger who makes the hard yards, the Indigenous flyer is an exciting player with plenty of x-factor who can cover a range of positions.

An appearance in court to deal with a driving matter is a very mild red flag, and not an inherently unusual event in a young player’s highly public career.

Cobbo was brilliant for the Broncos in their Round 12 game against the Titans

The Broncos have yet to comment publicly on his reported contract upgrade, but head of football, Ben Ikin, said the club is very excited about his potential. 

‘Everyone loves the flashy stuff but we’re enjoying seeing Selwyn’s capacity to rip and tear out of the backfield,’ he told the Courier Mail.

‘For young guys, they don’t get it right all the time and part of the journey they go on is getting feedback on where they fall short and ensuring they get better every week and every month.

‘Selwyn certainly falls into that category. There are parts of his game he can get better in, but there are other areas of his game that are ahead of where we thought he would be,’ said Ikin. 

The star winger from Cherbourg poses for photographers at Origin camp on Monday

Despite his tender age, Cobbo was picked to make his Origin debut next Wednesday, after scoring 10 tries, averaging 130 metres and making over four tackle breaks per game.

Teammate Corey Oates, who was also vying for a spot on the wing for Queensland, lauded Cobbo’s natural talent, 

‘Selwyn is just a freakish talent. He already comes up with big plays in certain games and in this game, he showed great speed to race away and score,’ he said in the report.

Cobbo has been one of the Broncos best players in 2022 playing on the wing

It’s not only NRL clubs who are fighting over Cobbo, either.

Nike and Asics are in a bidding war to secure him as an ambassador.

Cobbo has worn Nike his entire career, but given Asics are the suppliers of the Broncos, the company is keen to welcome him into their stable. Reportedly he is keen to stay with Nike to thank them for their loyalty when he was just starting out in the Queensland Cup.

Front of mind right now for Cobbo though, is a date with NSW at Accor Stadium on June 8.