Logan Bayliss and Brendan Frei have reportedly been released by the Brisbane Broncos, adding to their list of departures for next season.
While it was previously uncertain whether or not Bayliss and Frei had been released, Fox Sports has officially verified their exits from the club, which occurred following the club’s awards ceremony on Thursday.
They will now join Herbie Farnworth (The Dolphins), Thomas Flegler (The Dolphins), Keenan Palasia (Gold Coast Titans), and Ethan Quai-Ward (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs) as club departures – the latter leaving the club mid-season after gaining an immediate release from his contract.
Brendan Frei joined the Brisbane Broncos after playing for the North Queensland Cowboys in the Top 30 in 2022. He had previously played for the North Devils in the QLD Cup, having previously been in the Sydney Roosters pathways system.
“We’ve been watching Brendan closely for a little while and he’s a guy we believe has some tools that will translate well to the NRL level,” Cowboys General Manager of Football Micheal Luck said of his arrival last year.
“He moves well defensively on an edge and carries the ball well.” He has been a great presence for Norths for a number of years, and his form has improved this year.
Frei isn’t the only player who will be let go by the team; Logan Bayliss will also be let go.
Bayliss, a former Queensland U20s representative, signed a two-year contract with the Broncos in 2021. He is also a Scotland international, having played four Tests for them during the Rugby League World Cup, however he has yet to play a first-grade game for Brisbane.
Ben Ikin, the Broncos’ head of football and performance, stated that Bayliss impressed throughout his time in the system upon his arrival at the team in 2021.
Logan has impressed us with his determination – he is a brilliant young player who has played Queensland Under-20s, and we believe that if he continues to work hard, he will be able to fulfill his potential,” Ikin added.
