Hooker Position

Broncos great declares ‘pivotal role’ club must cover with their final roster spot

Parker has a huge rap on incumbent Broncos No. 9 Jake Turpin but warns coach Kevin Walters will have a major headache if he gets sidelined.

Brisbane doesn’t have another bona fide hooker on their books but Tyson Gamble and Cory Paix can play the position.

“If you’re looking across a roster at where you’re building and what you’re building, I personally would like to see the Broncos go after a No. 9,” Parker told foxsports.com.au.

“I don’t know how much money they’ve got free or who is available but if Jake Turpin gets injured - who goes into that role?