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Personal information
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| Full name | Adam Reynolds | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 10 July 1990 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 85 kg (13 st 5 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing information
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| Position | Halfback | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 25 July 2025
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Adam Reynolds (born 10 July 1990) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer. He is the captain and halfback (halfback) for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League (NRL). As a halfback, he is a key playmaker, known for his smart decisions and amazing kicking skills.
Reynolds is famous for leading the South Sydney Rabbitohs to victory in the 2014 NRL Grand Final. He has also played for several special representative teams, including New South Wales in the popular State of Origin series.
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Early Life and School Success
Adam Reynolds was born in Sydney, Australia. As a kid, he looked up to rugby league legends like Andrew Johns and Darren Lockyer. He attended Matraville Sports High School, where he showed his incredible talent for the sport.
In 2007, Reynolds led his school team to win the NRL Schoolboy Cup, a major high school rugby league competition. He was so good that he won the Peter Sterling Medal as the best player in the entire tournament. This showed everyone that he was a star in the making.
Playing Career
Starting Out
Reynolds played junior rugby league for several clubs in the South Sydney area. His strong performances earned him a spot in the South Sydney Rabbitohs Under-20s team. In 2010, he helped his team reach the Grand Final of the Under-20s competition, proving he was ready for the big leagues.
South Sydney Rabbitohs (2012–2021)
A Rising Star
In 2012, Reynolds made his official NRL debut for the South Sydney Rabbitohs. He had an amazing first season, scoring tries, kicking goals, and even winning a match with a last-minute field goal. At the end of the year, he was named the NRL's Rookie of the Year. He also finished as the top goal-kicker in the league.
Over the next couple of years, Reynolds became one of the Rabbitohs' most important players. His excellent kicking and leadership helped the team become one of the best in the NRL. He played for representative teams like the NRL All Stars and NSW City, showing his skills on a bigger stage.
Winning the Grand Final
The highlight of Reynolds' time at South Sydney came in 2014. He guided the team all the way to the 2014 NRL Grand Final. In the final match against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, Reynolds played brilliantly, scoring a try and kicking five goals. The Rabbitohs won 30–6, their first premiership in 43 years, and Reynolds became a club hero.
Captain and Record Breaker
Reynolds continued to be a key player for the Rabbitohs, even when he had to deal with injuries. In 2020, he was named the captain of the team, an honour he described as "amazing." That year, he was the NRL's top point scorer.
In 2021, he broke the club's all-time record for most goals and most points, held by the legendary Eric Simms. He led the Rabbitohs to another Grand Final, but they narrowly lost to the Penrith Panthers. It was his last game for the club.
Brisbane Broncos (2022–Present)
In 2022, Reynolds joined the Brisbane Broncos and was immediately named the team's captain. He brought his experience and leadership to his new club. In his first season, he helped Brisbane improve and was their top point scorer.
In 2023, Reynolds led the Broncos to the 2023 NRL Grand Final. In an exciting game, they lost to the Penrith Panthers 26–24. During that season, he also became only the second player in history to kick 1000 goals in Australian rugby league.
Reynolds faced some injury challenges in 2024 but continued to be a vital part of the team. In 2025, he reached another major milestone, becoming the second-highest point scorer in the history of the league. He also played his 300th first-grade game, celebrating a long and successful career.
Playing Style
Adam Reynolds is known for his incredible kicking game. He can kick long-range field goals to win close matches and his high kicks often set up tries for his teammates. He is also a very smart player who directs his team around the field. As a captain, he is a calm and respected leader.
Statistics
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| † | Denotes seasons in which Reynolds won an NRL Premiership |
| Season | Team | Matches | T | G | GK% | F/G | Pts |
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| 2012 |  South Sydney |
27 | 3 | 97 | 85.09% | 2 | 208 |
| 2013 | 26 | 4 | 100 | 90.09% | 2 | 218 | |
| 2014† | 26 | 7 | 95 | 79.17% | 3 | 221 | |
| 2015 | 18 | 1 | 53 | 81.54% | 1 | 111 | |
| 2016 | 16 | 2 | 43 | 75.44% | 1 | 95 | |
| 2017 | 21 | 2 | 67 | 88.16% | 2 | 144 | |
| 2018 | 24 | 5 | 93 | 75.00% | 5 | 211 | |
| 2019 | 25 | 3 | 96 | 82.76% | 3 | 207 | |
| 2020 | 23 | 6 | 98 | 85.22% | 1 | 221 | |
| 2021 | 25 | 5 | 118 | 79.19% | 2 | 260 | |
| 2022 |  Brisbane |
20 | 6 | 61 | 84.72% | 0 | 146 |
| 2023 | 23 | 5 | 94 | 81.74% | 3 | 212 | |
| 2024 | 13 | 1 | 43 | 86.00% | 0 | 90 | |
| 2025 | 15 | 3 | 56 | 80.95% | 1 | 126 | |
| Career totals | 302 | 53 | 1114 | 82.27% | 26 | 2470 | |
