Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementSportNRLBroncos legend Sam Thaiday backs Brisbane's decision to give veteran playmaker Ben Hunt a one-year contract extension.Updated June 24, 2026 — 12:16pm,first published 12:13pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:09The infamous John Bourke incident from 1985Video icon2:07Official trailer: The Ice TowerVideo icon2:11Official trailer: Minions & MonstersVideo icon2:21Official trailer: GlenrothanAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe