'Never want to be anywhere else': Carrigan excited for Broncos future

In the wake of signing a four-year extension with the Broncos, Patrick Carrigan has spoken about his love for the club and playing under coach Kevin Walters. 

The new deal will ensure the 25-year-old remains at Brisbane until at least the end of the 2028 season, with Carrigan becoming the first member of the current squad to agree to terms beyond 2025. 

Carrigan, who has played 61 games for the club since making his debut in 2019, said he is pleased to know he will be staying put long term. 

"They gave me my first chance out of school and I am really grateful for that. I never want to be anywhere else,"  

"I want to win a comp in a Broncos jersey. It's all I dreamed about, I was a seven-year-old kid in 2006 when they won and I want to inspire the next generation of kids to put on the jersey too. 

No other city, no other team or no other boys I'd rather play with.

Patrick Carrigan

"I am here for the long run... I am really excited for what the club has got in store." 

In his first year back from a ruptured ACL, Carrigan enjoyed his best season at NRL level in 2022, averaging 150 run metres and 32 tackles per game.

He also played in all three Origin matches in his first series, going on to be named winner of the Wally Lewis Medal, with Kangaroos honours following later in the year at the World Cup.

In deciding to remain with the Broncos, Carrigan pointed to his relationship with Walters as an important factor. 

"I have really enjoyed the last couple of years with Kev and am really excited to have a few more with him. I really think we have got a great roster here," Carrigan said. 

"[Kev] always talks about his growth as a coach and how far he has come and I definitely think the Broncs can have a lot of successful years under him.

"He cracks me up, he's a funny lad, he said he woke up with a smile this morning for once [knowing the contract was complete]. 

"I think he has got six [NRL Premiership] rings, so I told him I am coming for seven, so we better start getting them soon."