July 13, 2023

Brisbane Broncos set to pounce on Palm Island teen sensation Billo Wotton

Billo Wotton, a backrower for the Charters Towers Miners, is one of the most promising young players in the state of North Queensland, and the Brisbane Broncos are getting closer to signing him.

It's been reported that the Cowboys and the Sydney Roosters were in the running to sign the Palm Island junior, but Brisbane ultimately prevailed.

Since Wotton is only 14, he cannot sign a contract with a player-manager until January 1, 2024; nonetheless, the Broncos have agreed informally to wait for him.

Wotton, a young gun who made headlines last year for scoring 41 tries in 12 games, is one of the most feared attacking weapons in the local under-14 division.

Wotton has scored a try in each of his five games this season, for a total of 11.

Although Wotton is more commonly found playing in the back row, he was chosen to play center for the 14-15 year Northern team that competed in the recent Queensland Schoolboys Championships in Townsville.

Although Wotton currently resides in the Towers, his impending relocation to Brisbane is anticipated to take place very soon. Wotton is originally from Palm Island.

Wotton's grandfather, Lex, commented that it was a time of pride for not only his family but also the entire neighborhood.

"A lot of people, especially his family, are proud of him, and we hope that one day we will be able to see him on the big screen playing for Queensland and then potentially Australia. Even if he didn't make it to the NRL, his grandfather added that the family would be thrilled to see him play there.

It's fantastic that teams from all over the world wanted to sign him.

When he turns 15, he'll sign his contract and be under their supervision in Brisbane. However, once he arrives, he will have access to physiotherapy and other medical services covered by his policy.

Wotton follows another Palm Island juvenile Assariah Lenoy, who was recently offered a Cowboys Young Guns contract, in attracting the attention of an NRL club.

Lex said it was evidence of the hidden brilliance waiting to be uncovered in underprivileged areas.

According to Lex Wotton, "Where he comes from, he could be a really good role model for a lot of people in this community as well as people of any color."

We do have a junior league team, but unlike teams on the mainland, it is not as well organised or supported.

"I hope that a lot more people look at these two young gentlemen and that it can convince parents to want success for their children,"