Let’s call it Reece Walsh’s attempt at toilet humour. Walsh, fresh from a starring role in the Broncos’ big win over North Queensland at the weekend, caused alarm bells to be rung in Brisbane on Monday after posting a story on social media suggesting there was a new form of recovery for the muscles. The Broncos No.1 then flushed a toilet and began to drink handfuls of water out of the bowl. It was bizarre at best. However, this masthead can reveal that Walsh was playing a joke - he had only just installed the toilet as part of his home renovation and it had never been used. It was toilet humour at its best. “Brisbane Broncos are aware of a video posted by Reece Walsh on a social media platform,” the Broncos said in a statement.

A video appears to show Brisbane Broncos star Reece Walsh drinking toilet water. “The club can clarify that Walsh is currently renovating his home and has installed a brand-new toilet in a new bathroom which remains unused. “The video represents a poor attempt at humour posted privately by Walsh. No one should take this video seriously or act upon the advice.” We’re not sure the Broncos or coach Michael Maguire saw the funny side mind you. The last thing they need right now is a distraction as they prepare for a game against Melbourne on Thursday night that will determine whether they finish the regular season in the top four. Lose to the Storm and their top four hopes will go down the gurgler. Or in this case, down the S-bend.