Broncos legend Gorden Tallis says his former side must chase the best this off-season, labelling reigning Clive Churchill medalist Luke Keary as his dream signing.
The leaders of the Brisbane stratum have promised for a sweeping review of the playing group following the club's embarrassing 58-0 defeat to the Eels that ended their 2019 campaign.
Adding to the club's halves stocks will be a key area when player movements begin to take place, with many critics in agreement that the current halves were a major downfall for Anthony Seibold's side this season.
While a host of names have been suggested for the Broncos to attempt in luring to Red Hill, Tallis wants the club to poach Sydney's best in Keary.
“They need a playmaker ... you have to go after Luke Keary. You have to go after the best,” Tallis told The Late Show with Matty Johns.
“That club - Wally Lewis, Allan Langer, Darren Lockyer - you’ve got to get the best playmaker.
“They can’t have 35 forwards and 50 outside backs that are good, they need someone to steer the ship.
“Don’t you go after the best? He’s a Queensland kid.”
Keary is currently signed to a lucrative deal in Bondi and will be rewarded with an upgrade once Cooper Cronk retires at season's end.
Other names that have been thrown into suggestion for Brisbane are Brodie Croft, Aidan Sezer, Chad Townsend and Cody Walker.
Fox League's senior league reporter James Hooper revealed to the Late Show that he believes Walker could head for the exit at South Sydney if the right offer came his way.
“He’s asked Souths for $800,000 rolling forward, and I don’t think the Bunnies are going to be prepared to do that,” Hooper said.
“There is that link with (former Rabbitohs coach) Anthony Seibold, so perhaps he could be an option.”
One possible option for Brisbane is luring halfback Ash Taylor into a return to Red Hill where he made his NRL debut.
Taylor hasn't lived up to his $1 million-a-year deal with Gold Coast in 2019, with his contract now facing criticism.
Tallis said that the Broncos may attempt to lure Taylor back to Suncorp Stadium, as they have done in the past.
“Everyone fell in love with Ash,” Tallis said.
“I remember Joey and all you guys talking about how talented he is, but he’s got to work hard on his game.
“It’s the same with Milford. They’ve got to want it, they’ve got to want to work on their game as well.”