Tagataese extends with the Broncos

Sam Tagataese has signed a one-year contract extension with the Brisbane Broncos in hopes he can elevate his game to another level.

Tagataese didn't have a great start to life as a Bronco in 2018 after making the switch from Cronulla, only managing four appearances for the club.

However, the 2016-premiership winner's strong work ethic, along with his reliability and experience around the young forwards at Brisbane helped convince the club to re-sign him for 2019.

The 31-year old told broncos.com.au he has challenged himself to make his next NRL campaign one of the best in his career.

"Season 2018 wasn't what I wanted it to be," Tagataese said.

"I've been given the opportunity again so I am really grateful for that.

"I can't leave knowing I didn't put everything in.

"Even though I have been in the game for a long time 2018 was a learning stage for me.

"Coming into the Broncos really opened my eyes a lot about myself.

"It really gave me a sense of that I want to put in a lot more - just to challenge myself and see where that can take me."

The 172-gamer believes building consistency in his game will help him make a big impact for the Broncos rather than being a middle-of-the-road veteran forward.

With the retirement of Sam Thaiday, Tagataese jokes he has two new roles to take up at the club in 2019- being the oldest member of the squad, and carrying on the nickname 'Sammy T'.

Tagataese said he would be a different kind of 'Sammy T' compared to the jokester which was Thaiday.

"I've got some big shoes to fill," Tagataese laughed.

"He is going to be missed - he is a larrikin and that is something I can't imitate.

"I am just going to have to be myself - but there is a new 'Sammy T' coming in.

"Hopefully I can promote some positive influence around the squad for 2019."