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‘It’s a bargain’: Former Test forward backs Willison’s hefty price tag as the Broncos get nervous

Former England Test forward James Graham has given his opinion on Xavier Willison’s contract situation as the hulking prop heads to market on November 1.

By Matt Jones · FOX Sports Australia

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 2:11 AM

Key Things to Know

James Graham claims the Brisbane Broncos' $1 million per year offer for Xavier Willison underpays the forward.
Willison and his management confirmed he will test rival free-agency offers starting November 1 on a permanent deal.
The Broncos are offering a four-year contract extension to keep the 24-year-old prop as their forward leader.

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Former NRL player James Graham argues the Brisbane Broncos' four-year, $1 million per season contract offer for prop Xavier Willison is a bargain that underpays the rising star. Willison, who recently won Brisbane's Paul Morgan Medal for 2026, plans to test rival offers on the open market beginning November 1.

Graham believes rival clubs could offer Willison up to $1.25 million per season as the 24-year-old enters his prime. The report highlights the PNG Chiefs as a major threat, where tax-free incentives could effectively add $560,000 annually to a matched offer.

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‘It’s a bargain’: Former Test forward backs Willison’s hefty price tag as the Broncos get nervous

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