Ipswich State HS Talent Baxter Best Lands Big Break with Brisbane Broncos

Ipswich State HS Talent Baxter Best Lands Big Break with Brisbane Broncos
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Ipswich State High School student Baxter Best has signed a four-year deal with the Brisbane Broncos, setting the stage for a promising NRL career—following in the footsteps of his older brother and NSW Origin star, Bradman Best.


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The sixteen-year-old outside back, who has been making waves in Queensland’s junior ranks, chose the Broncos despite interest from several NRL clubs. His decision marks a major win for Brisbane’s development programme.

Baxter Best, a Future Origin Star?

Despite his brother’s NSW allegiance, Baxter qualifies for Queensland due to his family’s relocation. The talented teenager has already impressed at the representative level, starring in Queensland’s under-15s schoolboys team and excelling in the Cyril Connell Cup.

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With Baxter now in Maroon territory, the prospect of a Best versus Best Origin clash looms. While Bradman remains a proud Blue, he acknowledges the unique family dynamic.

Path to Professional Rugby

Baxter will continue his development with the Souths Logan Magpies under-17s this season, competing against players a year his senior.

Ipswich State HS continues its legacy of developing NRL talent, adding Baxter to a list of alumni that includes several professional players. His rise through the school’s system, coupled with interest from NRL talent scouts, reinforces the institution’s reputation as a breeding ground for Queensland’s next generation of rugby league stars.


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With his brother’s rapid rise to Origin football serving as inspiration, Baxter Best’s journey from Ipswich to the Broncos’ system is just beginning. If his trajectory mirrors Bradman’s, the Broncos may have secured their next big star.

Published 30-January-2025

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