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Xavier Willison, Broncos’ rising star with a tattoo of Don Vito Corleone, is on the verge of a blockbuster contract as the team fights to keep him amid a star exodus. At 24, he’s been pivotal since joining in 2024 and led them to premiership glory last year. With Payne Haas leaving for the Rabbitohs, Brisbane’s desperation to retain Willison — who credits them for his career launch — is palpable. His love for mafia films, forged in childhood at his grandma’s house, adds a cinematic twist to his high-stakes negotiation. Meanwhile, the Broncos snapped an eight-game skid with a stunning win over Sydney, fueled by Willison’s clutch play and a reunited squad. Though a premiership this year feels unlikely, the team’s resurgence hinges on locking down Willison — and maybe, just maybe, the Godfather’s famous line will come true.

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