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Madge’s huge coup as Broncos land key recruit after forward exodus: NRL Daily The Broncos have confirmed Storm back rower Shawn Blore will join the club ahead of the 2027 season, signing a two-year contract. The 26-year-old will make the move north after four seasons at the Storm, linking back up with Michael Maguire, the coach who handed him his NRL debut in 2020 at the Tigers. Blore became a regular starter at the Storm, but has struggled during the 2026 season with injuries and form, which have restricted him to only 10 games so far. Watch every game of every round of the Premiership Season LIVE with no ad-breaks during play on FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1. However, the gun edge forward featured in Melbourne’s 2024 and 2025 grand final appearances, playing 24 games across both of those campaigns. The Broncos’ recruitment coup comes after two major blows to their forward pack stocks, with front row star Payne Haas set to depart for the Rabbitohs at the season’s end. Meanwhile, fellow prop Corey Jensen was forced into retirement due to a blood blot condition, while Brendan Piakura has been stood down due to repeated head knocks. It remains to be seen when he will be fit to take the field and Blore now joins Maguire’s back row stocks alongside Jordan Riki, who is contracted until the end of 2028. Get all the latest NRL news, highlights and analysis delivered straight to your inbox with Fox Sports Sportmail. Sign up now!!! “Shawn adds further big game experience and depth to our back row stocks,” Broncos general manager of football Troy Thomson said in a club statement. “He knows what it takes to prepare and perform in the NRL on a consistent basis. “He has a hardworking approach to his football, and we’re excited about what he can bring to the Broncos.”