Reece trades Origin for off-road

Broncos' star Reece Walsh swapped rugby league for Supercross in Redcliffe today when unveiled as a Boost Mobile AUSX Championship Ambassador.

The Queensland Origin ace helped promote Australia’s fastest motorsport and Kids Go Free for the Moreton Bay double-header on October 11-12.

Walsh stepped out at Kayo Stadium in full Supercross kit as the new Official Ambassador for the 2025 Boost Mobile AUSX Championship.

He was joined by Supercross champions Luke Clout (SX1 Penrite Empire Kawasaki), Nathan Crawford (SX1 KTM Factory), development riders Nixon Darrah (SX3) and Nate Perrett (85cc KTM Factory).

Walsh said kids under 12 will get in to Kayo Stadium free with a paying adult – and could win a track walk with him and AUSX riders.

“If I wasn’t playing footy, I’d probably be racing Supercross,” Walsh said, ahead of Rounds 1 and 2 of the 2025 AUSX Championship.

“I’ve loved this sport since I was a kid and now I want every young Queenslander to feel the same energy and excitement.

“I’m a bit of an adrenaline junkie, I love the noise, the sound, hearing the throttles going. I love being on a bike.

“I got to walk the track last year. Sitting in the stands the jumps don’t look too big, but I’ll tell you what - when you are out there they are massive!”

AUSX Managing Director, Kelly Bailey said Walsh’s involvement “is fantastic for Supercross”.

“His genuine passion for dirt bikes, combined with his reach into mainstream sporting audiences, will help us take Supercross to a whole new audience.

“Most importantly, his commitment to giving back to kids and families aligns perfectly with our aspirations to offer value to sports fans.”

Rider Nathan Crawford said: “Being able to collaborate with someone who’s so massive in a field like that (rugby league) is awesome.

“We’re going to have a lot of different eyes on our sport. (It’s) massive for Australian Supercross.”

Luke Clout added: “Racing here was probably the best. This year is going to be nothing less. Hope I can be that Aussie guy to beat these Americans!”

Around 6000 tonnes of local top soil will be trucked into Kayo Stadium for the event which will use all 9000sqm of floor space.

The Kids Go Free offer is now live. Families can get free U12 tickets for the Moreton Bay Double-Header at www.australiansupercross.com.au