Brisbane’s fifth-straight win wasn’t the only talking point after their 26–14 triumph over the Gold Coast Titans on Sunday night.
During the live broadcast from Robina, a travelling Broncos fan caused a stir with a bold sign referencing a scandal from five years ago.
The sign, which read ‘Suck my toes Kotoni’, was a direct nod to a 2020 sex tape involving Broncos centre Kotoni Staggs.
The woman holding it wore Broncos supporters gear and was caught on camera during the match.
Her sign quickly went viral online, sparking reactions across social media platforms and prompting a fresh wave of attention toward the infamous scandal.
The reference ties back to a controversial moment in 2020, when a sex tape of Staggs was distributed without his consent.
Broncos fan proudly holds controversial “Suck my toes Kotoni” sign during Sunday night’s match in Robina
Kotoni Staggs appeared unaware of the cheeky sideline reference to his 2020 sex tape scandal
The footage was recorded by then 18-year-old McKenzie Lorraine Robinson during a consensual sexual encounter arranged via Instagram.
Staggs gave permission for the act to be filmed but only for private viewing.
The footage, shot from a first-person angle, featured explicit scenes including toe sucking.
The pair did not meet again, but Robinson continued to message Staggs in the months that followed.
Eventually, a snippet of the video was sent to Staggs directly.
On August 4, 2020, the video appeared on social media, reportedly circulated to multiple sporting organisations.
Staggs made a formal complaint to police, leading to Robinson being charged with distributing prohibited visual recordings.
Under Queensland law, the offence carries a maximum sentence of three years’ imprisonment.
McKenzie Lorraine Robinson pleaded guilty to distributing the sex tape without Broncos star Kotoni Staggs’ consent
She pleaded guilty in Brisbane Magistrates Court and was fined $600, avoiding a conviction.
Magistrate Tina Privatera considered her early guilty plea and opted against recording a conviction.
Robinson’s lawyer claimed the footage was sent to a friend whom she trusted, and it was that friend who then circulated it publicly.
Despite not intending for the video to become public, Robinson was held accountable for its distribution.
Sunday’s clash was Brisbane’s fifth consecutive win, keeping them fifth on the ladder and within reach of the top four, but Staggs was involved in a heated on-field moment during the tense Queensland derby.
But tensions briefly flared just before half-time, as Broncos fullback Reece Walsh and Staggs appeared to exchange frustrated words on the field.
With seconds left in the half, the Broncos were in a familiar attacking shape down the right side.
Walsh, floating behind the decoy runners, threw a sharp pass intended to put Staggs on the outside of Brian Kelly, but Staggs couldn’t handle the pill.
Reece Walsh shows frustration following dropped pass by Kotoni Staggs late in the first half
Fox League commentator Cooper Cronk called the moment ‘a clunky catch’ but defended the centre, saying ‘pressure was on him.’
Immediately after the mistake, the broadcast showed Walsh speaking to Staggs, with the centre appearing to offer an apology.
As the teams headed into the sheds, Deine Mariner put an arm around Walsh.
The cameras then caught another moment of visible frustration from the Broncos fullback.
Walsh’s emotions carried into the break. Ben Hunt, covering the half-time interview duties, had a quiet word with Walsh afterwards.
‘He plays with high emotion, I suppose he thought his right centre should’ve caught that,’ Bryan Fletcher said during the broadcast.
Inside the sheds, Walsh had another brief outburst before calming down.
Post-match, captain Adam Reynolds was asked about Walsh’s emotions and the exchange.
‘We’re trying to be perfect out there, It’s not always going to go to plan,’ Reynolds said.
‘But we’re adults, We talk about a situation when it happens.’
He confirmed the pair had resolved the issue quickly, with the team scoring a long-range try shortly after.
‘They’re working hard, and it’s always good to have that feedback on the field,’ he said.
Coach Michael Maguire also weighed in, saying the game plan was designed to give Staggs early ball.
‘Reece, he loves his footy and he’s striving to continually be the best,’ Maguire said.
‘That’s all the boys. That’s the perfection they’re chasing.’
He defended Walsh’s passionate approach.
‘Reece wears his heart on his sleeve and that’s why we love him.’
‘At times he’s going to execute something, and other times he’s working out how he gets it done.’
‘But he keeps competing, and the boys love playing with him.’
