Broncos star Walsh in hot water over alarming ref abuse

Brisbane Broncos star Reece Walsh is facing a worrying wait from the match review committee after appearing to swear at referee Chris Butler.

Walsh overran in support of Selwyn Cobbo off a kick return late in his side's loss to the Titans with a penalty given for an obstruction.

A voice could be heard hurling an expletive-laden rant at the referee after the penalty, which appeared to come from Walsh.

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Brisbane was then marched 10 metres for dissent.

Butler replied to the rant by saying: "Go again, you go to the (sin bin)."

Tanah Boyd then converted a penalty goal to seal a 18-12 victory.

Broncos coach Kevin Walters said he was "extremely disappointed" with his side's performance and attitude.

"We haven't earned the right as a team or a club to come here and put that performance on," he said.

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Walters' frustrations continued when asked about his side's inability to fix its form in the second half.

"It's not who we've been, and I don't like that team that played today. It's not who we are," he said.

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