QUEENSLAND Origin warhorse Corey Parker has sacrificed more than $100,000 after agreeing to a 12-month extension to become a Bronco for life.

In a rare show of loyalty in today’s professional age, Parker has spurned more lucrative opportunities from English Super League clubs to pledge his future to the Broncos.

By agreeing to another season with Brisbane in 2016, the 302-game veteran is now on course to eclipse Darren Lockyer (355 games) as the most capped player in NRL history.

The tackling machine will also have the chance to smash the all-time record for most games by an NRL forward, currently held by Manly legend Steve Menzies (349).

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Parker is technically off-contract at season’s end, but the Test forward had a one-year option in his favour for 2016, which he will activate in the coming weeks.

The Maroons lock, who turns 33 in May, had the opportunity to chase a better payday in the UK, but is determined to clinch one more premiership in his twilight at Red Hill.

The Broncos have the salary-cap room to accommodate Parker next season, although his retention could complicate the futures of off-contract duo Sam Thaiday and Alex Glenn.

Parker continues to defy Father Time, charging for 141 metres from 21 hit-ups and amassing 16 points from a try and six goals in Brisbane’s 44-22 rout of the Cowboys on Friday night.

media_camera Corey Parker kicking a conversion against the Cowboys. Pic Peter Wallis

“There’s a few finer points we need to sort out, but I’m sure we will come to an agreement (for next season) which is really pleasing,” Parker said.

“I hope to be here next year, it’s certainly looking that way.

“The deal hasn’t been quite finalised but I have been here for 15 years and I want to finish here.

“I am a proud Bronco and while there is some interest abroad, I haven’t really had to look into it because I’m happy here.

“My body still feels good. For me now, it’s about the recovery side of things and preparing for the next game.

“I don’t wake up feeling as good as I used to, but I love the game and I’ve always felt if I’m still competing, I’ll keep playing and I feel I’m right to keep going next year.”

Typifying his team-first ethos, Parker shunned the opportunity to celebrate a two-try haul on Friday night, giving Andrew McCullough a saloon passage for a 32-6 half-time lead.

Eight minutes before the break, Parker posted his first try in 12 months, underlining his remarkable endurance by backing up a Glenn bust to stun the Cowboys.

“Macca is my roommate so I had to look after him,” he said. “I saw the winger coming across and it made sense for me to pass to him for the try.

“It was good to get some clear air myself, I haven’t crossed the (tryline) for 12 months so it was good to get across the stripe.”

Broncos skipper Justin Hodges lauded Parker’s decision to play on in 2016 after the forward’s disappointment at missing out on the captaincy last month.

“I’m glad Corey is going around again,” Hodges said.

“I really admire his will to compete, he gives 100 per cent on every play, his best quality is he doesn’t want to let his teammates down and that’s what keeps him going.

“It’s a credit to Corey the way he has handled it (losing the captaincy). It’s a big honour to captain the Broncos and both he and Sam Thaiday have supported me.”