There's no hiding the fact that the Brisbane Broncos need a halfback for 2020 off the back of their tumultuous 58-0 loss to Parramatta a fortnight ago - and Ash Taylor has emerged as a potential candidate.

The 25-year old debuted for the Broncos before signing with the Titans, and has shown glimpses of a representative-calibre playmaker.

But in 2019, he fell off the radar and struggled both on and off the field, and rumours are circling he may want out of his lucrative contract.

And senior reporter Brent Read believes that the Broncos could be keen on bringing him home in 2020.

“There’s a suggestion that maybe Brisbane are monitoring the situation with Ash Taylor," he said.

"Perhaps if he gets a release and gets a decent payout, Brisbane might be a destination he considers.

"He wants to stay around that area as it allows him to go home and their a club that are in the market for a halfback."

Taylor potentially departing the club would also free up some money for them to sign Ryan Matterson, who has become disgruntled at the Tigers.

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Another name that has been thrown up at Brisbane is Brodie Croft, who reportedly met with Anthony Seibold this week after losing the No.7 jersey at the Storm.

“They’ve had a meeting with Brodie Croft this week," he said.

"He’s obviously their priority.

"But, if they can get a guy like Ash Taylor on the cheap it gives them some options.