Adam Reynolds is expected to miss about 1–2 weeks from the latest Broncos injury update, while Ben Hunt is set for roughly 6–8 weeks on the sidelines. That means Hunt’s spot is the bigger short-term vacancy, and Reynolds should be back sooner rather than later.

What it means for the halves

If Reynolds is the one out briefly, Duffy’s spot is more at risk when Reynolds returns than when Mam returns. The Broncos’ latest reporting pointed to Ben Hunt partnering Ezra Mam in the halves if Reynolds is unavailable, which suggests the club would likely lean on experience first rather than lock Duffy in long term.

Duffy vs Hunt

For the immediate period, Hunt looks like the safer halves option over Duffy because the Broncos have already been linked to using Hunt with Mam when Reynolds is out. Once Reynolds is fit again, Duffy could be the one pushed out unless he has delivered enough to force a rethink.

Mam returning

Mam’s return would also put pressure on the halves mix, but Reynolds’ return is the bigger selection reset because he is the captain and primary halfback. In practical terms, the pecking order appears to be Reynolds first, then Mam/Hunt in some combination, with Duffy more likely covering than permanently owning the jersey.

Likely call

The most likely scenario is:

  1. Reynolds misses a short spell.
  2. Hunt covers in the halves with Mam.
  3. Duffy only keeps his spot if he strongly outperforms the alternatives.

So, yes: Hunt looks more likely to stay in the halves over Duffy in the short term, but Duffy’s spot becomes shaky once Reynolds is back.

TL;DR: Reynolds is only tipped out for 1–2 weeks, Hunt is out longer, and the Broncos’ own injury reporting suggests Hunt is the more likely halves partner when Reynolds is absent.