Manly coach Geoff Toovey says Scott Prince is still a force to be reckoned with and was surprised the Gold Coast released the former Queensland playmaker to join Brisbane for this NRL season.
The 33-year-old looked set to move to Super League side Hull FC after exiting the Titans with a year left on his contract only for the Broncos to make an 11th-hour play for him.
Prince had an indifferent season last year but Toovey says his team expect to face a player rejuvenated by his move to a new club when they meet Anthony Griffin's side on Friday at Suncorp Stadium.
"He adds a lot more flair in attack to their side, he is a very experienced player, good with the ball in his hands and very exciting to watch," Toovey said. "He will add another strike weapon to their backline."
Prince will form a partnership with one-time New South Wales halfback Peter Wallace and Toovey believes the Broncos have made a shrewd move by signing the 2005 premiership winner.
