Broncos dump Thaiday as captain National Sport Breaking News Sport League News January 10, 2014 - 11:34AM Brisbane have dumped Sam Thaiday as the NRL club's captain, with veteran Corey Parker to take over the role. The Broncos made the announcement on Friday, ending Thaiday's time as the club's leader since Darren Lockyer's retirement in 2011. The Queensland State of Origin player's form slipped, along with that of the team. The Broncos struggled into the finals in eighth spot in 2012 before missing out last year when they slumped to 12th place, the worst finish in their 25-year history. "The coach thought it best for myself and my team if I don't have added responsibility of captain," said Thaiday.