Brisbane Broncos veteran Corey Parker says he wants to play on into 2017 despite turning 33 next year.

“When you first start you don’t envisage 16 years at the top but each year keeps coming around and you keep setting new challenges and benchmarks,” said Parker.

“Before you know, you are 16 years in.

“You stop and think and reflect – Joe Ofahengaue was four when I debuted. That’s pretty scary to think.

“That’s the beauty of rugby league, I’m still playing and I get to experience what Joey brings.

“I’m contracted to play next year but after that it’s in the air, we’ll see what comes of that. I’m looking forward to another year.

“You have to have the desire and the want to keep competing which at this stage I want to do.

“But then there’s two sides to the negotiating table, we’ll wait and see how it unfolds.”