Brisbane Broncos captain-in-waiting Darius Boyd says he wants to improve on his impressive 2016 campaign which saw him cement his spot as both Queensland and Australian fullback.

Boyd is also expected to be named new Broncos skipper after the retirement of Corey Parker.

“I was very happy and thought it was probably my most complete year, especially with the rep side of things,” he said.

“I was really happy and obviously playing fullback gave me a chance to play my preferred position and see what I could do on that stage and I was really happy with my year overall.

“As quick as you can enjoy it though it’s gone now and I’ve got to really focus on this year and it starts today.

“I’m not getting any younger and I’m really looking forward to my last years, however many that is.

“I treat probably every year as my last so looking forward to a new year with some new players around the club. It’s an exciting time.”