Home & Away's Axle: 'Fans love River Boys' (VIDEO)

Home and Away's Axle Whitehead reckons The River Boys have added a new dynamic to the Australian soap. Braxton brothers Darryl, Heath and Casey - played by Steve Peacocke, Dan Ewing and Lincoln Younes - have been causing a stir in Summer Bay since their arrival in February. But Axle - who plays the soap's Liam Murphy - says the on-screen bad boys have become a worthy addition to the show. Axle said: "The River Boys have been causing lots of havoc. They've added a great dynamic to the show; I think audiences are loving them." He added: "Steve Peacocke, who plays Brax, and I are shooting some scenes together now and I'm really happy to be working with him. He's a great guy." Watch an interview with Axle Whitehead

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