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Major questions lingering as Broncos’ roster warts laid bare
Brisbane certainly doesn’t have a bad roster heading into 2027, but there are ugly bits and pieces that cannot be ignored.
Brisbane certainly doesn’t have a bad roster heading into 2027, but there are ugly bits and pieces that cannot be ignored.
Ben Hunt wound back the clock as the Broncos farewelled a host of players, including champion front-rower Payne Haas, with a 34-20 win over the Bulldogs.
Brisbane’s season from hell hit rock bottom last week and Andrew Johns has pointed out a clear issue moving forward.
Brisbane spoiled the party in Josh Papalii’s farewell in a weekend of upsets. The Mole names his NRL Team of the Week.
Phil Gould does not believe the Broncos are a “broken” team, but the decision for Payne Haas to depart the club should have been telling enough for all.
Corey Parker and Andrew Johns have laid into the Broncos after their title defence from hell turned even uglier with one shocking performance.
Andrew Johns has delivered a damning assessment of the Broncos and believes one moment kick-started their downfall.
Much has been made of the heavy injury toll Michael Maguire’s team has faced this season. Phil Gould isn’t buying it.
South Sydney are fighting to keep their NRL top-eight spot, but the club could be facing some even bigger hurdles.
What has happened to Payne Haas in 2026? The game’s most dominant big man by a long way in recent seasons, Haas has come right back to the field in recent months.