Brisbane kept their season alive after overcoming a horror start and scoring five unanswered tries to beat the Eels 30-24 on Friday night. The Broncos were down 16-0 after just 11 minutes before mounting a remarkable comeback. The victory keeps Brisbane in the finals race, but they still need help to make the top eight.
The bookies have the 10th-placed Broncos at $7.50 to make the top eight, but there is no doubt in Walters’ mind they’ll be playing knockout football this September.
“There is no if here, we’re going to make the finals,” Walters declared.
Brisbane’s comeback win was spearheaded by fullback Tristan Sailor, who raced 60m to score the Broncos’ first try in the 31st minute. Sailor then set up the first try of the second half with a cut-out pass to winger Selwyn Cobbo.
The Broncos’ win was made even more impressive considering they were without star halfback Reece Walsh, who is expected to miss the next few weeks with a broken hand.
The Eels have now lost their last three games and are in danger of finishing the season with the wooden spoon. The Eels led 16-0 early in the first half, but they were unable to hold on to their lead as the Broncos fought back.
The Eels’ loss was their third straight and they are now in danger of finishing the season with the wooden spoon. Interim coach Trent Barrett was frustrated at throwing away such a big lead against Brisbane.
“We handed them a win,” Barrett said. “That was a dream start but the errors we made in the second half were poor. Dumb things that we did put us in a position to lose.”
The Eels will be looking to bounce back next week against the Wests Tigers.
What Needs To Happen For The Broncos To Play Finals
The Broncos are still in the finals race, but they need to win their remaining two games against the Dolphins and Melbourne.
The Broncos will also need help from other teams. They need the Dragons to lose two of their final three games against the Sharks, Eels, and Raiders.
If the Broncos can win their remaining two games and the Dragons lose two of their final three, the Broncos will be in the finals.
The Broncos’ Path To The Finals
The Broncos face two tough challenges in their final two games. They play the Dolphins next week, who are currently in seventh place on the ladder. The Dolphins have been a tough team to beat at home, but the Broncos will be hoping to take advantage of the fact that they are coming off a bye.
The Broncos then face the Melbourne Storm in their final game of the season. The Storm are the reigning premiers and are currently in second place on the ladder. The Broncos have a tough task ahead of them, but they will be hoping to cause an upset.
The Broncos have shown that they are capable of beating any team on their day. They will be hoping that they can continue their good form and make the finals.
The Eels' Fight For Survival
The Eels are in a desperate fight to avoid the wooden spoon. They are currently tied with the Tigers on 16 points, but the Tigers have a better points difference.
The Eels need to win their remaining two games against the Wests Tigers and the Sharks to avoid the wooden spoon. They will also need the Tigers to lose at least one of their remaining games.
The Eels will be hoping to turn things around and avoid the wooden spoon. They will need to play with more consistency and reduce their errors.
A Pivotal Weekend
This weekend's NRL round was a pivotal one for the Broncos and the Eels. The Broncos’ win has kept their finals hopes alive, while the Eels’ loss has put them in a precarious position. It is a testament to the unpredictable nature of the NRL season and the importance of every game.
The Broncos and the Eels will be hoping for a better outcome next week.
What Will Happen In The Last Round?
The final round of the NRL season is always exciting. There is always something at stake, whether it be a premiership title, a finals berth, or avoiding the wooden spoon.
The Broncos and the Eels will be hoping for a successful conclusion to their season. The Broncos will be looking to make the finals, while the Eels will be looking to avoid the wooden spoon.
The final round of the NRL season is always full of drama. It will be interesting to see how the Broncos and the Eels perform in their final games.