Following a back-and-forth game, Broncos coach Kevin Walters responded to his team’s devastating 26-24 loss to Penrith by saying the outcome “pisses him off.”
The defending champions took the lead through Mitch Kenny in front of an enthusiastic crowd at Accor Stadium, but front-rower Tom Flegler cut the lead shortly before halftime.
Following the interval, it was all Brisbane as rookie sensation Ezra Mam scored a stunning hat-trick to give the team a 16-point advantage and drive their supporters into frenzy.
Sadly for the underdogs, Nathan Cleary pulled off the greatest comeback in NRL Grand Final history, scoring the game-winning touchdown under the posts after laying on two tries.
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