Qualifying final: Brisbane Broncos 26-0 Melbourne StormReynolds leads win, Storm’s Coates and Papenhuyzen injured
Brisbane blitzed Melbourne 26-0 to end a 5,285-day losing drought against their NRL arch-enemies at Suncorp Stadium and qualify for a home preliminary final in a fortnight.
The Broncos coach, Kevin Walters, said before the stunning win that he did not believe in hoodoos. His players showed they were on board, and to a man were far too good for the visitors in front of 50,197 fans. Brisbane skipper Adam Reynolds produced a masterclass and fullback Reece Walsh turned it on in the second half.
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