The Broncos’ premiership ambitions have taken another hit after they were brutally belted by the Roosters at the SCG.
Brisbane’s premiership ambitions copped a stinging reality check after being brutally belted 34-16 by a resurgent Roosters side that is ominously charging into form on the eve of the finals.
Just a fortnight ago, the Broncos sent a chilling statement to their NRL rivals with a 36-14 pounding of Parramatta that suggested Kevin Walters troops’ could be the dark horse for this year’s title.
But Brisbane have suddenly lost their mojo, with a shock 32-18 capitulation to the Tigers last week compounded by this SCG stitch-up that saw the Broncos outmuscled and outhustled from the opening seconds.
The Broncos’ rejuvenation this season has been built on defensive desperation, discipline and midfield mongrel but they were never in the fight against a Roosters side that…
