Pat Carrigan joined the Broncos to work with Wayne Bennett. But when the opportunity arose to rejoin the master coach, he said no. He reveals why in a wide-ranging interview.
In his first interview since Brisbane’s big-game heartbreak, Carrigan opened up about one of the most painful losses in the club’s 35-year history, admitting the Penrith capitulation will sting for some time.
The Broncos launch their 2024 pre-season on Thursday — 53 days after Brisbane inexplicably blew a 24-8 lead as Penrith charged home to pull off a 26-24 great escape at Accor Stadium.
No team in the 69-year history of official grand finals has given up a bigger lead in a decider — eclipsing the Dragons botching a 14-0 advantage to lose the 1999 decider against the Storm.
“It’s going to burn for a little bit,” Carrigan said as the Broncos prepare to return to training at Red Hill this week.
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