OFFICIAL 2025 Grand Final Discussion Thread

[TYGA]

That was magic by Walsh. Broncos deserved it Atkins was hosing them most of the game.

 

[Tigerwould]

Hahaha Stef. Loser.

I forgot he was playing until he dropped the ball. Did nothing compared to the other props on the field. Just like at the WTs ..He has a few good games then goes missing

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I forgot he was playing until he dropped the ball. Did nothing compared to the other props on the field. Just like at the WTs ..He has a few good games then goes missing

Certainly talks a big game.

 

[Dr_Ice]

You’d be hard pressed to find one as exciting.

Just got home from the game. It was very exciting with lots of action. However, some of the tries scored seemed very soft for an elite game.

Also I am bad luck for the Storm, have seen them live in 4 grand finals and they have lost every one.

 

[TigerJunior4]

Walsh will get the headlines and rightly so, but what a come back from Shibasaki. On the scrap heap this time last year.

He had a great game both sides of the ball. From fringe first grader, to origin player and grand final winner.

 

[Tucker]

Lots is made about the Broncos roster but his left edge was Shibasaki and Karapani. They wouldn't of made our best 17 at the start of the season. Riki and Piakura are both decent players but far from a star back row pairing. Even a player like Walters went from journeyman to key player.
Add in managing some of the personalities in the side I don't think it is simply a matter of just a roster that is to good to lose. We've often seen in my opinion better rosters not win comps.

Riki and Piakura is a better back row pairing than we've ever had.
You need tireless hardarses who put the team first.

 

[TigerJunior4]

The Klein bunker intervention was disgraceful. I don’t even like Brisbane but was blowing up at that high shot call. He should ever ref another game again. Has no feel for the game and just finds excuses to penalise players.

 

[MountainMan]

Was at the game. Exciting game for sure with Walsh the difference, although probably should have gone to the bin. Have to say atmosphere after the game was a little bit flat. Be different the next year when the Tigers win!

 

[innsaneink]

Mam looks half shot already...

 

[gregjm87]

Riki and Piakura is a better back row pairing than we've ever had.
You need tireless hardarses who put the team first.

Better than any the last 10 years sure, but better than Dwyer and Ellis?

They're good players but don't stand out as any better a pairing than at least half the sides in the comp.

 

[Wezt]

Better than any the last 10 years sure, but better than Dwyer and Ellis?

They're good players but don't stand out as any better a pairing than at least half the sides in the comp.

Their backrowers are their only weak point

Why does it matter if they’re strong in every other position

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Can’t think of too many runs of form in any sport, like we saw from Walsh at the back end of the season. The only comparisons I can draw are Hayne 09 and Steve Smith in the 2019 Ashes. Just unstoppable.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

And maybe Lomu in the 95 World Cup.

 

[cktiger]

TBH … thought the refereeing went one way.
To the winners.

 

[Charred]

Only tuned into the last 20 minutes but so happy for the broncos.

Could not deal with the Storm winning especially after Utoikamanu’s comments earlier this week. Like seriously, who does he think he is. He got into Origin purely because of his coach without doing anything of note in clubland then managed to play horrifically both times. Payne Haas is easily the best forward in the game but I never hear him say anything cocky or egotistical. Always comes across as quite humble (could be wrong as don’t pay much attention).

Anyway, happy for this broncs team. Was initially going for the raiders but midway through Raiders, Broncos I found myself cheering for the other side and decided to stick with them instead.

I have been mesmerised by Reece Walsh over the last month or so. He’s very well hated by most league fans and to be fair he can be a bit of an idiot at times but you cannot knock his talent whatsoever. One of a few players in the league who can genuinely win games from behind by himself as shown in that Raiders semi.

So happy for other players like Payne Haas who has had an extremely tough family life. Reyno and Hunt, especially Hunt after his last grand final, as they are two legendary halves of the game close to retiring. Also Billy walters lifting the trophy as I felt really bad for him doing his ACL as he’s been massive this year.

And finally to Maguire. Things didn’t work out here at the Tigers and that’s a shame. However, he has copped significant media heat for not much reason this year. Dragged broncos from 12th to 1st with minimal squad changes. Solidified himself as one of the great coaches now. Also shows that he wasn’t the issue with us, it was the people in charge and the players and we are fixing that now (pray that Benji can coach).

And finally. Broncos have 100% win rate since Reece Walsh drank toilet water. Might have to get some of our boys on it 🤪.

 

[Sully]

Just got home from the game. It was very exciting with lots of action. However, some of the tries scored seemed very soft for an elite game.

Also I am bad luck for the Storm, have seen them live in 4 grand finals and they have lost every one.

We may need to send you to future Tigers v Storm games if you have bad luck for them 😂😂 Sure as hell we need it v them.

 

[Siberian Kitten]

I've never seen a GF where I so wanted both sides to lose.

Ezra Mam's car accident victims were peeved that his penalty was too light. It's sure inconsistent. If Spencer was suspended for 8 games for calling Mam a monkey, then hurting a family while driving drugged and without a licence should have been two seasons at least.

Realistically, Spencer's punishment for calling Mam a monkey should have been one or two games at most, or maybe a fine. Political correctness gone mad!

I'm also trying to imagine how many people doing what Mam did would get off without a record and $850 fine.

Mam, of course, won and had a blinder to rub the salt in. meanwhile, Walsh was unbelievable.

 

[twentyforty]

There’s something pretty special about a coach who can consistently send his players out for the second half with the strong belief that even though they are busted and behind on the scoreboard, this game is theirs.
Down by 10 at the break, again they repelled all efforts from the opposition to score points, winning the second half 14-0.
I think the Broncos resurgence started with the hiring of Dave Donaghy.

 

[happy_tiger]

There’s something pretty special about a coach who can consistently send his players out for the second half with the strong belief that even though they are busted and behind on the scoreboard, this game is theirs.
Down by 10 at the break, again they repelled all efforts from the opposition to score points, winning the second half 14-0.
I think the Broncos resurgence started with the hiring of Dave Donaghy.

Kept Penrith and Melbourne scoreless in the 2nd halves .....that says a fair bit

 

[Spartan117]

How painful is channel.9 coverage.