OFFICIAL 2025 Grand Final Discussion Thread

[innsaneink]

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.

They did that their last four games from rd 27 - GF.
Come from behind at half time...bloody good effort.

Storm have led at times their last two GFs and let them slip....very unstorm of old like

 

[innsaneink]

I’m not sure either but I’m sure someone on here said that he would be

He was and i think It was his advice that Coates fell into it saw no binning.
Does a sin bin prevent a player winning the CCM?
Klein saved Walsh

 

[diedpretty]

Walsh was always a bit of a show pony until the last month. He has shown a level of football maturity i didn't think he had. It wasn't just his attack that was outstanding - that try was just amazing. But also his defence and attitude to not give up have gone to another level. Its scary to think what he could do over the next few years.

 

[twentyforty]

They did that their last four games from rd 27 - GF.
Come from behind at half time...bloody good effort.

Storm have led at times their last two GFs and let them slip....very unstorm of old like

Yes, very unstorm like, they usually finish strongly regardless of the score.
Rnd 27 Broncos were ahead 12-4, and went on with it to win the 2nd half 18-10 in a scrappy game. Walsh booted 4 penalty goals. Mariner and NAS got binned. Makes me wonder if they would have been stronger if NAS played?

 

[GNR4LIFE]

You’ll never see a better example of a team peaking at the right time of the year. They were on the brink of missing the 8 altogether when they played the Dolphins. They were down by 14 and if they lost, they probably were out of the 8. But they rallied and won by 10, pretty much setting the tone for the next two months.

 

[Bus 2 Terrigal]

I blame Hudson Young for all this 🤷‍♂️

Broncos were going no where until he got in Walsh’s face.
Reece nudged him with a pseudo head butt, he was sent to the bin, copped the wrath of the Canberra crowd, flipped them the bird and stewed in the sheds for ten minutes.
Once back on the paddock, he systematically destroyed all opposition for the next three weeks.

Next time Hudson, maybe keep your thoughts to yourself 🥴

 

[cktiger]

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.

Both Mam and Walsh should have binned during the game.
The NRL playing favourites again.

 

[cktiger]

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

About the refereeing? 🤣

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

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.

Wasn't it 27 degrees last night? The players were probably gassed.

 

[jadtiger]

Both Mam and Walsh should have binned during the game.
The NRL playing favourites again.

Undoubtedly Klein's Qld bias did not recommend that action to the ref,he probably told him they were only worth a penalty.

 

[Stevec]

I was there
The noise and the crowd was a bit much for a guy as old as me
Think it will be my last
Didn't really care who won
Think Broncos a bit lucky
Scaped into top 4
Scaped home vs Canberra
Scaped home vs Penrith
Scraped home in GF

One surprising thing the GROUND ANNOUNCER openly barracking for the Broncos during play ? Thought he should be supportive of both teams .
Didn't think Atkins handled game well .Many lengthy stoppages in 2nd half
Now for the cricket season which is a game where the match officials have little or no bearing on the result
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