Broncos Secure 29-28 Golden Point Win Over Raiders in Epic NRL Final

In a thrilling NRL qualifying final at GIO Stadium, the Brisbane Broncos secured a dramatic 29-28 victory over the Canberra Raiders after an intense match that extended through regular time, extra time, and golden point. Reece Walsh, despite being sin-binned for a headbutt and briefly becoming a controversial figure by flipping off the crowd, led an extraordinary comeback from a 16-point deficit, scoring a try, assisting another, and setting up key plays. The Broncos were initially down 28-12 but forced extra time after Walsh was illegally impeded on a two-point field goal attempt, resulting in a penalty goal to level the scores. Neither side scored during extra time, leading to golden point where Ben Hunt kicked a decisive 38-39 metre field goal to clinch the win for Brisbane. Canberra thought they had won when Jamal Fogarty scored, but the bunker ruled a knock-on in the lead-up, allowing the Broncos to capitalize and advance to the preliminary finals. The match featured intense physicality, with Walsh and Brisbane captain Pat Carrigan likely facing judiciary scrutiny for their on-field conduct, while Canberra now faces an elimination semi-final against Cronulla.