LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy

Brisbane forwards ready to front up to Raiders challenge

The outcome of the qualifying final between the Broncos and the Raiders will heavily depend on the performance of their forward packs, despite the Broncos having a strong attacking backline.

For the Broncos, a standout performance from prop Payne Haas will be crucial in their journey to recover from their 2023 grand final defeat. Haas has openly expressed his ambition to clinch a championship ring.

Their first challenge comes from a motivated Raiders team, spearheaded by formidable forwards Josh Papalii, Joseph Tapine, and Corey Horsburgh. Both Haas and Papalii (who is dealing with an ankle issue) have been under scrutiny due to injury concerns but are set to start the game.

The Kiwi representative believes his team has learned valuable lessons from their painful loss to the Panthers in the 2023 grand final and is prepared to make a strong impact in this year's finals series.