LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Brisbane has consistently been a dominant force in the NRLW since its inception. However, following four seasons without significant playoff success, the Queensland team is determined to reclaim its former glory.
In the league's early years, the Broncos excelled, suffering only one loss across their first three seasons and claiming three premiership titles.
Despite fielding one of the most skilled lineups in the competition, Brisbane has struggled in the finals, having not secured a victory since the 2020 grand final.
This four-year drought looms large in their minds as they prepare for Sunday's preliminary final against Newcastle, serving as a strong motivator for the team.
A potential grand final match between the Broncos and the Sydney Roosters has felt inevitable throughout the season, particularly with the Roosters facing Cronulla in the other preliminary final. Nonetheless, veteran halfback Ali Brigginshaw emphasizes that past expectations may not hold true.
"Everyone tries to line us up with the Roosters but everyone said the same thing last year and we didn't make it. For us, it's not about anyone we're playing, it's about us," Brigginshaw commented.
She further noted, "That semifinal has been a huge hurdle for us and we haven't been able to overtake it."
Brigginshaw concluded with a sense of urgency, stating that "This group has achieved nothing. We've been together over three years and without silverware, there's not much to talk about because you can't talk about the games you should have won."