LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The Brisbane Broncos swung into action in the first half, putting on a masterclass performance for their number one supporter and golfing legend Cameron Smith.
They hammered the Raiders with a dominant 34-10 victory in the pouring rain at Suncorp Stadium.
The Broncos came out of the gates firing, scoring five scintillating tries in just 20 minutes, utilizing their lightning speed and precision kicking to completely shift the momentum in front of 37,286 fans at The Cauldron.
Fullback Reece Walsh, fresh off a facial injury, rediscovered his spark and crossed the try line twice, causing havoc for the Raiders defense.
Pat Carrigan, Billy Walters, Xavier Willison, Jock Madden, and Ezra Man all put in stellar performances, propelling the Broncos into the Top Eight for the first time this season.
Despite being under pressure in the early stages of the game, the Broncos stood firm, defending tirelessly against constant attacks from Canberra.
Their resilience paid off when they launched a swift counterattack, led by the likes of Fletcher Baker, Corey Jensen, and Carrigan, culminating in a magnificent try from Walsh in the 12th minute.
The young fullback breezed past the Raiders' defense with ease and sprinted towards the try line with lightning speed, setting the tone for the rest of the game with a tremendous display of skill and determination.