Brisbane Broncos coach insists title defence remains alive despite sixth straight loss
Brisbane Broncos coach Michael Maguire declared the reigning NRL premiers are "still well and truly alive" after suffering a 42-point defeat to South Sydney, leaving them with a 5-9 record and six points outside the top eight. The Broncos have lost six consecutive matches but were without key players Reece Walsh, Payne Haas, and Kotoni Staggs due to State of Origin duty, plus several injured starters. Maguire believes the team can win eight of their remaining 10 matches to reach 13 wins, citing their comeback from 5-7 last year when they ultimately won the premiership.
Brisbane Broncos coach Michael Maguire has declared the reigning NRL premiers remain in contention for the finals despite a devastating 42-point loss to South Sydney on Thursday night, which extended their losing streak to six matches. The Broncos currently sit at 5-9, six points outside the top eight with 10 matches remaining in the regular season. Maguire acknowledged the team is in "a bit of a tough hole" but pointed to the absence of key players including Reece Walsh, Payne Haas, and Kotoni Staggs (on State of Origin duty) plus injured starters Pat Carrigan, Gehamat Shibasaki, Deine Mariner, and Corey Jensen. He believes Brisbane can win eight of their final 10 matches to achieve a 13-11 record, noting the team achieved a similar comeback last year from 5-7 before winning the premiership. Captain Adam Reynolds echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the team's character and spirit. No defending NRL premier has missed the finals since the Wests Tigers in 2006.
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'Probably think I'm mad': Broncos coach says NRL title defence is alive
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