The Brisbane Broncos stunned minor premiers Canberra 28-29 in a gripping qualifying final at GIO Stadium, decided by a Ben Hunt field goal in the 94th minute.
The Raiders twice thought they had the match won, only to be denied by a late penalty goal in regular time and a disallowed try in Golden Point.
Star fullback Reece Walsh was instrumental in Brisbane’s comeback, hauling his side back from a 28-12 deficit midway through the second half. The Broncos now advance to the preliminary final, while the Raiders must regroup for a sudden-death clash against the Sharks next weekend.
