The Broncos have us Going Around the Twist—because how can a team with this much talent, fresh off winning the premiership, fall apart this badly?

Britto and Ringer unpack Brisbane’s disastrous 30–6 loss to the Newcastle Knights and the end of the club’s premiership defence. With the similarities to 2024 becoming impossible to ignore, we ask where the responsibility lies: the coaching staff, the game plan, the players—or a combination of everything?

Thankfully, the NRLW Broncos continue to give the Thoroughbreds something to celebrate. The ladies dismantled the Bulldogs 34–4 at Magic Round to improve to 6–0—the best start to a season in the club’s history—with Jesse Southwell once again controlling the contest.

Also covered:

• Billy Walters’ reported contract extension and Brisbane’s crowded hooking rotation

• What the future may hold for Blake Mozer, Cory Paix, Ben Hunt and Cameron Bukowski

• The PNG Chiefs, government funding and the potential impact of an NRL team in Papua New Guinea

• Jaiyden Hunt’s effort-filled performance against Newcastle

• The Gronk’s real-time Cowboys crash-out

Let us know what you think caused Brisbane’s incredible fall from premiership glory—and whether Madge can get this team back on track in 2027.

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Round 23: NRL Broncos vs Dolphins

📍 Suncorp Stadium

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Please, not the Knights?

Round 5: NRLW Broncos vs Raiders

📍 Totally Workwear Stadium

🕖 Sunday Footy

Another Sunday Game…Again!

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The computer has crunched the numbers, Thoroughbreds—and somehow, it still says YES.

The Broncos’ premiership defence remains mathematically alive, but the pathway became considerably narrower following an 18–10 loss to the Cowboys in Townsville.

The NRLW Broncos remain undefeated after powering away from the Knights for a 30–12 victory at Totally Workwear Stadium.

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Round 22: NRL Broncos vs Knights

📍 Suncorp Stadium

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Please, not the Knights?

Round 5: NRLW Broncos vs Bulldogs

📍 Magic Round @ Wagga Wagga

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00:00:00 - Introduction & Initial Banter

00:06:48 - Weekly Nosebag

00:16:04 - Round 4: NRLW Broncos vs Knights Game Review

00:21:25 - Round 21: NRL Broncos vs Cowboys Game Review

01:22:40 - Thoroughbred Talkback

01:30:56 - Hot Shots Man Of The Match

01:32:31 - NRLW Lady Of The Match

01:33:31 - The Gronk

01:42:56 - The Week Ahead

01:49:20 - Wrap Up Before We Wrap Up

The Broncos have finally snapped their eight-game losing streak.

Britto and Langers break down Brisbane’s famous 14–12 victory over the Panthers in atrocious conditions at CommBank Stadium. Reece Walsh took control with three try assists and the match-winning sideline conversion, while Xavier Willison, Kotoni Staggs and the Broncos’ returning stars produced the energy and resilience we have been waiting to see.

We also unpack the week’s Woo-Woo Battle. Kevvie Walters tempted fate with his swipe at the Dolphins, but Willie Mason came to the rescue by declaring the Broncos’ house of cards was about to collapse. Thankfully, Willie’s woo-woo proved stronger.

Also on the show:

🐴 The NRLW Broncos remain undefeated after dismantling the Tigers 40–12

🏆 Is an impossible Broncos finals charge still alive?

🤠 Gronk officially jumps off the Cowboys

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Round 21: NRL Broncos vs Cowboys

📍 QCB Stadium

🕖 Saturday Night Footy

Is this our run?

Round 4: NRLW Broncos vs Knights

📍 Totally Workwear Stadium

🕖 Sunday Footy

Lassgooo!!

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00:00:00 - Introduction & Initial Banter

00:05:12 - Weekly Nosebag

00:07:01 - Round 3: NRLW Broncos vs Tigers Game Review

00:13:44 - Round 20: NRL Broncos vs Panthers Game Review

01:19:52 - Thoroughbred Talkback

01:23:51 - Hot Shots Man Of The Match

01:26:20 - NRLW Lady Of The Match

01:27:48 - The Gronk

01:31:40 - The Week Ahead

01:42:58 - Wrap Up Before We Wrap Up

The Broncos may have had the bye, but the Thoroughbreds certainly didn't.

After another hectic couple of weeks, Langers is finally back on the panel as the boys dive into one of the biggest talking point episodes of the season. With no NRL match to review, we take a deep dive into the current state of the Brisbane Broncos, the fallout from State of Origin III, the latest contract rumours and whether the Broncos' season is truly over... or if there's still one last charge left in them.

We also celebrate another impressive NRLW victory as the Broncos women continue their unbeaten start to 2026.

🐎 This week's topics include:

💰 Xavier Willison's reported new contract.

📝 Billy Walters extension rumours.

👀 Is there really a player revolt against Michael Maguire?

💙 Did injuries ultimately cost Queensland the Origin series?

📊 What needs to happen for Brisbane to still sneak into the Top 8?

💪 Why the Broncos NRLW side looks like the benchmark again.

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Round 20: NRL Broncos vs Panthers

📍 CommBank Stadium

🕖 Thursday Night Footy

Can the lads keep the dream alive

Round 3: NRLW Broncos vs Tigers

📍 Totally Workwear Stadium

🕖 Sunday Footy

Keep Pushing Girls!!

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00:00:00 - Introduction & Initial Banter

00:05:48 - Weekly Nosebag

00:21:16 - Round 2: NRLW Broncos vs Sharks Game Review

00:34:34 - Origin 3: QLD vs NSW Game Review

01:34:09 - NRLW Lady Of The Match

01:35:56 - The Week Ahead

01:44:33 - Wrap Up Before We Wrap Up

The Broncos' losing streak has officially hit eight... but it's not not over, right?

We unpack the improved effort against the Roosters, the frustrating loss to the Sharks and the same issues that continue to hurt Brisbane - costly errors, poor execution, a lack of go-forward and a side that just can't seem to take control of games when the opportunity is there.

Is it an effort issue? Is it injuries? Have the Broncos simply forgotten how to win? And if you're Michael Maguire, what is the first thing you change?

On the brighter side, the Broncos NRLW premiership defence is off to a flying start after a dominant 50-4 win over the Cowboys. We break down the numbers, talk Kerri Johnson's hat-trick, Chelsea Lenarduzzi's impact off the bench and preview a much tougher Round 2 clash against the Sharks.

Plus, Stu unloads in another Thoroughbred voicemail, the Ben Hunt mural project gets an update, we debate the six-man bench and the boys start throwing around some desperate team selections to save the season.

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Round 19: NRL Broncos vs Bye

Round 2: NRLW Broncos vs Sharks

📍 Ocean Protect Stadium

🕖 Thursday Night Footy

Can the girls keep momentum

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00:00:00 - Introduction & Initial Banter

00:09:55 - Weekly Nosebag

00:26:58 - Round 1: NRLW Broncos vs Cowboys Game Review

00:36:31 - Round 18: NRL Broncos vs Sharks Game Review

01:40:59 - Thoroughbred Hotline

01:45:08 - Hot Shots NRL Player of the Game

01:46:37 - NRLW Player of the Game

01:47:59 - The Gronk

01:52:17 - The Week Ahead

01:57:02 - Wrap Up Before We Wrap Up

The bye week is over, the losing streak is still sitting at six, and it is officially time for a Mid-Season Autopsy.

In Episode 77, Britto, Ringer and Langers sit down to work through where the Brisbane Broncos’ 2026 season has gone wrong so far. With no episode after the Dragons game and a rough month of footy behind us, the lads take the scalpel to the season so far, breaking down the overall numbers, the worrying trends, the key injuries, the lack of possession, the errors, the penalties, and the effort areas that have left the Broncos sitting well below expectations.

The lads recap the good wins, the warning sign games, and the collapse games across the first 14 rounds, before asking the hard questions: where has it actually gone wrong, who has gone backwards, who can still hold their head high, what does Madge need to fix first, and can the season still be saved?

Comment below and let us know where you think the Broncos’ season has gone wrong, what Madge needs to fix first, and whether this season can still be rescued.

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Round 17 Broncos vs Roosters

📍 Suncorp Stadium

🕖 Friday Night Footy

A Must Win

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00:00:00 - Introduction & Initial Banter

00:11:11 - Weekly Nosebag

00:45:44 - Mid-Season Autopsy

01:35:42 - Hot Shots NRL Player of the Game Leaderboard

01:38:52 - The Gronk

01:46:23 - Round 17: Broncos vs Roosters Game Preview

01:52:34 - Wrap Up Before We Wrap Up

The wheels might not be completely off... but they're definitely wobbling. 😬

After another heartbreaking loss, the boys jump behind the microphones to unpack Brisbane's 28-23 defeat to the Gold Coast Titans at Suncorp Stadium.

What started as the perfect response to the Dragons disaster quickly turned into another frustrating night for Broncos fans, with individual brilliance, missed opportunities, controversial moments, and one decision late in the game that has the entire fanbase talking.

This week we discuss:

🤔 Ezra Mam's Late-Game Decision

🐎 Grant Anderson's Impact

💪 Brendan Piakura & Xavier Willison Stepping Up

🐰 Round 15 Preview – Broncos vs Rabbitohs

We also hear from Thoroughbred Stu, who delivers one of the all-time great voicemail sprays following the final siren.

With five straight losses, questions are starting to be asked around the Broncos' season. Is this just a rough patch, or is there genuine cause for concern?

As always, this is not expert analysis. Just passionate Broncos fans talking Broncos footy.

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Round 15: Broncos vs Rabbitohs

📍 Accor Stadium

🕖 Thursday Night Footy

Broncos v Bennett

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00:00:00 - Introduction & Initial Banter

00:08:33 - Weekly Nosebag

00:29:10 - Round 14: Broncos vs Titans Game Review

01:41:42 - Thoroughbred Hotline

01:46:51 - Hot Shots NRL Player of the Game

01:52:08 - The Gronk

01:57:50 - Round 15: Broncos vs Rabbitohs Game Preview

02:02:58 - Wrap Up Before We Wrap Up

Episode 75: 295…0 Days (NRL Round 13)

The Broncos have officially done it… we reset the Dragons win counter back to ZERO. 💀

Episode 75 sees Britto, Ringer, and Langers jump straight into the studio after one of the most frustrating losses of the season as Brisbane fall 26-30to the Dragons at Suncorp Stadium — handing St George Illawarra their first win in 296 days.

The boys break down:

• The Broncos’ brutal completion rate and defensive lapses
• Payne Haas somehow trying to carry the entire club on his back
• Xavier Willison’s monster effort
• Whether the Broncos are building bad habits
• Origin fallout and the never-ending send-off debate
• Why Queensland fans are still filthy
• Round 13 stats review
• The Gronk segment
• Round 14 preview against the Titans

There’s frustration, plenty of banter, raw post-game emotion, and the usual absolutely diabolical carry on from the Thoroughbreds.

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Round 12: Broncos vs Titans

📍 Suncorp Stadium

🕖 Saturday Night Footy

QLD Derby Time

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00:00:00 - Introduction & Initial Banter

00:09:04 - Weekly Nosebag

00:33:34 - Round 13: Broncos vs Dragons Game Review

01:44:08 - Thoroughbred Hotline

01:46:30 - Hot Shots NRL Player of the Game

01:48:12 - Round 13 Stats Review

01:52:37 - The Gronk

01:55:06 - Round 14: Broncos vs Titans Game Preview

01:59:58 - Wrap Up Before We Wrap Up