impossible task to reach NRL finals
The Brisbane Broncos face a near-impossible path to the NRL finals after an eight-game losing streak. Despite having star players, the team needs a near-perfect record in their remaining matches to overcome the points gap.
Why it matters
Highlights the high-stakes nature of professional sports and the statistical difficulty of overcoming mid-season slumps in competitive leagues.
The Broncos finals hopes look all but hopeless, after eight straight losses ahead of a must-win game against the Panthers. ( Getty Images: Bradley Kanaris )
Brisbane Broncos utility Billy Walters says it's 'now or never' for the team as they try to end an eight-match losing streak and keep their faint finals hopes alive.
The Broncos are on 16 points with seven rounds to go, eight points shy of the eighth-placed Cowboys.
The Broncos face the Panthers at Western Sydney Stadium on Thursday night.
Link copied Share Share article Brisbane Broncos likely need an impossible eight wins out of nine games to play finals footy due to the way the bottom teams in the top eight have performed in 2026.
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