'That's hard to get your head around...' | Broncos Press Conference | 2023 Grand Final | 01/10/2023

Brisbane Broncos coach Kevin Walters and captain Adam Reynolds spoke to the media following their devastating Grand Final defeat to the Penrith Panthers.
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[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

Hats off to Kevin, he handled that really well, it couldn't have been easy after just having your heart ripped out through your bumhole.

[@fear_the_lord1595]

😂😂

[@leshgooo1016]

Haha shame kevy. He celebrated too early

[@josephiosefa2276]

Handled it well lol mate his not being honest his team ain't gonna win a gf next year Adam Reynolds Is old now flegler gone to dolphins,and herbie Farnworth

[@jaycee571]

​@@josephiosefa2276spot on. Couldn't acknowledge his team choked, celebrated to early and Penrith never gave up. Ivan was the total opposite in his presser, acknowledged washes danger and the Broncos being such a great team. But poor kevvy couldn't do the same

[@AndrewinAus]

Did not think much of Walters as a kid but that might have been me thinking the Bronco's of the late 80's and the 90's were a bunch of nobs. But that display there has softened my view a bit of the bloke. Reynolds too, being beaten in two different teams by the same side essentially has to hurt.

[@robharris6874]

Hell of game, it was the greatest come back in GF in history

[@stevemadden9329]

@mufc261 What a dribbler you are who cares whether soccer is the biggest game on earth. The Grand Final is what people are commenting on.

[@OlyMar83]

That’s why these guys get paid big bucks… Pure entertainment. The BEST GF I’ve ever witnessed! Broncos to do what they did to one of the best teams in the modern era is still a damn top achievement.

[@info88w11]

Bronx took stupid risks and let Penrith back into game

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

Well said, very fair assessment

[@ericdodoo9305]

Why take those short kicks in a grand finals.

[@OlyMar83]

@@ericdodoo9305 it’s a gamble. High risk high reward. If they re gather it’s one of the plays of the game.

[@rewster7]

@@OlyMar83 It's dumb and they got exactly what they deserved because of it. We used to praise guys like Pat Richards for his long dropouts but players nowadays think they need possession always. At 0-0 it's not urgent that you get the ball back from a dropout but Brisbane went for it and coughed up a try that was completely unnecessary. It came back to bite them.

[@ScorpionQueen67]

Been a Broncos fan since day one, through the good times and bad times. I am gutted for my team but also extremely proud of how far they have come especially when "everyone" wrote them off at the start of the season.

[@badabing8152]

You're proud of 24-8 and losing 26-24? LMFAO

[@jest3167]

@@badabing8152 Proud of his team for going from a wooden spoon where they won just 3 games to grand finalist where they only lost 7 in just 3 years some people consider that tremendous improvement guess you can't wrap your little pee sized brain around it aye

[@glitched4070]

It’s called karma for causing the super league war 🖕

[@badabing8152]

@@jest3167 proud of blowing the most unlosable grand final? LMFAO HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA of course old mate jesty jest who has been confirmed as the dumbest person on youtube - is in your corner hahahahaha. that's how you know you're wrong and lost hahahahahahahahhaha.

[@ethanhinze1534]

@@badabing8152classic penrith supporter

[@RyanSymons]

Broncos went off too early. With Fisher Harris and Leota coming back on Penrith were never going to lay down. But what Nathan did is one of the freakish periods of footy we will see.

[@2rha-dazz816]

You're right

[@jackohere1878]

Yea Leota and JFH are the best prop combo in the comp and without them Panthers lose this game. They are a throw back to yesteryear of straight hard running / hard tackling take no prisoners front rowers to be feared by oppositions.

[@Idkidk55957]

Can't forget Crichtons clutch plays and a try to steer it back as well. Crichton came up with 2 dropouts when nothing was happening

[@benmartin339]

I think the difference was when Cogger came on. He took all the pressure of Cleary, fast carrying the ball to the line and creating opportunities. Lui was the problem. Gave Cleary time to think and play in front of him. I saw this as a Broncos fan.

[@jest3167]

I feel like Cleary is getting more praise than he should be yea he scored the match winner but IMO Crichton was far more instrumental in that comeback without his gathering of a loose ball followed by a big run and then a try to get them back into the game and then the clutch repeat set that gave Penrith the ball back and gave Cleary the chance to score Broncos win

[@jaycee571]

Kevvy cant acknowledge the mental resilience and strength of Penrith, it was a masterclass in perseverance and determination to come from behind and win. Had nothing to do with the Broncos letting it slip

[@trenthorne9911]

Did you even watch the fucking video, he literally interrupted and said let’s not take any credit away from Penrith

[@davidmills3691]

It had nothing to do with the football gods either! It was all to do with how good Penrith Panthers were. Walters thought the game was won, while Penrith didn't think the game was lost. Huge difference in attitude and mentality.

[@hamoudy07]

100%!!!!!!

[@jaycee571]

@@davidmills3691 spot on, also I don't see Brisbane working for each other, it's still a team of individuals and big egos. Penrith is a team of selfless individuals playing for each other.

[@martinpye549]

Hey, I've never lost an NRL GF, but I've lost several in the lower leagues. It hurts. Unbelievable performance from both teams. Cleary grabbed it by the balls in that second half, showing exactly why he's the best in the world. As a Roosters fan , I really wanted the Broncos to break the Pennies streak. But what a GF. Respect from the UK. Kevvie Walters...always a class act, as is Reynolds.

[@KipMplaylists]

That was definitely an awesome game way more entertaining than the afl

[@TheVoltov]

He really isn't the best in the world

[@arza0932]

@@TheVoltovlast night it definitely showed he was the best player in that moment. Not too many players can single handedly win a game like that.

[@michaeldavis8753]

Reynolds lacked the decency to even acknowledge the other team when making his post game speech , disgraceful in the least.

[@bentigers1019]

I’m not even a Broncos supporter but that was heartbreaking.

[@sigma_king_69]

Same here.

[@KonFry]

Satisfying*

[@sofiastowers8242]

Smiling till Christmas...

[@surfingkoala35]

Man, I was feeling okay till I watched this. All class, Kevvie. Never change.

[@jaymeetan6483]

Great Game coming from a Storm Supporter, you have to applaud the Panther's for what they have achieved...its remarkable what they have done over the last 4 Years...4 GF appearances and 3 in a Row...WOW so much Respect 🙏

[@VictorHernandez-dj8og]

Best decision I made as a Victorian was to stick with Penrith when storm came into the league

[@garybaltiejus7248]

Good effort, but just not good enough

[@bushranger2]

Reno's short kicks cost us big time.

[@bigoz1977]

I don’t get how they are such a thing these days. Keep them as a surprise, but to use them all the time, you give other teams a chance to work out your plays 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@bushranger2]

@bigoz1977 Exactly right, you can't do that to Penrith and expect to get away with it.

[@trenthorne9911]

I couldn’t believe it, essentially gifted Penrith 14 free points off shitty dropouts

[@masterwudang]

Go effing long!!! Especially in a grand final and against panthers and they have the momentum annnndd with the strong wind at the time. UNBELIEVABLE

[@princeyj5917]

@@bigoz1977 no lie. Even in the NFL, they only utilise short kicks when the situation calls for it and it's the only option to catch up when behind. Mf here was doing it when the score was 0-0 and then stuck to it when they're leading with a lot of time on the clock. If it doesn't work out once or twice, don't stick to it when it matters most in an important game.

[@Phoniq]

First time I’ve seen Walters smile when the Broncs were up 24-8. He was already celebrating the win just like the rest of the team.

[@michelledavidson8190]

I have to admit that I thought we had it. I'm a proud Broncos supporter & I'm still proud of my team and we'll be better next year.

[@Phoniq]

I thought the Panthers were gone. They looked gassed and the Broncos were soaring but then Cleary had this fire in his eyes. He wasn't done and he just lifted to GOD level. It was amazing to watch. Broncos had an amazing year. They've got to keep riding the momentum.@@michelledavidson8190

[@_invinciScribe_24]

@@michelledavidson8190Bloody oath we will can’t wait for next year

[@manmountain3205]

That run on carrigan by leota wow, JFH and Leota turn into machines in big games unstoppable

[@SayVarRee]

We love you Reynolds. Stay strong brother!

[@badabing8152]

We love you too Reynolds! Sincerely - Penrith

[@andyhunter5869]

Reese Walsh made more mistakes than opportunities. He’s an enigma.

[@dadandmaxfishingadventures4814]

Arrogance will always come back to bite you sooner or later

[@66Jigsaw]

spot on... the kid thinks he's bigger than the game...

[@davidfife-nm7uy]

Give him a break. Young immature. He will grow as an individual. First grand final he’s played. As we sit in our lounge rooms watching. Hop up and look in the mirror. What do you see?

[@66Jigsaw]

@@davidfife-nm7uy what do I see?? a young jumped up FWIT!

[@66Jigsaw]

@@davidfife-nm7uy kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHWlmZx_f9-Xpbcsi=NrdxIESOnYCPHG7_

[@jackthomson73]

That’s hard. Doing a press conference after losing a nail biter grand final. Respect ✊

[@brujonpatrick4779]

Yes u r right. Handled it well.

[@galesly8787]

Not hard they should be use to it 😂

[@matonatomic]

It wasn't a nail biter - more like "the one that got away."

[@user-lc2xf9eo4i]

@@matonatomic 🤣🤣

[@SlaintheMhath]

@@matonatomic the one they never had

[@GwadiiSongalu]

Kevvie you champion. You could tell the pain but strength to face up even after the loss. Queenslander's are such a tough bunch altogether

[@movieklump]

Broncos kept pushing the pass at 24 to 8 when all they had to do was run hard and kick to the corners. They also bombed several drop outs when the game was in the bag. They bought Reynolds to ice that sort of game and he failed miserably.

[@effkay3691]

Yep. They just needed to kill 15 min.

[@Lord_Thistlewick_Flanders]

They wouldn't have been in the GF were it not for him and he wasn't responsible for the loss. A dropout out on the full isn't ideal but penrith were getting the ball back anyway, it just made it from 10 out.

[@wavyleopard]

Agreed, can’t keep giving Penrith easy opportunities for them to score or even gain high possession. They’re a team that’ll punish you for your mistakes and I think the Bronx will learn from this loss for next time.

[@WTC-1990]

That's the way they play, you dance with the one that brought you, and they did just that. They didn't account for Cleary turning into Superman with all his co-stars dropping like flies

[@josephiosefa2276]

No they weren't playing footy they were feeling like they can hold on

[@internetcommenter6145]

You cannot give up a lead like that. It’s impressive to give up a lead of 16 with 20 to go.

[@snmnmidld6203]

ESPECIALLY in a gf, can let it slide in regular season but sheeeesh

[@HsHixi]

Definitely a lot of key moments, from drop outs to kicks going dead. Broncos had their chances, though they didn’t look like the better team tbh, luckily it was the ezra mam show for them. Cleary and the panthers woke up and took over with an immortal performance. Crazy win.

[@Shane4Bass]

The Broncos did not let their guard down. Penrith somehow found a way to win it. Great playing, persistence, and a little bit of luck at the end!

[@braydenblackmore5002]

Luck? Ha your dreaming. No luck in it just a great football team pouncing on the weakness of the Broncos. Young and inexperienced team that weren’t prepared to go the 80 mins. In the last 3 tries Penrith scored where were they lucky?

[@wolfgangvonuce9803]

Broncos didnt choke,Panthers choked 2nd half then snapped out of it went up another gear and that's all she wrote😂to quote the legend Ray Warren "SHUT THE GATE" 😂😂👏🏿👏🏿🏆🥇

[@KipMplaylists]

⁠@@braydenblackmore5002I’m with you how is it not a choke, the game was 8 to 24 broncos, how one man and many other talented players run through the broncos backline in 30 minutes to win by 2 is definitely a choke

[@Dave-im3lm]

​@@wolfgangvonuce9803they choked..but that's footy

[@michaeldavis8753]

Luck really , GIVE IT A REST.

[@hellagood67]

Up the Mighty Broncos 💪💪💪💪. You lost to the better team, but you’re still my team and I’m very proud of you all.

[@7colliemac]

Broncos we’re the better team all game except for the last 20 minutes.. Penrith didn’t win, we lost it.

[@mikeherbert470]

​@@7colliemacbetter team....who won lol...i think the better team won ..Panthers 🤙🏽

[@jamie_d___]

@@mikeherbert470he said all game except the last 20 open your eyes when you read . Too quick to gloat ya Kent

[@SlaintheMhath]

@@7colliemac 8 - 6 to Penrith at half time, panthers won the first half. Ezra was good for 20 minutes, the panthers controlled the other 60 minutes.

[@trenthorne9911]

@@SlaintheMhathThey literally were gifted that first try, had nearly all the attacking possession in that first half and that was the only try they scored. Not taking any credit away from Penrith, but they were only better for the last 20 minutes of the game.

[@chiddiru6114]

Absolutely dumbfounded why they kept doing short drop outs... 4 short drop outs, penrith score off of 3 of them??? absolutely fukn clueless... 5mins to go and you short drop kick again, let penrith sit inside ur 20... kick it deep, ur middles won all night, you got 5mins to play and throw away another grand final. absolutely disgusting

[@wstml555]

Even though they lost, i think the Broncos earned a of respect, especially cosidering a few years ago they were bottom of the ladder, and last year they finiished 12th. I believe they will be a force in the next 10 years.

[@jhensby1]

Kevin is a class act.. and that's coming from a Penrith supporter.. what he has done with the Broncos to get them to the grand final has been monumental from where they were a couple of years ago .. when Kevin said the majority of the crowd probably thought the Bronco's had the game well and truly won at 24- 8 .. he was right 'I' thought that as well. In any head-to-head competition, there has to ultimately end up a 'Winner'.. and a 'Loser'.. but I would never label the Broncos 'losers' in this match.. not remotely.. they just unfortunately were not 'Winners' on this day.

[@MartyMcFly3]

Can somebody enlighten me on Reynolds post match podium speech... Never acknowledged the Panthers & went out of his way to thank Adam Gee 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@mickirving6779]

In American sports on the big day' you can actually gamble on somebody to be mentioned on the podium. Or who they thank first' opposition' or teammates' so on. Think he was just shellshocked.

[@matonatomic]

I would say he was still in SHOCK.

[@Jo_240]

Just being a sook

[@RyanSymons]

It's a bit harsh to throw any shade on the bloke who just got crushed like that... in his post match interview he gives credit to Nathan and Penrith

[@natk9313]

He was just gutted mate. Lost by 2 in 2 grand finals to the same team. Just skipped his mind. Understandable.

[@malcolmmaze2583]

To win the NRL grand final is an amazing achievement. To win 3 in a row is unbelievable. To be down 24-8 with 20 minutes left and comeback to win we may never see again. Surely one of the greatest rugby league teams ever... Brilliant match👏🏻👏🏻 Congratulations Penrith Panthers 🏉🏆

[@jayden2237]

Broncos and kevvie even though we lost the gf im bloody proud. Kevvie the team you built the team you created and the team you put together to get here to the final that’s unbelievable 5 years ago we wearnt going anywhere and when you joined the broncos in 2021 you fired us up and you showed us how good of a coach you are and told the crowd where back the broncos are back and im broud of the boys and good luck next year up the broncos

[@hanskellynogua7110]

Kevie will definitely deliver a Premiership for Broncos..

[@gideonlau2707]

Doubt it,raiders never got back to the GF this has the same feeling. Broncos will be top 4 but no premiership

[@outshyne8168]

Agree ! They had to win this one This was their year but slipped just like Reynolds said LOL now they probs not Gonna have the chance for a long time 🤣🤣

[@Lorenzogino]

@@gideonlau2707 Broncos is a younger, hungrier and more talented side than the Raiders

[@100konglish]

100% will definitely happen. To be honest we should be aiming for 2 over the next 5 years however.... after 18 years drought, lets just get that first one... and how sweet it will be

[@Catch202]

Broncos made one mistake that changed the game. Having just gone up 24-8 they had a set and on last tackle about 25 metres out ... they just went to ground without kicking. It was bizzare and just gave the Panthers hope. Cleary put Leotta unfer the posts the next set. Rest is history.

[@trenthorne9911]

Deadset the turning point of the game for me, I was waiting for a cross field kick to Cobbo and we end up throwing a short pass to a decoy runner and handing it over from 30m out. LIKE WTF WAS THAT

[@masterwudang]

Especially with our height advantage we have on both wings. UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! Where EFFFF is our kicks to the wingers. FFS

[@princeyj5917]

@@masterwudang Fr, I would've aimed for Brian To'o corner and have Cobbo jump right over him

[@ronaldwhite5670]

Prior to this season, Broncos…..no. Kev took over, gottem’ playing a great game of football, I’ve watched’em all season, I’ll be watching them next season, well done Broncos.

[@stevemadden9329]

Great year for Broncos. Best Grand Final for years. Great refereeing he let the game flow. Plenty of upside for next year. Supporters should be proud of them.

[@boohoo3805]

How many games this year and finally the ref's got it right

[@user-lc2xf9eo4i]

@@boohoo3805 the last one hopefully can carry onto to the next season hahaha

[@kers225abk2]

Yeah kudos to Adam Gee, he was great. Barely any penalties orn6 agains, just let the boys play footy. About time 🙌

[@gideondiawo7711]

I can't easily believe that Adam Reynolds gave the game away on a golden plate to Penrith. His sort line drop out cause the loss. I for one would definitely blame him. This is a damn grand final. There is no 100% absolute chance of Broncos getting the ball with his sort kicks. There is a contest from both sides and Penrith got possession of most of the sort kicks and scored 3 consecutive unanswered tries. He should have considered the yards, kick away from their Broncos 50m yard and continue defend and finish the game on high note. Congrats to Ezra Mam for the 3 tries. Trumps !!

[@trenthorne9911]

I couldn’t believe what I was seeing, short drop out in the first 15 minutes while still 0-0 which led to their first try, then another one out on the full which led to being up 8-0, then another one out on the full in the 2nd half to give them the ball 10m out. Unbelievable from someone with so much experience.

[@princeyj5917]

No lies. Every single time this man positioned himself to kick short I couldn't stop walking out bcs it mostly goes both ways, either too short or out on the full, but there's a very slim chance of retrieving it. Yet when they got that chance the first time Penrith scored literally right off of it and he still decided to stick to it through out the game SMH. If it doesn't work once or twice, don't keep testing it in an important and crucial game. Also I hurt for Ezra, he put on a show and now I'm a fan. I also really think Bronx would've won if Reece got involved more bcs man was he dangerous every time he touched the ball. Had he took the the game by the horns like Cleary did Penrith would'nt be able to contain him even with Cleary on fire. But in the end, it comes down to who wants it more and Cleary showed it. What a beautiful game it was.

[@outshyne8168]

This year was a must win for broncos they had it all Lol Next year the broncos spirit is gonna die out 🤣🤣🤣

[@user-te3jc3sl7r]

Give some credit to Kevin. Who would have picked the Broncos making the grand final this year? At 24-8 with 20 min left I thought they had in the bag. But this Panthers team know how to win grand finals.

[@WTC-1990]

This Broncos team will win a comp if they stick together, next year 1. Fullback - Reese Walsh 2. Right Wing - Corey Oates 3. Right Centre - Kotoni Staggs 4. Left Centre - Jessie Arthurs 5. Left Wing - Selwyn Cobbo 6. Five-Eight - Ezra Mam 7. Halfback - Adam Reynolds 8. Prop-Forward - Payne Haas 9. Hooker - Billy Walters 10. Front-Row - Patrick Carrigan 11. Back-Row - Kurt Capewell 12. Second-Row - Jordan Riki 13. Lock - Kobe Hetherington 14. Interchange - Tyson Smoothy 15. Interchange - Brenden Piakura 16. Interchange - Martin Taupau 17. Interchange - Fletcher Baker 18. Tristan Sailor

[@masterwudang]

Deine Mariner will replace Herbie. More dangerous than Herbie potentially

[@nomenetasaili8598]

Yes they are a young team and have a lot of potential

[@SlaintheMhath]

@@nomenetasaili8598 Adam Reynolds is 33, he will be 34 next year and without the little general ........

[@Researchthejoos]

No chance they win with that team

[@outshyne8168]

Teams next year will be more disciplined 💯 broncos had to win this year or they could never touch it for a long time LOL

[@michelegrovenor6116]

I'm so proud of my broncos

[@badabing8152]

LMFAO why? 26-8. LMFAOOOOOOOO

[@johnalexander3629]

Snatched defeat from the jaws of victory lol. Biggest grand final choke ever. Sucked in Brisbane.

[@ElvisT896]

Walsh didn’t touch the ball !!! All the excitement he brings he left it a home

[@princeyj5917]

When he did he was dangerous, but in the end it comes down to who wants it more and Cleary showed he wanted it by getting involved more and going after it. Walsh in the whole first half was waiting for the game to come to him, a grand final isn't that type of game to do that.

[@mkim1505]

Adam Reynolds fail to seal the game he played poorly as a leader his two errors lead to tries cost them the GF 😢

[@stealthpakfa]

One of the biggest chokes of any sport. You don’t give up a 16 point lead with 20 minutes to play when you have all the momentum in the grand final.

[@MartyMcFly3]

Only one person to Blame & that's the Halfback.

[@robertepapara5949]

Up the wahz lol

[@liampitt8084]

​​@@MartyMcFly3Really we gonna play the blame game on one player who's been crucial to the Broncos whole season

[@dheath3697]

Is it really a choke when they are narrowly beaten by one of the most elite teams of all time? Plenty of teams get run down and beaten by bigger scores in the modern game.

[@imalwaysright]

Choke or a momentum change, led by Cleary

[@davidparsons3432]

The Broncs gifted that game to the Panthers....it was not won...it was lost

[@apelismathews6646]

Broncos the greatest CHOKERS...

[@user-et1qw3pw5j]

As a mad supporter of Broncos, I am heart broken to see all the efforts were in vain... Well done to the Panthers, it is CRAZY to see such a sensational comeback.

[@badabing8152]

effort? You obviously musn't be referring to Reese Walsh then hahahaha

[@madmots981]

Adam needed to control that game when needed. Some shocking decisions at crucial points. Ffaarrkk!!

[@thailanddiscovery6832]

:(

[@MartyMcFly3]

BEST NRL GRAND FINAL EVER WITHOUT A DOUBT BUT 1989 STILL REMAINS THE UNDISPUTED BEST.

[@info88w11]

@mufc261 Soccer is a Sheila's game ...

[@RyanSymons]

I reckon this one has to be better, just because of so many big plays by one player in the context of the game. And also the Broncos player's hatrick that looked to have sealed the game.

[@MartyMcFly3]

@@RyanSymons Please watch the 1989 GF again in full once the dust settles on the '23 GF. Yes there was individual brilliance on both teams in Mam & Cleary. Obviously the greatest comeback in GF history & I'll acknowledge that no matter how you slice it with choking etc, it still was the greatest individual performance by Nathan Cleary in the final 17 mins in GF History. He basically single handedly guided his side to the Premiership. unlike Mr Adam Reynolds who has now failed in 2021 & 2023 with two different clubs.

[@petesiolo964]

@@MartyMcFly3 That 89 GF is still the best ever, the extra time, Balmain being favorites, the unsung hero in Steve Jackson, scoring the winning try. A young Laurie Daley, and so many other greats of the game; Meninga; Blocker Roach; Sironen; Belcher.; Pearce...etc stacked across the park with internationals. The first side outside of Sydney. Canberra made history that day as well.

[@craigl676]

I'm still hurting over '89

[@Night_Eagle29]

Choked lol 😂

[@petersmith9785]

Better luck next year guys from a Raiders fan. Let's hope that the NRL might bring a game to Wagga Wagga NSW in the not too distant future!!

[@roryt1983]

Can’t see the Broncos having as easy a draw next season as they did this year, they also got through the year without any long term injuries to key players. Broncos to miss the top 4 next year is my early 2024 take.

[@jdoe120]

Rhys Walsh and Adam renalds 3/10, Rhys can’t defend Adam can’t manage. He’s only good with top form forwards but won’t actually produce anything

[@matonatomic]

Mate don't be like NSW and bag their team / players when we lose. Cleary was just in the ZONE in the last 20.

[@cjaysoulgroove4065]

Proud of the lads

[@MrKura77]

As a Warriors fan, this is great to see.

[@victorian5102]

Up the Wahs... Up the Pahs ❤

[@simonpathomas4421]

Clearys once we're Warriors 👍🏉🇳🇿

[@stevenroyee7214]

What a champion,kevie walters.well spoken and great respect and for him.

[@johnmiceter]

The reason we bought Reynolds was to close games out like this and he didn't do. I dont know why he ran the ball on the last when we were down their end and just trying to pass the ball around when we were 16 in front

[@fear_the_lord1595]

Pressure got to him mate . He isn’t built like copper Cronk . I haven’t seen a better 7 than Cronk at slowing the game down & game management to close out the game .

[@johnmiceter]

@@fear_the_lord1595 i feel so bad but I know the players would feel worse. But alls they had to do is slow the ball down and go for the lines with their kicks and in goals. Surely an experienced player like Reynolds could do that, but I think he used up his good game against the Storm.

[@helenivanic1628]

Panthers didn’t just played the game, they played the players. It’s a poker move, know your opponent. It’s all about strategy.

[@GregorRenkoMusic]

Just as Penrith looked out of it, Brisbane gave them a few lifelines and Cleary and the Panthers pounced on the opportunities!! Greatest GF since '91!

[@ekapandudewanata2542]

He lost it with that drop out when the panthers scored

[@info88w11]

pretty much . dumb kick

[@stealthpakfa]

So many dumb short dropouts. Dreadful game management.

[@fear_the_lord1595]

@@stealthpakfaworst game management I’ve seen from a 7 in a grand final .

[@emanx2600]

I love kevy's demeanor as a coach. What a respectable coach and he deserves his credit for bringing back the broncos to the position they are in right now. They'll be there again next year

[@petercunningham3469]

Iam a huge PANTHERS fan but nothing away from the Broncos the score said it all in the end the games not done until its done

[@domrowell3041]

been a hugeeeee fan for the last 4 years hey peter

[@petercunningham3469]

​@@domrowell3041 nah about 48 years

[@slingblade8963]

It was a strange turn of events. Herbie's attempted offload down penrith's end on the 3rd tackle, up 16points. Reynold's dropout to Cleary on the full. The time in which the only 6 again of the game was called.

[@LiCiTone]

Blew it, had the win in the bag.

[@robharris6874]

You're comment speaks for itself, Penrith the better side

[@SuperAdventureR1301]

Yep, not a broncos supporter, but this is the kind of game that would put me off the sport if it was my team. 16 up with 20 to go, and you just give up, it's astonishing.

[@lockysock1901]

I'm a Bronx fan they stopped playing , they clocked off, they took the foot off the pedal after Mam's 3rd try. 24-8 they thought they had won it 80mins boys not 60 SMDFH

[@galesly8787]

💯💯💯 they are the best

[@nigelc.7818]

​@@SuperAdventureR1301I'm not a broncos supporter either, but imo they played the most exciting football this year and have the makings of a team that will be hard to beat over the next few years. I'd be gutted but also excited for what next year can bring.

[@paulsmith3487]

Kev Walters spoke very well,a good level headed bloke in the right job

[@Kyrie501]

It stings when you know you should have won it.

[@ChiefWiggum-sf7uq]

Yep I would of rather get flogged

[@elphmeister]

It's an 80 minute game and teams that celebrate too quickly have often found that out the hard way.

[@braydenblackmore5002]

Why do you think you SHOULD have won it? Panthers were always the better side

[@Kyrie501]

@@braydenblackmore5002 Chill mate. Nobody saying Panthers are bad.

[@jaycee571]

Penrith stronger mentally

[@adzkay2053]

Reynolds cost us the match all those drop outs

[@MrStoudemire11]

Broncos can hold their head up high. Played well, could have easily of gone the other way

[@SlaintheMhath]

It didn't.

[@badabing8152]

no one should ever hold their head high being up 24-8 and losing 26-24 LMFAO. They should hide and never leave their house for a few weeks.. hold their head up high. LMFAOOOOOO

[@Mrawesomekid57]

Don’t know if this will help but just remember at least we won state of origin

[@tyronekahu1605]

Choke on that one😂

[@RatbaGAMES]

“See you next year” bloody oath Kev

[@Joel-hi4lu]

I love that all season you know pretty much know what a ref is going to call, and come state of origin/grand final you can throw everything you know out the window 😂

[@badabing8152]

that's funny. Because all this season the conversation was you never know how the ref is going to call something because it's been so inconsistent from game to game. How are you so stupid?

[@Spartan902]

I still feel physically sick after that last 20 minutes. 2 Grand Finals and neither team could get it done. Very disappointing for Brisbane footy fans! What a disaster of a weekend. Being a footy fan can really, really suck sometimes. Congratulations Penrith. The Broncos choked it and handed you another premiership.

[@fear_the_lord1595]

after Ezra got the hat trick that was the game . all Reynolds had to do was slow the game down & have the boys grind it out . Broncos had all the momentum but couldn’t handle the pressure .

[@bl5050]

Well said, beat ourselves

[@leshgooo1016]

Hahaha didn’t hand them anything. They never gave up and found an opening and went for it.

[@imalwaysright]

Not showing enough respect to the Pies and Panthers

[@mickblack3291]

​@@fear_the_lord1595But Reynolds is a Mastermind...not.

[@DBASSDAN]

Short drop outs cost you a grand final

[@natebutler3257]

Broncos for life no matter what boys

[@iwillfactcheck]

Could no believe it when souths let adam go .would have in my team

[@gungi4764]

Nice vid

[@philmuskett265]

Kevvie and Adam handled that presser extremely well.

[@davidrenshaw8138]

Give the media a microphone- i cant hear the questions

[@TisaMarn]

lets be down this week and get ready for next season. Lets accept that we gave the game away. The big thing is we are ready to go again next year. Definitely we'll be in the GF come 2024. I am sick to my stomach seeing us loss but it is what it is.

[@dadandmaxfishingadventures4814]

You didn't "give" anything away...the Panthers took it from you

[@TisaMarn]

Yes we did especially the first half. Poor positioning that led to a Panters try.

[@TautiJr]

One of the reasons why we lost is sitting right next to Kevvie

[@thaifoodinaustralia.7533]

Chokers r back baby 😂

[@natk9313]

They had one hand on the trophy. I don’t know why they were playing with such urgency when they were 24-8 up.

[@multioptioned]

If grand final experience ever counts for anything it counted in those last 20 minutes of this match.

[@jest3167]

Crichton was far more instrumental in that comeback than Cleary was don't get me wrong Cleary was great but Crichton was the main ingredient without his big plays in that last 20 Brisbane win

[@badabing8152]

Agreed! That Crichton break to put Leota over was instrumental. So was his 40/20 the next set. So was his try to seal it plus his conversions especially close to the sideline! LMFAO CLOWN

[@jest3167]

@@badabing8152 How many points did the Panthers get from Cleary's 40 20 ? How many tackles did Cleary miss for Mam to score his hat trick ? Crichton beat 3 to score to put the Panthers within striking distance He also forced 2 drop outs including the one that gave Penrith the ball back to allow Cleary the opportunity to score the match winner which he likely only scored because all the Broncos were worried about Crichton getting the ball again Fact is if Crichton doesn't do what he done Cleary doesn't score the match winner with a minute to go because the Panthers wouldn't of got the ball back and Panthers lose the grand final Muppet

[@juliusrobson6988]

Got to play the minutes even if ur 20 ahead😢 love the broncos damn to get so close. When they get it together there dynasty will be for a long time

[@badabing8152]

Reese Walsh puts as much effort into his defense, as you do with your grammar.

[@shaynesmith684]

I am a staunch Parra fan that has lived in Brisi for over 20 years. I can't help but to feel for them, to pretty much have it the bag and to have it snatched away like that. In 2022 Parra never really looked like winning and that was hard enough to take, I can't imagine losing like that! Both Kevvie and Adam are not only true professionals but have humility which is starting to become a bit of a rare trait. If the current team stay fit and mostly together they could definitely string 3 straight as Penrith have.

[@badabing8152]

if the current team... you mean the one that will need to fork out an extra 500+ for Mam? fork out an extra 600+ for Reese? LMFAOOOOOOOO tell us you don't know a thing about roster management without telling us you don't know a thing about roster management. LMFAOOOOOO this was their one shot and they blew it. Bye bye Flegler. Bye bye Herbie. 'if the current team stay fit'. LMFAOOOOOOOOOO. Quick thjere's still time to delete your comment

[@shaynesmith684]

I find it mind boggling that people like you exist in our community who think its ok to talk like that to someone you don't know who wrote an innocent comment that was supposed to more about how good the broncos coach and captain are and how I feel for them. You are obviously one very bitter person who loves to hide behind their keyboard. Just to clarify what I actually said was if the current team stay MOSTLY together they have a real shot. Your right Flegler and Herbie are departing but they still have an awesome roster for the 2024 season. They have still have Mam, Walters, Reynolds, Riki, Capewell signed for another season. Walsh, Staggs, Hetherington and Cobbo are signed for another 2 seasons, Haas until 2026 and Carrigan until 2028 and so on. I look at this as a pretty healthy roster over the next few years. I know that you will probably come back with some condescending horrible comment but that's ok! If you feel like this helps you get through the day, go for your life. @@badabing8152

[@badabing8152]

@@shaynesmith684god if only Reese Walsh showed as much effort to play defense and get in position like a fullback is meant to, as much as you did at youtube comments lmfaooooooo maybe the broncos wouldn't have choked the unchokable

[@lukecomrie4104]

I feel bad for Ezra Mam. To play from what i could tell a flawless game, scores a hat-trick only to be let down by other team mates. I honestly would'nt blame him if he quit the game and took up Tennis or golf.

[@princeyj5917]

True, it was also Reece time to keep the momentum going after Ezra's tries. He began to get the ball a little more and was dangerous, but couldn't grab the game by the horns just like what Cleary did. Ezra deserves his flowers for what he did so early on in the game, he was the catalyst for the Bronx momentum throughout the whole game.

[@info88w11]

DUMB DROPOUTS LOST IT ...SHOULD HAVE PLAYED SAFE & BORING WITH LONG DROPOUTS DEEP IN PANTHERS TERRITORY AND RUNDOWN THE CLOCK

[@KingAwesome3432]

why tf would they run down the clock with 20 to go??

[@brujonpatrick4779]

Hey easier said than done. Really what would u have done.

[@brujonpatrick4779]

@@KingAwesome3432u r right. Can’t even do that in AFL, maybe soccer when some teams run the clock down from when the game starts.

[@info88w11]

@@KingAwesome3432 You asleep ...The last drop out which went out on the full there was only 7 mins left .. bronx could have kicked it deep down the middle and held Penrith deep in their own territory and that would have chewed up minutes

[@princeyj5917]

No lie. Dummies kept going for short every drop out instead of kicking deep and making the panthers work for it.

[@Riff22741]

Broncos got humbled end of. Thats why the Riff are now in a different level, best to do it modern era. Congrats Penrith

[@MartyMcFly3]

Some really poor performances for the Panthers tonight like Yeo & most notably Tago who was woeful. But it was Adam Reynolds who failed to deliver in the final 17 mins up 24-8. There's nowhere to hide from that.

[@fear_the_lord1595]

He needs to watch some cooper cronk tapes to learn how to slow down the game & close it out .

[@Jo_240]

The Panthers wasn’t at their best but still won, it’s been like that in some of their games this season

[@RyanSymons]

Yeo maybe missed a tackle or two due to fatigue but he was an absolute workhorse. Tago's ball hogging in the first half cost Penrith at least one try, but to be fair he did just come back from a two month layoff.

[@glennconnell6785]

Has a Penrith support Broncos are on the rise clearly won the game by himself unbelievable talent freak hes only 25 yrs old not even atn his peak your classacts kevie and reno penrith could win even more titles scary these guys are hungry for success see it love playing for and with each other ezra mann is freak of player and walsh what a combo

[@pantherslair]

Kevvy and Adam also failed to acknowledge that most of the Panthers side have been playing together and have been best mates since they were junior footy kids. The Broncos have not, the Eels from last year have not and the Rabbitohs the year before have not. THAT's part of what makes this team so "Elite" as you call it. And the Panthers over the last 3 or 4 seasons have often in their games, come from way behind on the scoreboard to snatch victory in the dying moments, so it's certainly not surprising for Panthers supporters like us that have lived and breathed it for the last 4-5 years.

[@matonatomic]

Yes, that is important as it is a team sport after all. However - the Panther's first GF was lucky - an intercept try (if Cody's pass stuck, Souths would have been the Premiers). 2nd GF - the Eels were unworthy opponents. But tonight, it was a mighty effort by Nathan Cleary. The Bronx just dropped their intensity for just 5 minutes and the momentum changed.

[@dheath3697]

Well said!

[@MotivatedMan]

I haven’t watched a grand final this good since they lost last time which is a bit unlucky to feature in 2 of the best GF’s only to be the losing team. Yeo said it best though Before they won 3 in a row They lost 1

[@galesly8787]

😢😢😢 bugger not 😥 the best win in a grand final go Penrith simply the best and for the broncos to give up a lead of the size 🤗 bad weekend for Brisbane 2 losses ❤❤❤

[@randyirvine5858]

​@mufc261Stick your soccer comments up your arse

[@katiemay2926]

to have come so far is just amazing, the Broncos should be proud of where they got to. Amazing game.

[@mickusrobertson9534]

Broncos defence let them down. The warning signs have been there all season. They've consistently leaked a bag of tries. They rely too much on their ability to score tries rather than defend them.

[@bencousins5488]

That 40/20 won the game for Penrith

[@jareddiamond6607]

boys, you had Penrith, in NSW. good effort

[@captlee3732]

Jeez this is the depresser of the year, stay patient broncos players

[@canecorsofamily4907]

They thought they did enough 😮 and Panthers went 😅hold my beer 😂

[@frankthetank5445]

Reynolds stuffing his first three line dropouts didn’t help

[@specialninja8331]

The men on the left is there to do one job to finish the sets and he could even do that and that even means kicking early

[@theresacaruana9574]

Maybe because the coach didn't talk to the players at half time and left it up to Adam,i feel for Adam

[@josephclancy3528]

I certainly wanted Penrith to win but I have to say that Kevin Walters was humble and professional in his responses; well done to him !!