Brisbane capped a remarkable campaign with the club's first premiership since 2006 as Reece Walsh guided the Broncos to victory in a classic decider against Melbourne.
The title triumph came in Michael Maguire's first term in charge at Red Hill and has put the powerhouse outfit back on top.
The Broncos will become the hunted in 2026, but they should have the squad strong enough to be able to deal with it.
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Which players have left the Brisbane Broncos in 2025?
Selwyn Cobbo and Kotoni Staggs were the key names off-contract during the 2025 season and, in the end, the club were only able to keep one of their star backline men.
Cobbo departs Red Hill after signing a one-year deal with rivals, the Dolphins. Meanwhile, Kobe Hetherington will leave as a premiership-winning forward after he linked with Manly.
Martin Taupau left the club after having a falling out with Michael Maguire, which brought his NRL career to an end.
Full list of Brisbane departures
| Player | New club |
|---|---|
| Selwyn Cobbo | Dolphins |
| Kobe Hetherington | Manly Sea Eagles |
| Jock Madden | Wests Tigers |
| Tyson Smoothy | Wakefield Trinity |
| Martin Taupau | Retired |
| Bailey Trew | - |
Who have the Broncos signed for 2026?
- Grant Anderson (Melbourne Storm)
- Tom Duffy (North Queensland Cowboys)
Who have the Broncos re-signed for next season?
Brisbane locked down veteran playmaker Adam Reynolds for another year, while also securing the key signatures of Kotoni Staggs and Xavier Willison.
Corey Jensen agreed to fresh terms that will keep him at Red Hill until at least the end of the 2027 campaign, while Cory Paix has also inked an extension.
The Broncos handed out new deals to the likes of Hayze Perham, Josiah Karapani, Josh Rogers and Blake Mozer as they worked on maintaining quality squad depth.
Ben Talty emerged as a solid option off the bench for the club and the mature-aged prop has been rewarded with a two-year deal, while Jaiyden Hunt extended his stay as well late in the year.