NRL grand final recap: Reece Walsh dominates epic decider as Brisbane come back to beat Melbourne
Brisbane are the 2025 NRL premiers after one of the greatest grand finals we’ve ever seen.
Reece Walsh was the star of the night, winning the Clive Churchill Medal, as the Broncos came back from 10 points down at half time.
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Big blow for the Storm
H1 22.27 - Melbourne 12 Brisbane 6
Melbourne have lost Jack Howarth, who has injured his Achilles.
The Storm say they will do their best to treat it, but don’t expect him to get back out there.
It’s a big blow for Melbourne, whose No.3 has been a star for them this year.
Storm again
H1 25.20 - Melbourne 12 Brisbane 6
After back-to-back six agains, Melbourne have scored again.
They’re too good to be gifted the chance to complete three full sets.
But the inexorable Storm didn’t even need the full set, with Eliesa Katoa going over after tackle one.
Melbourne bites back
H1 31.40 - Melbourne 6 Brisbane 6
The Storm have hit back straight away after Nick Meaney was the beneficiary of a perfect set play.
“That’s just Melbourne Storm, absolutely perfect,” Andrew Johns said.
Meaney converted his own try and the scores are level again.
Stunning start from Brisbane
H1 36.20 - Melbourne 0 Brisbane 6
We’re underway and what a start from Brisbane!
Reece Walsh bounced off a tackle and offloaded a pass to Deine Mariner, who flirted with the dead ball line before scoring the opening try.
Adam Reynolds converted the try and the Broncos have the perfect start.
Teddy Swims is here!
The grand final entertainment is about to get underway.
NRLW grand final thriller
If you missed the NRLW grand final - you missed out.
Brisbane hung on to win an all-time thriller.
In almost certainly the most gripping of the eight NRLW grand finals in history, the Broncos upset the undefeated Sydney Roosters after some late bunker drama.
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