The 2006 side had great connection and fitness levels. The Broncos trailed 20-6 at halftime in the preliminary final against Canterbury before winning 37-20. They then outlasted the Storm in the decider.   

“We often go back to stats as coaches, but I always said to Wayne Bennett that I didn’t give a rat’s arse about missed tackles because if we  scrambled well enough there was always going to be someone there to make the tackle,” Ryan said.