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The Brisbane Broncos<\/a> ended a 19-year premiership drought by clinching the 2025 NRL<\/a> Grand Final. <\/p>\n But winning one is one thing. Maintaining dominance is another. To defend their title and stay at the top, several key players will need to take their performances up another notch. These are five Broncos whose individual improvement will be vital to Brisbane’s 2026 campaign.<\/p>\n 1. Ezra Mam<\/p>\n Ezra Mam<\/a> has emerged as one of the most exciting playmakers of his generation. He was one of Brisbane’s best in the 2025 grand final and was instrumental in turning what looked like a nightmare season into a dream redemption story. His cut-out passing, aggression and running game are already elite level.<\/p>\n Why his role is so important if Brisbane want to go back-to-back<\/p>\n Mam’s running game can unlock defensive lines and free up space for his halves and outside backs. Given the pressure of defending a title, Mam’s big-game temperament and redemption arc make him a key figure in maintaining belief and intensity across the squad.<\/p>\n Key areas of focus for 2026<\/p>\n Staying fit and available after limited game time in 2025.
\nHis cut-out passing gives the Broncos a serious weapon in shifting the ball quickly and catching opposition edges off guard.
\nHis aggression ensures he’s not just a creator. He can finish and put his body on the line.<\/p>\n
\nTightening decision-making when defences are well organised so his attacking bursts translate into dominance.
\nGrowing his defensive game and understanding opposition patterns so his running threat doesn’t come at the cost of lapses.
\nStrengthening his combination with Reece Walsh<\/a>, the halves and outside backs so that his passing and running translate into consistent scoring options.<\/p>\n