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Joel Gould

Broncos finals hopes a virtual 'Mission Impossible'

Only a miracle can keep Brisbane's title defence alive and next up is the current pacesetters. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

Brisbane likely need an impossible nine wins out of eight games to play finals footy due to the way the bottom teams in the top eight have performed in 2026.

The Broncos missed the finals with 13 wins in 2022 and, even if they go on a miracle run and win all eight of their remaining games, having won just five so far this season, the best they can do is finish with 13.

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