Canterbury Bulldogs v Brisbane Broncos, 2006 Prelim Final | Classic Match Highlights | NRL

Two of the competition's big guns faced-off at the Sydney Football Stadium for a spot in the Grand Final.

Would the Bulldogs make it to their second decider in three seasons, or would the Broncos make it through to final game of the season for the first time since the year 2000?

[chekofficial]

How good was footy with Ray Warren commentating. Hearing his voice is nostalgic

[jamesduncan]

I remember this game I totally gave up on the Bronx by half time and went and got drunk. Woke up next morning thinking we lost. Little did I know 😂😂😂😂. We went on to win the grand final

[RugbyLeagueHistory]

Canterbury bottled that game badly. I remember halfway through the 2006 NRL season the Daily Telegraph published an article which said "Can we just have the grand final now between Melbourne and Canterbury?, all the other teams are making up the numbers". That aged well 🤣

[clentymalma]

Shaun Berrigan one of the best utility player.. And Ray Warren the best ever NRL commentator..

[Calvin-kscr]

Remember this game so well.

Was watching at a bar with two of my mates.We were in full Brisbane Broncos Shirts/jerseys.

At half time a really big Bulldogs fan bought us a six pack of beers and said " sorry guys, Webcke is a great player and all but better luck next year".

We responded " games not over yet" he laughed and walked away.

Full time I bought him a six pack and said " sorry mate, good game though".

He snorted and refused the offer..my response " get stuffed then, enjoy mad Monday:.

[andrewp]

My favourite story from this game is Willie Mason heading into the sheds at half time loudly proclaiming the dogs are off to a gf in earshot of Lockyer and the rest of the broncos side in an effort to demoralise them. Fast forward 40mins of game time and big Willie wasn't so chirpy.

[issyjas]

One of the best matches I’ve ever watched, Lockyer set about the second half like it was the last game he’d ever play.
The guy was phenomenal, sheer force of nature. There was a moment after they scored and a cut opened up near his eye and blood trickled down, like some heroic born warrior from the Iliad.

[bratsjay]

I was in year seven. The funny thing is, I don't remember the details of my activities during the '06 Grand Final, but this game - I remember it well. At halftime, I went to our dark and wet backyard, completely unfazed by mosquitoes. I marched around anxiously and prayed hard for a comeback. I wasn't religious, but after the first-half bashing, I was. I heard the second half's kick-off on the telly, left the backyard, and the rest is history.

[ZyadAytah]

Lockyer one of the best five eights of all time

[andydavidson]

I smell a premiership for broncos 2023. Giddy up

[jaxman]

First time I actually paid attention to an NRL game, just a 6yr old kid down here in POM 17yrs later, fucking stoked there back on-top
#LESSSGOOOBABY

[Sydneysideliner]

1:21 Hard to tell if the bunker's gotten better or worse. That's an obstruction any day of the week today. Back then it's given a try in no time and no explanation needed

[shaneevans]

I remember these days well when you could never count the broncs out until the 80th minute

[BillyBanks]

Lockyer not being an Immortal is criminal. 🖕🏽🤬

[emmanuelkawo]

Ray Warren is still my favorite commentator. Still love his voice. Very powerful and motivational voice. Really makes me feel like I'm in the game❤

[jjruss]

Hodges to Berrigan @ 44:28 - 3 metres forward pass

[CrackDCat]

Time to relive the nightmare I had when I was 10 🤣

[jayannan]

So good. I watched that game in jail with the antenna plugged into an apple..yes an actual apple as in the fruit because the wall outlet didn't work and the cable had been tampered with 😂😂😂
When the Broncos started scoring in the 2nd half the atmosphere was like Lang Park. Cups banging on bars, everyone cheering and sledging while the acoustic bounce of the concrete amplified the noise so loud it was like we were there at the ground 🍻
Sounds crazy but that was one of the best footy games I've ever been to😂😂😂✌❤

[miskeen]

man we need this coaching staff for the dogs right now

[Who_You]

The best Broncos win in their history.