The team was hoping to avenge their on-field disappointment of 1994. They started perfectly, winning the final of the Tooheys Cup against Cronulla and then their first seven premiership matches in their best start ever. But a 26-0 humiliation against Canberra sent the Broncos on another tumble that saw them lose four matches in five weeks. Despite being free of
State of Origin representative duties due to their affiliation with Super League, the Broncos had again faltered mid-season, but went on to win their last 6 matches of the regular season. In round 13, future
Clive Churchill Medallist and
2006 premiership captain
Darren Lockyer made his first grade debut against the
Parramatta Eels at
Parramatta Stadium, with the Broncos coming from 14–6 down at half-time to win 60–14. In the finals though, the Broncos suffered close defeats at the hands of defending Premiers Canberra and eventual
1995 winners the Canterbury Bulldogs. An injury to Allan Langer resulted in crucial missed tackles in both matches by the Brisbane skipper, and played a contributing factor in the Broncos' failure to win. == Match results ==