Andrew Alderson: Warriors' playoff hopes in ruins after defeat to Brisbane Broncos

Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Aug 22, 2021 · 3m

Don't dream, it's over.

The Warriors still have a mathematical chance, but their playoff chances are out of their own hands after an agonising 24-22 loss to the Broncos tonight.

The Auckland club will need to rely on some improbable results from the teams around them, even if they win both of their remaining games.

Although the Warriors have showed great spirit with their late-season revival, this was a massive opportunity lost.

They led 14-12 with 25 minutes to play, after burning back from 12-4 down, but were guilty of switching off twice as Albert Kelly and Anthony Milford scored…