The Brisbane Broncos is a rugby league team based in Brisbane, Queensland. A poll taken in Australia in 2002 showed the Brisbane Broncos to be the most supported football club of any code in the country. It had more than 1.1 million supporters.

Club information

Club Name: Brisbane Broncos

Founded: 1988

Home Ground: Suncorp Stadium formerly Lang Park (2003- ), ANZ Stadium formerly QEII Stadium (1993-2003), Lang Park (1988-1992).

Head Coach: Wayne Bennett (1988- )

Captain: Darren Lockyer

Colours: Maroon, Gold and White.

History

The Brisbane Broncos was the first privately owned team in what is now the National Rugby League competition, and was formed in 1988. In their first ever premiership game, the team defeated the 1987 premiers Manly 44-10. The team has been coached by Wayne Bennett since its entry into the competition.

Captains

• 1988-1989 - Wally Lewis
• 1990-1991 - Gene Miles
• 1992-1999 - Allan Langer (mid year retirement).
• 1999-2000 - Kevin Walters
• 2001-2004 - Gorden Tallis
• 2005-Present - Darren Lockyer

Notable players

• Wally Lewis
• Allan Langer
• Gene Miles
• Kevin Walters
• Gorden Tallis
• Tonie Carrol
• Wendell Sailor
• Shane Webcke
• Darren Lockyer
• Michael Hancock
• Andrew Gee
• Trevor Gilmeister

Premierships

1992 - def. St. George Dragons 28-8

1993 - def. St. George Dragons 14-6

1997 - Super League - def. Cronulla Sharks 26-8

1998 - def. Canterbury Bulldogs 38-12

2000 - def. Sydney Roosters 14-6

External link

• Broncos official web page