 Signs of a hangover existed with the club losing two of its first three matches, including their debut at the new home ground against the struggling Parramatta Eels.But the Broncos bounced back, beating the Balmain Tigers 50-0, (the highest winning margin for the club at the time) to establish themselves solidly in the upper echelons of the competition.A last round lapse against St George relegated the Broncos to fifth spot, meaning they had to win four straight elimination games to defend their title.