 The Broncos did however claim their first piece of silverware by winning the mid-week knock-out 1989 Panasonic Cup competition.Broncos trio Allan Langer, Michael Hancock and Kerrod Walters were selected to make their international debuts for Australia in 1989.Coach Wayne Bennett said a mid-season Kangaroo Tour to New Zealand in 1989 contributed to the Broncos failing to reach the finals.