In a stunning turn of events, the NRL has announced that the Brisbane Broncos have been retroactively awarded premierships for the 2015 and 2020 seasons following the discovery of what officials are calling “major scoring miscalculations.”
An internal audit reportedly uncovered discrepancies in match statistics, which, when corrected, saw the Broncos leapfrog their opponents in both grand finals—games they didn’t actually play in 2020.
“After a thorough review, we realised we had it all wrong,” said a fictional NRL spokesperson. “The Broncos not only won, but they did so in dominant fashion. We apologize for the decade-long delay.”
Broncos fans gathered outside Suncorp Stadium in celebration, many wearing freshly printed shirts reading “2020: The Year We Didn’t Play, But Still Won.”
In related news, the Wally Lewis statue outside the stadium appears to be smiling—a phenomenon local scientists are calling “a miracle or possibly just the heat.”
Broncos captain Adam Reynolds was reportedly speechless but hinted at a parade involving time-travel-themed floats.
More updates to follow as the NRL continues reviewing past seasons for potential “hidden Broncos victories.”
