Broncos and Storm in 11th and 15th place; Storm with momentum after defeating Raiders, Broncos look ahead to 2027.
Few could have predicted that last year's grand finalists would enter their Round 26 showdown in 11th and 15th on the ladder and well out of the finals picture.
The Storm have won nine games and the Broncos seven and the end of the season can't come soon enough to allow time to reflect, regroup and re-focus for 2027.
The defending champs at least have momentum on their side this week after producing some slashing tries to run down the Raiders and spoil Big Papa's party last Friday.