The Broncos have gone from seven wins and 17 losses in their first season under Kevin Walters in 2020 to 5-0 premiership contenders two short years later.
Brisbane were a rabble when Walters took over from Anthony Seibold in 2021, but through some shrewd contract calls on bloated deals, some key signings and an improved defensive game they are on track to break a 17-year title drought.
The blueprint for turning a basket case into a juggernaut in two short seasons has been revealed and every struggling club in the NRL should take note.