Cooper Cronk has declared it “almost impossible” for Brisbane to play finals after Canberra thrashed Manly on Saturday afternoon.
The Raiders destroyed the Sea Eagles 48-6 to leapfrog the Broncos on point differential and into the top eight for the first time since Round 3.
It means Brisbane must beat the Dragons in their final regular season game next week and hope Canberra lose to the Wests Tigers who are currently on the bottom of the ladder.