sentences:  In 1996 the club's Chief Executive, John Ribot was appointed CEO of Super League (Australia), leading to a common perception that the war was orchestrated by the Brisbane Broncos club.After much court action aimed at stopping it, the Super League competition started in 1997, and was run parallel to the existing ARL premiership season.The Broncos again won their first 7 matches, before finally losing to the Penrith Panthers in round 8.