sentences:  However strong performances against the competition leaders Melbourne Storm (only losing 18–12) and a resounding victory against the Canterbury Bulldogs 30–0 the following week saw a return to form.The Broncos then defeated the injury-struck Parramatta Eels 23–0 in Round 25 and in round 26 the New Zealand Warriors 36–12.Brisbane was heading into the finals with momentum not seen since their last premiership-winning season in 2000, but lost to the St George Illawarra Dragons 20–4 in what was at the time the highest attended Broncos game ever played at Suncorp Stadium.