SYDNEY (AP) — The Brisbane Broncos overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to surge to a thrilling 26-22 defeat of the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League grand final on Sunday.

Star fullback Reece Walsh scored a try and set up three more, as well as producing two try-saving tackles, as a short-handed Brisbane repelled the Storm’s late raids in front of an 80,223 crowd at Sydney’s Olympic stadium.

It’s the Broncos first title since 2006, and seventh overall, and helps ease the painful memories of its cruel last-minute defeat to the Penrith Panthers in the decider two years ago.

The Storm dominated the first half and led 22-12 at halftime after tries to Nick Meaney, Eliesa Katoa, Will Warbrick and Jahrome Hughes had canceled out Brisbane’s fast start with a try to Deine Mariner in

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