The floodgates then opened.

Back-rower Kurt Capewell chased a sublime short kick by No.6 Ezra Mam, Haas swatted three Tigers away from dummy-half and Cobbo raced 85m after a bumbling Tigers error.

Riki added his second before the break when he chased a deft Reece Walsh kick to take the hosts to a 28-0 lead.

The Tigers were powerless in the face of the onslaught.

They were too slow, disorganised and made elementary errors, which didn’t help their cause.

Staggs scored a double in the second half but errors crept into the hosts’ game and the Tigers rallied.

The Broncos 1998 side recently celebrated the 25-year anniversary of their title win.

It is too early to say the current side will emulate their success but the similarities are clear.

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Back then the Broncos had Shane Webcke and Brad Thorn up front. Haas and Carrigan are worthy successors.

The back line featured the genius of Darren Lockyer, Steve Renouf and Allan Langer.

Walsh, Staggs, Reynolds and company are providing similar entertainment and, more importantly, wins on the scoreboard.

Haas was put on report for a high shot on Alex Twal.

AAP