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2006 NRL Grand Final

The 2006 NRL Grand Final was the championship match of Australia's National Rugby League season, played on October 1 at Telstra Stadium. The Brisbane Broncos faced the St. George Illawarra Dragons in a tense, closely contested game. Brisbane ultimately won with a final score of 15-4, securing their third premiership. The match was marked by strong defense, strategic play, and key performances, especially by Broncos captain Darren Lockyer, who was awarded the Clive Churchill Medal as the best player on the field. It was a significant victory for the Broncos, ending a 11-year premiership drought.