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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 09:  Tariq Sims of the Dragons celebrates a try during the NRL Elimination Final match between the Brisbane Broncos and the St George Illawarra Dragons at Suncorp Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Brisbane, Australia.  (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Dragons eye Bunnies after Broncos boilover

NO one gave St George Illawarra — the NRL’s apparent chokers — a chance. What unfolded at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday was one of the most extraordinary finals performances of the past ­decade.

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Nathan Cleary of the Panthers hugs James Maloney of the Panthers at full time of the Elimination Final between the Penrith Panthers and the New Zealand Warriors in Week 1 of the NRL Finals Series at ANZ Stadium in Sydney, Saturday, September 8, 2018. (AAP Image/Craig Golding) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

What we learned from finals week one

WE may have just witnessed the most exhilarating opening week of finals to grace the great game of rugby league. Here’s a look back at the key talking points that came out of each game.

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Tim Lafai celebrates scoring a try with his Dragons teammates against the Broncos at Suncorp Stadium. Picture: AAP

Gutsy Dragons roar past Broncos

They were hit by injury and had to withstand a late Broncos charge but the Dragons have charged to an epic finals victory at Suncorp Stadium. RELIVE THE ACTION

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