Queensland fails to win any premiership cup on grand finals weekend

Queensland sports fans have been left reeling after its four teams failed to win a single premiership during the 2023 grand finals.

Queensland sports fans have been left reeling after its four teams failed to win a single premiership during the 2023 grand finals weekend.

The Brisbane Lions, Brisbane Broncos, the Gold Coast Titans women’s team and the Brisbane Tigers were unable to secure a single win across in their respective AFL, NRL and NRLW grand final matches.

The unthinkable happened when all three teams lost in nail biting games to their opponents.

A bad weekend for the city of Brisbane #NRLGrandFinal#NRLPanthersBroncos#NRL

— Martin Dwyer (@MurtDwyerSport) October 1, 2023

The Lions lost by four points to Collingwood, who won the nail biting AFL grand final 90-86 at the MCG on Saturday.

All eyes then turned to the Gold Coast women’s team to do the state proud.

Despite their greatest efforts, the Titans were beaten by the Newcastle Knights in a devastating 24-18 loss on Sunday.

And then the Brisbane Broncos were crushed at the last minute, with Penrith Panthers securing the 26-24 win.

Thousands of fans cheered on as they watched the NRL Telstra Premiership Grand Final at Accor Stadium between Penrith Panthers and Brisbane Broncos. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Swift

Even the Brisbane Tigers failed to secure the win against Souths Sydney, losing 42-22 in the NRL State Championships on Sunday.

As the upset slowly set in, many Queenslanders will now be thinking how they came so close to being victorious across three codes.

Many fans took to social media to share their disappointment and theorise where it all went wrong.

Thank god qld has a public holiday tomorrow it has been a tough weekend #AFLGF#NRLGrandFinal

— lily (@idklily) October 1, 2023

The Brisbane Broncos and Brisbane Lions on the wrong end of the two greatest Grand Finals in two different sports in the space of 30 hours.

An entire city having its heart not just broken but ripped to shreds and stomped into the dust.#NRL#AFL#NRLGrandFinal#AFLGrandFinal

— Mark Gottlieb (@MarkGottlieb) October 1, 2023

But despite the heartbreak, many fans were excited to watch high quality grand finals.

Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick thanked the Broncos and Lions for their continuous fight.

What a match, and what a season. The night wasn’t ours but Queensland is still proud. ✊🐴 #bronxnation#NRLGrandFinal

— Cameron Dick (@camerondickqld) October 1, 2023

Brisbane Broncos fans were left disappointed after the loss. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Swift

Brisbane Broncos fans came out in full force to cheer on their team. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Swift

But no matter what, the weekend of grand final football will go down in history as one of the best and most thrilling championships of all time.

2 of the best Grand finals I’ve ever seen ,in the same weekend ! Woweee that was good viewing !!
Cleary flicked a switch and turned that game on its head !! #AFLGF#NRLGrandFinal

— henza18 (@henza18) October 1, 2023

Young Penrith and Brisbane fans watched on in excitement. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Swift

Originally published as Queensland fails to win any premiership cup on grand finals weekend