Darius Boyd
Always a classy campaigner. Strong positional play and marshalled his side's defence. 7/10
Corey Oates
What a talent. Bolted away for the opener, then saved one in the corner on Kyle Feldt. 7
Jack Reed
Key early tackle on Michael Morgan and had a hand in his side's opener before crossing for one of his own. 8.5
Justin Hodges
Subdued by his standards but goes out as one of the great centres despite the result. The fairytale goes to his mate JT.6
Jordan Kahu
Slotted a pair of goals while Parker was cooling his heels and took every kick aimed his way. Cool as you like all night. Impressive. 7
Anthony Milford
A supreme talent that rose on the biggest occasion. Brilliant feet, brilliant hands and brilliant reads. 9
Ben Hunt
The heart just breaks. A brilliant season will be defined by his penalty to set up the Cowboys, then his mistake in golden point.6
Corey Parker
Slotted the early penalty goal and was probably Brisbane's best forward again. Should have had one under the sticks if McCullough had passed the footy. 7.5
Matt Gillett
Pounced on the Thurston dropped ball to set up Reed with a damaging run on the edge in the first half. He made 11 runs and 37 tackles. 7
Alex Glenn
Little involvement in attack but ended with 37 tackles. 6.5
Adam Blair
Brilliant offload to set up Brisbane's first try then crushed Thurston late. His return to form has been one of Bennett's most fruitful projects in 2015. 7.5
Andrew McCullough
Bombed one when he dummied instead of passing to Corey Parker but was a fiend in a brilliant defensive line with 47 tackles. 7
Sam Thaiday
Typical early energy but couldn't handle James Tamou on his try line. Late belter on Thurston that looked as if it might have sealed the deal in favour of his side. Nearly. 7
Reserves
Jarrod Wallace
Gave away a penalty in an early gallop but produced some strong charges. 7
Mitchell Dodds
Added some starch to the Broncos' middle. 5.5
Joe Ofahengaue
Little exposure but has plenty of upside. 5
Kodi Nikorima
Sparsely used by Bennett and couldn't open up the game when introduced late. 5