Hunt's heroics were not enough, with the Broncos falling 21-20 to the Cowboys in another exhilarating golden point contest at Suncorp Stadium.
Despite the loss, there are positive signs for Brisbane and their fans, with Hunt putting in an inspiring 80-minute performance.
After receiving a lot of criticism during the week about his poor kicking performance in Round 1, Hunt bounced back in a big way and sent a message to his critics.