Brisbane Broncos vs North Queensland Cowboys: NRL live scores, blog
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Brisbane Vs. Nth Queensland |
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2012 NRL Premiership Season, 10 March, 2012 |
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| Suncorp Stadium, QLD | |||||||||||||||
| Nth Queensland 28 defeated Brisbane 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Top scorers:
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| Referee: J Robinson |
| Touch judges: Ricky McFarlane & Michael Wise |
The North Queensland Cowboys will need to improve tenfold on last week’s performance if they are to upstage a confident Brisbane Broncos line-up at Suncorp Stadium. Join us for live scores and blog from 8:30pm AEDT.
After making a mammoth 28 errors last week in their 18-nil loss to the Gold Coast Titans, North Queensland will be desperate to move on from one of the most disappointing performances in their 18-year history
Neil Henry’s men, however, will have to produce a complete form turnaround if they are to defeat a young Broncos side coming off a grinding victory against the Parramatta Eels away from home.
Despite failing to score in the first half, Brisbane still showed enough class in wet conditions to eventually prevail 18-6 in last week’s season opener.
Moreover, new halves pairing Peter Wallace and Corey Norman will have gained confidence after guiding the Broncos to victory against an Eels team that led six nil early on.
Prediction:
Although the Broncos have won eight of the past nine clashes against North Queensland, one suspects that the Cowboys will come to life and provide Brisbane with some defensive problems tonight.
Matthew Bowen and Johnathon Thurston in particular were dreadful against the Titans last week and will most likely come out all guns blazing against Brisbane in a bid to rectify their bad form.
For Bowen and Thurston to fire, however, the Cowboys will have to win the forward battle against a Brisbane unit boasting one of the most mobile packs in the NRL.
Broncos veteran Petero Civoniceva returns from suspension to further strengthen a pack containing Test and Origin stars Sam Thaiday, Ben Hannent, Ben Teo, Corey Parker and Matt Gillett, who all performed strongly last week.
The Cowboys will have to make do Queensland Origin prop Matthew Scott, who has made a habit of producing big performances against Brisbane.
In his last match against the Broncos, Scott made an impressive 164 metres from 13 hit-ups last season, and the Cowboys will be looking to him for inspiration upfront.
On paper the Cowboys certainly possess the strike power to beat Brisbane tonight, but a repeat of last week’s error riddled performance will see the Broncos put on a cricket score at home.
On current form, the Broncos deserve to be warm favourites and a fast start will likely see them prevail against North Queensland.
If Thurston, Bowen and Scott however come to life, then one fancies the Cowboys to pull off the upset.
Cowboys by seven.
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10:57pm
Hoy said | 10:57pm | Report comment
I thought all but Bowen’s try at the death could have been controversial, and possibly denied. I think some looked at were wrong decisions. I have no doubt that Tates was knocked on by Graham. I thought it would be harsh to deny McGuire’s try after half time, but the commentators were trying to make an argument for it. As I said, almost every try tonight could have gone the other way.
12:02am
Behold said | 12:02am | Report comment
yep agreed and even the lead up to that scrum where Beale knocked it on, Tate knocked it on first.
10:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:28pm | Report comment
Just like the Roosters in round one, the Cowboys have scored a try at the death to seal a memorable 28-26 victory over rivals Brisbane. This was a great game of football with both teams scoring some terrific tries. Both teams however need to work on their ill discipline and ball handling if they are to have any hope of winning the premiership. That said, the attacking plays that both teams showed tonight will tear most defences to shreds. The way Thurston and Bowen combined for a try in the second half was brilliant to say the least. The Cowboys will get enormous confidence from that win given that they were so ordinary against the Titans a week earlier. Neil Henry can rest easy tonight.
FULLTIME:
Broncos 26
Cowboys 28
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10:31pm
Mats said | 10:31pm | Report comment
Thanks for keeping me up to date as I couldn’t watch it. Nice work and go Cowboys!
10:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:23pm | Report comment
FULLTIME – Cowboys have defeated the Broncos 28-26 as Hodges fails to control the short kickoff from Parker.
Broncos 26
Cowboys 28
10:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:23pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Thurston converts from infront and its 28-26 now. What a contest!!!
Bowen has had a mixed bag tonight but he once again reminds us of his supreme attacking qualities here. He completely fooled the Brisbane defence with a dummy and he raced away and scored.
Broncos 26
Cowboys 28
10:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:21pm | Report comment
TRY COWBOYS – Bowen scores his second try and the Cowboys might just have stolen this match from the Broncos….
Broncos 26
Cowboys 26
10:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:20pm | Report comment
78′ – Beale fails to defuse a Thompson bomb and the Cowboys get a great opportunity to win the match here…
Broncos 26
Cowboys 22
10:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:19pm | Report comment
77′ – Wallace kicks deep and Winterstein regains possession for the Cowboys.
Broncos 26
Cowboys 22
10:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:18pm | Report comment
76′ – Crowd of over 43,000 have attended this great contest. Cowboys lose possession however as Sims knocks the football on. Brisbane survive.
Broncos 26
Cowboys 22
10:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:17pm | Report comment
75′ – Thompson with a nice grubber and he tackles Hoffman in-goal and forces the line drop-out.
Broncos 26
Cowboys 22
10:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:15pm | Report comment
73′ – Parker loses possession on the halfway and the Cowboys will get an opportunity to score here with seven minutes remaining.
Broncos 26
Cowboys 22
10:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:14pm | Report comment
72′ – Cowboys with possession now as this match approaches yet another enthralling climax…
Broncos 26
Cowboys 22
10:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:14pm | Report comment
71′ – Cowboys need to maintain concentration here. The Broncos tore them up moments earlier and can ill afford to lose confidence in defence.
Broncos 26
Cowboys 22
10:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:12pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Parker continues to kick nicely and its now 26-22 Brisbane.
Broncos 26
Cowboys 22
10:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:12pm | Report comment
TRY BRONCOS – Wallace, Hoffman and Teo combine brilliantly to tear the Cowboys apart up the middle. Teo finishes the move off and scores the try that gives Brisbane the lead yet again.
Broncos 24
Cowboys 22
10:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:10pm | Report comment
67′ – Cowboys with possession now as this match approaches the championship rounds here.
Broncos 20
Cowboys 22
10:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:09pm | Report comment
67′ – Thurston kicks deep and Hoffman nearly makes a meal of it. Very lucky to get away with that.
Broncos 20
Cowboys 22
10:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:07pm | Report comment
65′ – Thaiday has lost possession at the play the ball just when Brisbane had a massive overlap. Cowboys survive.
Broncos 20
Cowboys 22
10:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:06pm | Report comment
64′ – Bowen has had a mixed game tonight. He scored a wondeful try earlier but he now produces yet another error. Brisbane on the attack now.
Broncos 20
Cowboys 22
10:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:05pm | Report comment
62′ – After a very bad start to the second half, the Cowboys have regained momentum here. Thurston with a bomb but Hoffman defuses it very well.
Broncos 20
Cowboys 22
10:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:03pm | Report comment
61′ – Hoffman defuses a Thurston chip kick and Broncos regain possession. Both teams evenly matched now…
Broncos 20
Cowboys 22
10:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:02pm | Report comment
60′ – Hodges with a bad pass and now Brisbane producing some bad errors here. Cowboys looking good in attack now.
Broncos 20
Cowboys 22
10:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:01pm | Report comment
59′ – Now Brisbane on the attack but Thurston defuses an attacking kick and the Cowboys now get possession. Game’s intensity has risen.
Broncos 20
Cowboys 22
9:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:59pm | Report comment
57′ – That try will certainly boost the Cowboys confidence. They need to hold possession though. Thurston kicks deep and it goes dead.
Broncos 20
Cowboys 22
9:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:59pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Thurston converts and the Cowboys lead 22-20.
Broncos 20
Cowboys 22
Geez the Cowboys can play some football if they just learn to hold on to possession. That last try was golden.
9:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:57pm | Report comment
TRY COWBOYS – What a try from the Cowboys. It was the Thurston and Bowen show here. Thurston runs the football and then passes to Bowen who shows too much speed and scores a wonderful try. That was an attacking clinic. Breathtaking play.
Broncos 20
Cowboys 20
9:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:56pm | Report comment
53′ – Brisbane on the other hand look slick in possession here. They are tormenting the Cowboys up the middle. Norman’s kick goes dead however and the Cowboys survive.
Broncos 20
Cowboys 16
9:54pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:54pm | Report comment
52′- Another error from the Cowboys. It’s the Titans match all over again for Nth Qld at the moment.
Broncos 20
Cowboys 16
9:54pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:54pm | Report comment
51′ – and the Cowboys get a much needed penalty. They need to calm things down here with Brisbane firmly on top.
Broncos 20
Cowboys 16
9:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:53pm | Report comment
51′- Cowboys dodge a bullet as Wallace loses possession close to the tryline. Cowboys however need to hold on to possession here. Easier said than done by the looks of it.
Broncos 20
Cowboys 16
9:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:52pm | Report comment
49′ – Winterstein now makes an error and Brisbane will go on the attack again. The Cowboys once again killing themselves with their poor handling here.
Broncos 20
Cowboys 16
9:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:51pm | Report comment
49′ – Ten minutes into the second half and the Cowboys are yet to complete a set of six. Brisbane dominating possession now and making easy territory.
Broncos 20
Cowboys 16
9:50pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:50pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Parker converts from the sideline and its 20-16 now.
As Brisbane hit the lead, the Cowboys have hit a wall here…
Broncos 20
Cowboys 16
9:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:49pm | Report comment
TRY BRONCOS – Beale has scored for Brisbane here courtesy of a great pass from Jack Reed. Brisbane all over the Cowboys now as they hit the lead.
Broncos 18
Cowboys 16
9:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:48pm | Report comment
46′ – Cowboys defending well so far as the Broncos rush through their set of six in attack.
Broncos 14
Cowboys 16
9:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:47pm | Report comment
45′ – And all of a sudden, Brisbane might hit the lead here. Cowboys ill-discipline costing them big time here.
Broncos 14
Cowboys 16
9:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:46pm | Report comment
44′ – Bad start from the Cowboys here. Bowen fumbles the football which leads to the try and now they concede a penalty from the kickoff. Brisbane are right on the attack.
Broncos 14
Cowboys 16
9:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:45pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Parker converts and its now 14-16 to the Cowboys in the blink of an eye. It was McGuire who scored the try.
Broncos 14
Cowboys 16
9:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:44pm | Report comment
TRY BRONCOS – Just what the Broncos ordered. Bowen has dropped the football and Brisbane have pounced immediately here.
Broncos 12
Cowboys 16
9:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:42pm | Report comment
SECOND HALF UNDERWAY – Broncos with possession.
Broncos 8
Cowboys 16
9:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:31pm | Report comment
Had Graham scored that try right on halftime, the Cowboys probably would have gone to win the match pretty comfortably. They have dominated Brisbane here and look by far the more likely to score points at the moment. The Broncos have conceded 7 penalties to the Cowboys 3 so that alone tells you why the Cowboys are dominating at the moment. Brisbane remain only behind by 8 points however and are still in this. Cowboys though are playing well, with Thurston and Bowen in particular rediscovering their magic touch after a shocking first round performance against the Titans.
Halftime:
Broncos 8
Cowboys 16
9:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:28pm | Report comment
HALFTIME -
Broncos 8
Cowboys 16
9:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:27pm | Report comment
39′ – Graham has butchered a try for the Cowboys as he drops the football with the line wide open. Great ball from Thompson but its all to no avail.
Broncos 8
Cowboys 16
9:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:26pm | Report comment
38′ – Brisbane have hardly had any possession in the last ten minutes here. They really need the halftime break. Brisbane concede another penalty now.
Broncos 8
Cowboys 16
9:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:25pm | Report comment
37′ – Razzle dazzle football from the Cowboys as Thurston takes control of the match. Brisbane do well however in defence and they regain possession courtesy of a lost ball.
Broncos 8
Cowboys 16
9:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:23pm | Report comment
36′ – Brisbane’s ill discipline costing them dearly here. They can ill-afford to let the Cowboys score again just on halftime…
Broncos 8
Cowboys 16
9:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:22pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Thurston misses an important conversion and the Cowboys remain 8 points infront here.
Broncos 8
Cowboys 16
9:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:21pm | Report comment
TRY COWBOYS – Graham has scored for the Cowboys here and Nth Qld looking good at the moment. Brisbane struggling in defence here.
Broncos 8
Cowboys 16
9:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:20pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Possible try for the Cowboys here as Bowen produces a nice cross field kick that Graham tips back to Tate, who scores easily.
Broncos 8
Cowboys 12
9:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:18pm | Report comment
32′ – Big moment for Brisbane. They have looked vulnerable in defence and the Cowboys have looked sharp when in possession. They could score again here.
Broncos 8
Cowboys 12
9:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:17pm | Report comment
31′ – Cowboys get the 20 metre restart as Brisbane fail to ignite something in attack. Cowboys now get a penalty and will go on the attack.
Broncos 8
Cowboys 12
9:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:16pm | Report comment
30′ – Thurston’s kicking game has been pretty poor thus far. Another bad clearance and Brisbane get possession good territory here.
Broncos 8
Cowboys 12
9:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:16pm | Report comment
29′ – The Cowboys deserve this narrow lead. They look more dangerous in possession and have really tested Brisbane around the ruck.
Broncos 8
Cowboys 12
9:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:15pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Thurston converts and its 12-8 to the Cowboys here.
Broncos 8
Cowboys 12
9:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:14pm | Report comment
TRY COWBOYS – James Segeyaro has scored for the Cowboys after Hoffman loses possession.
Broncos 8
Cowboys 10
9:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:12pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Cowboys looked to have scored a try here…
Broncos 8
Cowboys 6
9:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:11pm | Report comment
27′ – Thurston looking sharp at the moment as the Cowboys are on the attack. The Cowboys might have a try now as Hoffman loses possession on his own tryline.
Broncos 8
Cowboys 6
9:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:10pm | Report comment
26′ – Yow Yeh defuses a good Thompson cross field kick. Brisbane now in possession.
Broncos 8
Cowboys 6
9:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:09pm | Report comment
25′ – Tamou with a strong run up the middle and the Cowboys are right on the attack. Brisbane looking vulnerable in defence.
Broncos 8
Cowboys 6
9:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:08pm | Report comment
24′ – Both teams are evenly matched here. If the Cowboys can just hold possession, they look the more dangerous unit. Brisbane throw a forward pass and the Cowboys will get possession on the halfway.
Broncos 8
Cowboys 6
9:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:07pm | Report comment
PENALTY SUCCESSFUL – Parker converts and its now 8-6 Brisbane.
Broncos 8
Cowboys 6
9:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:06pm | Report comment
Broncos get a penalty and Parker will go for the posts here.
Broncos 6
Cowboys 6
9:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:05pm | Report comment
21′ – Cowboys still guilty of trying to do too much with the football here. They are penalised for a forward pass and the Broncos will go on the attack yet again.
Broncos 6
Cowboys 6
9:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:04pm | Report comment
20′ – Another penalty to the Cowboys as Graham is tackled in mid-air. Great game so far though as both teams look to attack at every opportunity.
Broncos 6
Cowboys 6
9:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:03pm | Report comment
19′ – Thurston drops the football and Brisbane get possession. Both teams look likely of scoring points at will here.
Broncos 6
Cowboys 6
9:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:02pm | Report comment
18′ – End to end action here as the Cowboys get a penalty. Both teams are leaving nothing in the tank during the early stages here.
Broncos 6
Cowboys 6
9:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:01pm | Report comment
17′ – Great run from Thompson which is followed by a great run from Bowen. Bowen however passes straight to Wallace and gifts Brisbane possession. Great football from the Cowboys but they ruin it when the try was on.
Broncos 6
Cowboys 6
9:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:00pm | Report comment
16′ – Good defence from the Cowboys as Brisbane finish their attacking set with an error. Cowboys need to hold on to the football here.
Broncos 6
Cowboys 6
8:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:59pm | Report comment
15′ – Broncos looking sharp in attack now with Thaiday looking lively in possession.
Broncos 6
Cowboys 6
8:58pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:58pm | Report comment
14′ – Broncos are back in the contest now and look in control as they make easy yardage up the middle. Penalty to Brisbane now.
Broncos 6
Cowboys 6
8:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:57pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Parker converts from the sideline and its 6 all.
Broncos 6
Cowboys 6
8:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:57pm | Report comment
The Cowboys have been punished for going for too much with their passes. They gave Broncos numerous attacking opportunities and Brisbane have pounced.
Broncos 4
Cowboys 6
8:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:56pm | Report comment
TRY BRONCOS – Yow Yeh has scored for Brisbane on the wing. Good cut out pass from Thaiday.
Broncos 4
Cowboys 6
8:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:55pm | Report comment
11′ – Good defence from the Cowboys yet again as Thurston produces a bad kick on the last tackle. Broncos now on the attack again.
Broncos 0
Cowboys 6
8:54pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:54pm | Report comment
10′ – Sorry, it was Paterson who made the error. Broncos nearly score but Hoffman is held up.
Broncos 0
Cowboys 6
8:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:53pm | Report comment
9′ – Just when one wraps the Cowboys for their effort, they produce a stupid error. Scott with a bad offload and Broncos are back on the attack.
Broncos 0
Cowboys 6
8:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:52pm | Report comment
9′ – Cowboys do well in defence as the Broncos knock the football on. Nth Qld look switched on at the moment.
Broncos 0
Cowboys 6
8:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:51pm | Report comment
8′ – Broncos get the penalty as the Cowboys are over committed in defence. Good signs from the Cowboys though thus far.
Broncos 0
Cowboys 6
8:50pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:50pm | Report comment
7′ – Just what the Cowboys needed. They looked very sharp in attack and Thurston and Bowen will get enormous confidence from that try.
Broncos 0
Cowboys 6
8:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:49pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Thurston converts and its 6 nil Cowboys.
Broncos 0
Cowboys 6
8:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:48pm | Report comment
TRY COWBOYS – Cowboys very sharp in attack here as Johnson scores under the posts. Great work by Aaron Payne in particular.
Broncos 0
Cowboys 4
8:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:47pm | Report comment
2′ – Corey Parker has lost possession for the Broncos and the Cowboys survive in defence. Nth Qld can ill afford to keep making errors. The Cowboys win a penalty.
Broncos 0
Cowboys 0
8:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:45pm | Report comment
2′ – Bowen has lost the football for the Cowboys and Brisbane get an attacking scrum. Bowen failed to handle the bomb. Broncos on the attack.
Broncos 0
Cowboys 0
8:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:44pm | Report comment
1′ – Good opening set from the Cowboys. Error free would you believe. Broncos now in possession.
Broncos 0
Cowboys 0
8:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:43pm | Report comment
KICKOFF – Cowboys in possession.
Broncos 0
Cowboys 0
8:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:42pm | Report comment
Okay now the two teams make their way out now….
Broncos 0
Cowboys 0
8:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:40pm | Report comment
Apologies guys, the two teams are still inside the dressing rooms…
Broncos 0
Cowboys 0
8:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:37pm | Report comment
Crowd has built up well at Suncorp Stadium as the two teams make their way out now…
Broncos 0
Cowboys 0
8:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:31pm | Report comment
Good evening and welcome to this live blog covering the Queensland derby between the Broncos and Cowboys. The Broncos will be tough to beat at home but the Cowboys can certainly cause the upset here. Conditions are perfect for attacking football and North Queensland in particular will be desperate to leave a better impression here after their shocking performance against the Titans last week. This should be a beauty…
For the Cowboys, Glenn Hall is out with injury and Cory Paterson will take his place in the starting line-up. The Broncos are as per program…