Sydney Roosters vs Brisbane Broncos: NRL live scores, blog
Roar Guru By Alan Nicolea, 10 Jun 2012 Alan Nicolea is a Roar Guru & Live Blogger
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Roosters Vs. Brisbane |
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2012 NRL Premiership Season, 10 June, 2012 |
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| Allianz Stadium, NSW | ||
| Brisbane 40 defeated Roosters 22 | ||
| Roosters | Brisbane | |
| 22 | FINAL SCORE | 40 |
| 4 | TRIES | 7 |
| 3/4 | CONVERSION KICKS | 6/7 |
| 0/0 | PENALTY GOALS | 0/0 |
| 0/0 | FIELD GOAL | 0/0 |
Top scorers:
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Important moments:
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| Referee: M Cecchin |
| Touch judges: P Holland & S Carrall |
The Sydney Roosters are coming off three straight losses and need to beat a weakened Brisbane Broncos outfit to stay in touch with the top eight. Join us for live scores and commentary from 3:00pm AEST.
After an encouraging start to the season, the Roosters are now in a slump and need to bounce back into form against Brisbane today.
With Mitchell Pearce the only player missing on Origin duty, the Roosters are near full strength and should view this game as a great opportunity to regain some winning form.
Brisbane have once again been heavily affected by Origin representation and injury, with key stars Justin Hodges, Petero Civoniceva, Sam Thaiday, Matt Gillett and Corey Parker all sitting out today’s clash against Sydney.
The Broncos however will still field a competitive side, with Peter Wallace, Corey Norman, Josh Hoffman, Alex Glenn, Ben Te’o and Gerard Beale all capable of causing the Roosters defence severe problems if given the chance to do so.
Over the past few weeks, The Roosters have had immense trouble playing for the full eighty minutes and need to be switched on for the entire contest if they are to keep an enthusiastic Broncos outfit at bay.
Prediction
The team that manages to dominate possession today will probably go on and win this contest.
Sydney and Brisbane can be a joy to watch with the ball in hand, but both teams seem to struggle when placed on the defensive.
The Roosters started well against the Bulldogs two weeks ago, only to fade terribly on the back of sustained pressure from Canterbury.
Brisbane meanwhile raced to a 24 nil lead in the first half against Newcastle last week after dominating possession for the first 25 minutes.
When possession evened up however, Brisbane was left reeling in defence as the Knights fought back to within two points before eventually succumbing 50-24.
With these factors in mind, expect a high scoring contest between two sides that possess the artillery necessary to crack one another wide open today.
With Brisbane missing several key players however, a fit and firing Roosters outfit at home may just do enough to secure a win they need to reignite their chances of making the top eight.
Roosters by 6
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7:51pm
Trent said | 7:51pm | Report comment
oh sorry I ddn’t see ur reply.. lol smh wata dumb I’am
7:18pm
Roarsome said | 7:18pm | Report comment
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6:39pm
Titus said | 6:39pm | Report comment
If that crowd was 9750…..I will eat my dog.
6:46pm
jdubya said | 6:46pm | Report comment
Was at the game mate and everybody was up in the shelter. Probably didn’t look like a big crowd on TV though.
7:08pm
Titus said | 7:08pm | Report comment
I’m still doubtful, hopefully someone at the Daily Telegraph can do a head count.
7:15pm
NF said | 7:15pm | Report comment
Titus we get it’s your anti-league and pro association football. You trolling is pointless how about you focus on the Socceroos World Cup campaign and let us leaguies be ok.
7:22pm
Titus said | 7:22pm | Report comment
Sorry NF.
11:38am
nesian_rasta said | 11:38am | Report comment
was also at the game….i took a picture of the attendance figures….there was 9,738…….i was sitting in the rain…most supporters were under shelter….but all worth it to see the BRONCOS win….
5:28pm
Ceebow said | 5:28pm | Report comment
My goodness Minichello is useless.
4:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:51pm | Report comment
Despite missing a lot of Origin players, Brisbane have run out comfortable 40-22 winners against a Roosters oufit that is now in a huge void halfway through the season. The Broncos played a disciplined brand of football and the Roosters simply could not match them upfront today. The Roosters made far too many errors in the wet conditions and Brisbane were good enough to capitalise. Wallace, Beale and Norman were outstanding for the Broncos today as they orchestrated Sydney’s downfall. The Roosters have now lost their past four matches and their top eight hopes are slowly dying out after a promising start to the year. The Roosters really lack respect for possession and also lack the attitude required to defend extensively. Brian Smith has a lot to do if he is to turn things around at Bondi now. Brisbane on the other hand continue to go from strength to strength despite missing so many players this afternoon. Thanks for joining us for this live blog and we look forward to your company next time on The Roar.
FULLTIME:
Roosters 22
Broncos 40
4:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:47pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Wallace converts and its 40-22 Brisbane.
FULLTIME:
Roosters 22
Broncos 40
The baby Broncos continue to impress everytime they play and the Broncos are showing why they are premiership contenders.
4:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:45pm | Report comment
TRY BRONCOS – Norman with a cut out pass and Reed scores and Brisbane put the icing on the cake. Wonderful talent that Brisbane possess.
Roosters 22
Broncos 34
4:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:44pm | Report comment
78′ – The Broncos have been admirable today but the Roosters have been awful and this does not bode well for their top eight prospects. Norman now kicks deep and the Broncos produce a good chase and they force a line drop-out.
Roosters 22
Broncos 34
4:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:43pm | Report comment
77′ – Roosters with a short kickoff and Guerra regathers. Leilua however makes an error soon after and the Broncos regain possession and will hold on and win this.
Roosters 22
Broncos 34
4:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:42pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Wallace converts and the Broncos will win 34-22
Sorry Trent I didn’t see your comment. Gibb replaced Parker.
Roosters 22
Broncos 34
4:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:41pm | Report comment
TRY BRONCOS – Maranta has scored for the Broncos thanks to a great pass from Beale and the Broncos will secure a great win today against the Roosters.
Roosters 22
Broncos 32
4:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:40pm | Report comment
75′ – Nuuasala has lost the football here and the Broncos will go back on the attack and they have a great chance to score a field goal and secure the win.
Roosters 22
Broncos 28
4:39pm
Trent said | 4:39pm | Report comment
why ddn’t u answer my question?
4:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:39pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Anasta with a massive kick and he converts and we have a six point ball game here.
Roosters 22
Broncos 28
4:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:38pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – Moga scores and the Roosters are back in this game now. Good try to Moga
Roosters 20
Broncos 28
4:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:38pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Mortimer finds Moga and we are going upstairs. Has he grounded the football. Yes he has.
Roosters 16
Broncos 28
4:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:37pm | Report comment
73′ – Brisbane regather possession here as the Roosters make another error and that’s been the story of their evening against Brisbane. McGuire however may be penalised here for a high shot and he is on report. Penalty to the Roosters now.
Roosters 16
Broncos 28
4:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:36pm | Report comment
72′ – Mortimer with a kick and Brisbane are trapped in-goal and the Roosters will get the drop-out here. Roosters with a good result there but the Roosters need to score.
Roosters 16
Broncos 28
4:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:34pm | Report comment
71′ – Brisbane regather possession as Minichiello tried to regather the football. Copley races away but the Broncos are penalised for obstruction and the Roosters will get the penalty and they have to score here to get back in this contest.
Roosters 16
Broncos 28
4:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:33pm | Report comment
70′ – Bad play in attack from Brisbane as the Roosters force the turnover. Brisbane should have gone for the field goal here but the Roosters regain possession but they are deep in their own half.
Roosters 16
Broncos 28
4:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:32pm | Report comment
69′ – Broncos will get possession back in good territory here as the Roosters make another error. Roosters have shot themselves in the foot too often in this contest and it could result in a fourth straight loss.
Roosters 16
Broncos 28
4:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:31pm | Report comment
68′ – Hunt with a break and he finds McCullough. Wallace then finds Te’o but he loses possession and the Roosters continue to hang on by the skin of their teeth here. Roosters need to strike soon however but the Broncos are full of confidence.
Roosters 16
Broncos 28
4:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:30pm | Report comment
67′ – Anasta now finds Minichiello but the Roosters are tackled on the last in attack and the Broncos get the turnover. Brisbane defended well there as the Roosters tried to run the football on the last.
Roosters 16
Broncos 28
4:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:29pm | Report comment
66′ – Broncos concede a penalty in possession here and that’s a big call here against McGuire. Roosters dodge a bullet and they remain alive in this contest.
Roosters 16
Broncos 28
4:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:27pm | Report comment
64′ – Wallace with a bomb now and Henry loses possession and the Broncos will go on the attack and they have a great chance to secure the win here with another try.
Roosters 16
Broncos 28
4:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:26pm | Report comment
63′ – Minichiello with a grubber kick and Hoffman who has been strong today, returns the football for Brisbane. Broncos continue to play well.
Roosters 16
Broncos 28
4:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:26pm | Report comment
62′- Wallace with a bomb and Minichiello defuses the football well but the Roosters need to score some quick tries here. Brisbane are controlling territory at the moment though.
Roosters 16
Broncos 28
4:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:24pm | Report comment
60′ – Roosters in big trouble and I struggle to see how they will come back today against a Broncos outfit full of belief. Roosters with a short kickoff but Guerra loses possession and the Broncos will get the football back.
Roosters 16
Broncos 28
4:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:23pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Wallace converts and Brisbane well on their way to earning a great win against a full strength Roosters oufit. Brisbane are the real deal this season.
Roosters 16
Broncos 28
4:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:22pm | Report comment
TRY BRONCOS – Wallace with a grubber and it hits the post and Norman regathers and scores. Too good Wallace and too good Brisbane.
Roosters 16
Broncos 26
4:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:20pm | Report comment
57′ – Wallace intercepts a pass and now Friend concedes the penalty and the Roosters let Brisbane off the hook. Their inability to build pressure is costing the chooks dearly here.
Roosters 16
Broncos 22
4:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:19pm | Report comment
55′ – Perrett now returns possession for the Roosters as they continue to dominate territory here. Now the Roosters win a penalty and they will go back on the attack again. Broncos under the pump here.
Roosters 16
Broncos 22
4:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:17pm | Report comment
NO TRY ROOSTERS – Broncos get the 20 metre tap and Brisbane hold on well there. Roosters have dominated the last few minutes but they can ill-afford to concede more tries here.
Roosters 16
Broncos 22
4:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:17pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE- Anasta with a grubber and Hoffman fails to defuse the football but Leilua makes an error soon after and the Broncos should get the 20 metre tap here…
Roosters 16
Broncos 22
4:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:14pm | Report comment
53′ – Friend with a great run here as the Roosters return the football. Roosters with a little bit of momentum here in this set as Guerra makes another good run. Anasta with a bomb and Maranta defuses the football but he is tackled in-goal as Henry produces a good tackle to force the drop-out.
Roosters 16
Broncos 22
4:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:13pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL -Anasta misses and the Broncos remain infront by six points.
Roosters needed that try after conceding points minutes earlier. Anasta with a great face ball to Leilua earlier on.
Roosters 16
Broncos 22
4:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:11pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – Anasta with great play as he sets up Leilua in the corner with some great ball playing. Roosters hit back well.
Roosters 16
Broncos 22
4:11pm
Trent said | 4:11pm | Report comment
who replaced Crorey Parker?
4:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:10pm | Report comment
49′ – Te’o with an offload fails to find a Bronco and the Roosters regather possession with Guerra. Roosters need to respond soon here.
Roosters 12
Broncos 22
4:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:10pm | Report comment
48′ – Masoe finds Aubusson who races down field before Brisbane fall on the football and regain possession deep in their own half. Roosters too chaotic in attack there and they are not settled at all.
Roosters 12
Broncos 22
4:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:08pm | Report comment
46′ – Broncos with all the momentum here as they return the football to the halfway. Norman with a chip and now Minichiello returns the football for the Roosters.
Roosters 12
Broncos 22
4:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:07pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Wallace converts and the Broncos have opened up a valuable 10 point lead here in cold and wet weather conditions. Roosters on the verge of losing four straight unless they can wake up and play some disciplined football.
Roosters 12
Broncos 22
4:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:05pm | Report comment
TRY BRONCOS – Maranta makes a big break and then Wallace sets up Glenn who scores in the corner. Big try there from the Broncos.
Roosters 12
Broncos 20
4:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:04pm | Report comment
42′ – Mortimer with a grubber but Copley defuses it well and the Broncos look comfortable in defence here as both teams play safety first football early here.
Roosters 12
Broncos 16
4:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:03pm | Report comment
41′ – Brisbane reach the halfway here as Wallace goes to the air and Minichiello defuses it well. Broncos continue to look strong upfront.
Roosters 12
Broncos 16
4:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:02pm | Report comment
SECOND HALF KICKOFF – Broncos with possession. Can the Roosters go on and win this or will the Broncos continue their terrific dominance over the chooks despite missing some class players?
Roosters 12
Broncos 16
3:50pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:50pm | Report comment
The baby Broncos are on course for another strong victory as they lead the Roosters by four points at halftime. Brisbane have not taken a backward step in this first half despite missing a lot of class players. The Roosters have played well in patches but they cannot hold possession long enough to build the pressure necessary to really hurt Brisbane. The Broncos are full of belief today and the Roosters will need to roll up their sleeves and toughen up in the forwards if they are to beat the Broncos today.
HALFTIME:
Roosters 12
Broncos 16
3:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:48pm | Report comment
HALFTIME:
Roosters 12
Broncos 16
3:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:47pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Wallace converts and Brisbane will take a narrow but vital lead into the sheds here. They continue to play well even without their stars. Roosters are going to have to dig deep now.
Roosters 12
Broncos 16
3:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:46pm | Report comment
TRY BRONCOS – Wallace scores for the Broncos under the posts and you just have to admire the belief of the baby Broncos here today…
Roosters 12
Broncos 14
3:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:42pm | Report comment
36′ – Roosters with a good set here as Arona is tackled just on the halfway. Brisbane now return the football through Maranta who has been solid in his first game for Brisbane. Brisbane now win the penalty and will go back on the attack.
Roosters 12
Broncos 10
3:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:41pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Anasta converts and its 12-10 Roosters. Maybe the lead will help the chooks settle down here after a chaotic first half.
Roosters 10
Broncos 10
3:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:40pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – Arona scores for the Roosters and now they will hit the lead for the first time in the match. Good play from the youngster there.
Roosters 10
Broncos 10
3:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:39pm | Report comment
33′ – Roosters win the penalty here and they will go back on the attack with halftime just around the corner. Roosters need to build pressure and remain patient in attack in these conditions.
Roosters 6
Broncos 10
3:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:38pm | Report comment
32′ – Roosters have not been good with possession today and are making hard work of this match. McCullough is already over the halfway for the Broncos. Perrett now returns possession for the Roosters.
Roosters 6
Broncos 10
3:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:36pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Wallace misses and it remains 10-6 Brisbane.
Roosters 6
Broncos 10
3:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:35pm | Report comment
TRY BRONCOS – Beale scores in the corner for the Broncos and they punish the Roosters for that earlier error. Brisbane on top yet again.
Roosters 6
Broncos 10
3:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:34pm | Report comment
28′ – Norman with a kick and its six again for Brisbane here as McGuire is tackled close to the Roosters line. Roosters really under the pump here.
Roosters 6
Broncos 6
3:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:33pm | Report comment
27′ – Wallace with a kick and Arona now has the football for the Roosters. Roosters once again survive there but they are putting themselves under way too much pressure at the moment. Beale now has possession for the Broncos as the Roosters muck things up again.
Roosters 6
Broncos 6
3:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:31pm | Report comment
25′ – Leilua drops the football and the Roosters let Brisbane off the hook here. Roosters once again fail to build pressure and they only have themselves to blame when they lose matches.
Roosters 6
Broncos 6
3:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:31pm | Report comment
25′- The Roosters really needed that four pointer as they win the penalty here. Roosters to go back on the attack as they enjoy some nice field position now.
Roosters 6
Broncos 6
3:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:30pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Anasta converts and its 6 all here. Both teams evenly matched at the moment.
Roosters 6
Broncos 6
3:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:29pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – Friend with a linebreak crosses over for the Roosters and didn’t the chooks need that! Good play from Friend close to the line.
Roosters 4
Broncos 6
3:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:27pm | Report comment
NO TRY BRISBANE – McCullough is dissallowed the try and Arona is already over the halfway for the Roosters. Sydney survive there but Brisbane have the momentum here.
Roosters 0
Broncos 6
3:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:26pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – McCullough has gone close to scoring here as they check the grounding…
Roosters 0
Broncos 6
3:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:24pm | Report comment
20′ – McCullough with a kick now as Brisbane reach the halfway. Its a 40/20 from McCullough and the Broncos will go back on the attack. What a huge play that is and the Roosters will do well to hold out here.
Roosters 0
Broncos 6
3:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:22pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Wallace converts and its 6 nil Brisbane in wet conditions here. Roosters have to muscle up and grind their way to victory against a Broncos side full of belief.
Roosters 0
Broncos 6
3:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:21pm | Report comment
TRY BRONCOS – Te’o has in fact scored and Brisbane hit the lead after withstanding the Roosters attack earlier on. Brisbane deserve that try and they continue to start their matches well this season.
Roosters 0
Broncos 4
3:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:21pm | Report comment
16′ – Norman with a kick for touch as Brisbane win the penalty and they are back on the attack. Brisbane have handled Sydney well as Te’o makes a linebreak and goes close to scoring.
Roosters 0
Broncos 0
3:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:20pm | Report comment
15′ – Roosters now have dominated field position over the last few minutes but Maranta now has possession for Brisbane just centimetres away from his in-goal. Brisbane are defending well though and are up for this.
Roosters 0
Broncos 0
3:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:18pm | Report comment
13′ – Brisbane now have the football and both teams are struggling to attack today in the wet weather. This game is turning into an arm wrestle.
Roosters 0
Broncos 0
3:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:17pm | Report comment
13′ – Roosters now back with possession as they reach Brisbane territory. Roosters now dominating territory as Anast kicks deep.
Roosters 0
Broncos 0
3:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:16pm | Report comment
12′ – Hargreaves is just held up close to the line before Copley regathers possession for the Broncos. Great defence from Brisbane here and they too survive. hoffman now with a break and the Broncos are over the halfway.
Roosters 0
Broncos 0
3:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:14pm | Report comment
10′ – Hoffman is tackled in-goal and the Roosters get the line drop-out. Roosters now eager to hit the lead after defending well just minutes earlier.
Roosters 0
Broncos 0
3:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:13pm | Report comment
9′ – And the Roosters win the penalty… the first of the match and they will go on the attack for the first time here. Brisbane’s turn to absorb some pressure.
Roosters 0
Broncos 0
3:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:13pm | Report comment
8′ – Perrett once again saves the day for the Roosters but they are under seige at the moment from Brisbane. Roosters however hold firm in defence and will be desperate to win a penalty here.
Roosters 0
Broncos 0
3:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:12pm | Report comment
7′ – Minichiello forces the football dead and its all Brisbane at the moment. Roosters under pressure and they could crack soon here.
Roosters 0
Broncos 0
3:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:11pm | Report comment
6′ – Good set in defence from Brisbane as the Roosters kick from deep in their own half. Broncos now with another chance to build pressure here.
Roosters 0
Broncos 0
3:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:10pm | Report comment
5′ – Perrett regathers possession for the Roosters and Sydney survive some good Broncos attack. Roosters have to keep errors to a minimum or Wallace and co will hurt them eventually.
Roosters 0
Broncos 0
3:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:09pm | Report comment
4′ – Perrett has to force the football dead and its a drop-out for Brisbane. Roosters under pressure here and their defence has been shaky this season.
Roosters 0
Broncos 0
3:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:07pm | Report comment
3′ – Roosters getting the better of territory at the moment as Tasi is tackled. Anasta however makes an error and the Broncos will be gifted field position here. Not what the Roosters needed there.
Roosters 0
Broncos 0
3:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:06pm | Report comment
2′ – Brisbane now work it up to the halfway. It will be interesting to see how well Brisbane aim up in the forwards given the players they have missing today. Minichiello now returns possession for the Roosters.
Roosters 0
Broncos 0
3:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:05pm | Report comment
1′ – Good set from the Roosters here as they reach Brisbane territory. Hoffman now returns the football for Brisbane. It is pouring down here.
Roosters 0
Broncos 0
3:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:05pm | Report comment
KICKOFF – Roosters with possession
Roosters 0
Broncos 0
2:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:55pm | Report comment
It is pouring down here at Allianz Stadium as the Roosters prepare to clash against the Broncos. Good afternoon and welcome to this live blog covering the important NRL clash between Sydney and Brisbane. The Broncos have been hugely affected by injuries and Origin, with Parker, Anderson, Thaiday, Hodges, Hannant and Civoniceva all out of the squad today. The Roosters however are only missing Pearce and are otherwise at full strength. It will be interesting to see which team handles the wet conditons better today. This should be a close contest with the Roosters desperate for a victory to keep in touch with the top eight. The Broncos meanwhile are desperate to consolidate second position on the NRL ladder. Who will win? Leave your thoughts on the match as it happens.