Brisbane Broncos vs Cronulla Sharks: NRL live scores, blog
Roar Guru By Alan Nicolea, 29 Jun 2012 Alan Nicolea is a Roar Guru & Live Blogger
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LIVE SCORES
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Brisbane Vs. Cronulla |
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2012 NRL Premiership Season, 29 June, 2012 |
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| Suncorp Stadium, QLD | ||
| Cronulla 26 defeated Brisbane 12 | ||
| Brisbane | Cronulla | |
| 12 | FINAL SCORE | 26 |
| 2 | TRIES | 5 |
| 2/2 | CONVERSION KICKS | 3/5 |
| 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: J Robinson |
| Touch judges: Luke Potter & Dave Munro |
The Brisbane Broncos will be looking to keep their hopes of a top two finish alive when they clash against finals contenders the Cronulla Sharks tonight. Join us for live scores and commentary from 7:30pm AEST.
Despite being heavily affected by the Origin period, Brisbane continue to roll on nicely in season 2012, sitting in third position on the NRL ladder after last week’s strong victory against South Sydney.
The Broncos will once again be missing several players to Origin duty tonight, with Justin Hodges, Sam Thaiday, Ben Hannant, Matt Gillett and Ben Te’o all sitting on the sidelines.
The great news for Brisbane however surrounds the fact that their spine remains unaffected with Josh Hoffman, Peter Wallace, Corey Norman and Andrew McCullough all available to play against Cronulla.
The Sharks however are missing key playmaker Todd Carney, who was instrumental in Cronulla’s come from behind victory against the Warriors last week.
Carney kicked a 40/20 late in the contest which paved the way for Jeff Robson to score the match winning try against New Zealand.
Carney’s ability to produce the big plays however will not be available tonight for Cronulla, so it remains to be seen how the Sharks will produce points against a strong Broncos defence.
Prediction
Although the Sharks are also without captain Paul Gallen, Cronulla have great depth in the forwards and should match Brisbane pound for pound up-front tonight.
Jeremy Smith, Bryce Gibbs, Ben Ross and Jason Bakuya have all been strong for the Sharks this season and will fancy their chances of matching opposition forwards Alex Glenn, Josh McGuire and Brendon Gibb.
The problem for Cronulla however surrounds the absence of Carney.
The Sharks rely on Carney to ignite their attack and without him in the side, they will struggle to post the points they need to beat Brisbane. It’s the killer for them, and puts me off what has been a strong side all year.
Although the Sharks will try hard tonight, particularly upfront, the Broncos possess too much class in the key positions and should once again triumph at home.
Broncos by 12
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9:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:45pm | Report comment
The Sharks have withstood a spirited performance from the Broncos tonight to emerge with a tough 26-12 victory. Cronulla were very good upfront and played simple but effective error free football that ultimately laid the foundation for a great win. Townsend was strong in the halves for Cronulla and did well in Carney’s absence. Stapleton was also outstanding for the Sharks on the wing. Graham, Smith, Ross, Gibbs and Bakuya were all solid upfront for Cronulla. Wallace and Norman didn’t have the best games for Brisbane tonight but the Broncos were missing a lot of firepower out wide tonight and also lost Hoffman and Reed to injury during the contest. Overall a great win for the Sharks and the finals beckon for Cronulla. Thanks for joining us for this live blog and we look forward to your company next time on The Roar.
FULLTIME:
Broncos 12
Sharks 26
9:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:41pm | Report comment
FULLTIME:
Broncos 12
Sharks 26
9:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:40pm | Report comment
79′ – Wallace with a short kickoff but it goes out on the full and the Sharks will go right on the attack and will try to finish off with a bang.
Broncos 12
Sharks 26
9:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:39pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Townsend misses and it remains 26-12 Cronulla.
Broncos 12
Sharks 26
Sharks have deserved the win tonight and go third on the ladder with this result. What a year for Cronulla thus far
9:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:38pm | Report comment
TRY SHARKS – Wallace with a kick but its trapped and kicked ahead by Graham. Best then kicks the football ahead for himself and he regathers and scores the winner for the Sharks..
Broncos 12
Sharks 26
9:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:37pm | Report comment
77′ – Sharks attack down the left hand side but Wright offloads straight to a Bronco and Brisbane regather possession.
Broncos 12
Sharks 22
9:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:36pm | Report comment
76′ – Norman with a bomb and its allowed to bounce and Graham regathers possession for the Sharks. They continue to live life on the edge here but they are holding on.
Broncos 12
Sharks 22
9:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:36pm | Report comment
75′ – Townsend with a bomb and Whitchurch does well to defuse the football for Brisbane. Broncos remain with a chance here but have to score soon…
Broncos 12
Sharks 22
9:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:35pm | Report comment
74′ – Beale with a grubber but he is eventually tackled and the Sharks get the changeover yet again. Sharks have defended well tonight and are holding on to a win.
Broncos 12
Sharks 22
9:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:33pm | Report comment
73′- Pomeroy offloads and Wright loses possession and the Sharks squander a great attacking chance to put the game to bed. Brisbane continue to remain on life support.
Broncos 12
Sharks 22
9:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:32pm | Report comment
71′ – Brisbane win a penalty and are right on the attack and need to score here to get back in the game and ignite the crowd. Sharks trying desperately to hold out. Hunt loses possession and the Sharks now go on the counter attack and Stapleton now races away…
Broncos 12
Sharks 22
9:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:31pm | Report comment
70′ – Robson kicks deep and finds Maranta on the full. Brisbane need to score soon as Maranta produces a strong return.
Broncos 12
Sharks 22
9:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:30pm | Report comment
70′ – Copley with a grubber kick and Robson regathers the football yet again. Great clean up work by Robson who finds Stapleton who is now down injured.
Broncos 12
Sharks 22
9:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:29pm | Report comment
69′ – Pomeroy regathers a Robson kick but Brisbane do well to tackle him and force the change over. Good defence Brisbane yet again and they remain alive.
Broncos 12
Sharks 22
9:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:27pm | Report comment
68′ – Norman with a chip over the top and Gibbs does well to regather the football and he wins the penalty for a push in the back. Sharks will attack yet again and a try here should be enough to win them this contest.
Broncos 12
Sharks 22
9:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:26pm | Report comment
66′ – Stapleton goes into touch and the Broncos survive in defence and will get the scrum feed. Brisbane did well there to hold out and remain in this contest.
Broncos 12
Sharks 22
9:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:25pm | Report comment
65′ – Maranta defuses a Robson cross field kick but is trapped in-goal and the Sharks win a line drop-out. Great kick from Robson.
Broncos 12
Sharks 22
9:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:23pm | Report comment
64′ – Gibb loses possession and the Sharks regather the football there. Brisbane look disjointed in attack with no players running with momentum. Sharks now win the penalty and get easy passage out of their own half.
Broncos 12
Sharks 22
9:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:22pm | Report comment
62′ – Hunt loses possession but the referee rules a strip and the Broncos remain right on the attack. Big defensive set coming up for Cronulla.
Broncos 12
Sharks 22
9:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:21pm | Report comment
61′ – Wallace with a kick and Stapleton has to play the football and Brisbane eventually win the line drop-out. Stapleton should have let the football bounce because it was going dead. Brisbane right on the attack.
Broncos 12
Sharks 22
9:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:20pm | Report comment
60′ – Robson kicks deep and finds Beale who returns well for Brisbane. Broncos just dominating territory here but the Sharks continue to defend well.
Broncos 12
Sharks 22
9:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:18pm | Report comment
58′ – Hoffman will not be back for Brisbane tonight. He has been hammered two weeks in a row and its finally taken its toll. Wallace now knocks on and the Sharks survive.
Broncos 12
Sharks 22
9:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:17pm | Report comment
57′ – Sharks might have wrestled momentum back here after Stapleton’s try. Ross with a good run here as he reaches Brisbane territory. Townsend kicks deep and finds Whitchurch on the full and he wins the penalty for Brisbane.
Broncos 12
Sharks 22
9:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:16pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Townsend converts and its 22-12 Cronulla. What a try that is for Cronulla. A momentum changer just when Brisbane were getting firmly on top.
Broncos 12
Sharks 22
9:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:14pm | Report comment
TRY SHARKS – Stapleton intercepts a Wallace pass and he races away to score a huge try for Cronulla. What a game Stapleton has had!!!
Broncos 12
Sharks 20
9:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:13pm | Report comment
Sorry Brisbane win the scrum.
Broncos 12
Sharks 16
9:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:12pm | Report comment
53′ – Townsend regathers a Wallace grubber. Pomeroy now loses possession as he is driven back into his in-goal and the Sharks are on the ropes here. Brisbane will go right on the attack yet again as they win the line drop-out.
Broncos 12
Sharks 16
9:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:11pm | Report comment
52′ – Townsend kicks deep and finds Whitchurch who has been solid for Brisbane on the wing in his debut game.
Broncos 12
Sharks 16
9:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:10pm | Report comment
52′ – Sharks get the changeover here as Brisbane lose their way in attack. Great defence from Cronulla but they need an error free set now.
Broncos 12
Sharks 16
9:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:09pm | Report comment
50′ – Sharks kick the football out on the full and the Broncos will go back on the attack here. Terrible play from the Sharks and they are falling apart at the moment.
Broncos 12
Sharks 16
9:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:08pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Wallace converts and its 12-16 Cronulla. The Broncos managed to win a scrum against the feed. Wow!
Broncos 12
Sharks 16
9:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:07pm | Report comment
TRY BRONCOS – Glenn has scored here against the run of play and the Broncos are right back in this contest now!!!
Broncos 10
Sharks 16
9:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:06pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Glenn has muscled his way over and scored here as Brisbane win possession against the scrum feed here…
Broncos 6
Sharks 16
9:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:06pm | Report comment
47′ – Norman with a knock on as cold as you like and the Sharks survive in defence. Brisbane let Cronulla off the hook and also let Smith off the hook.
Broncos 6
Sharks 16
9:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:04pm | Report comment
46′ – Jarrod Wallace has stayed down injured here and Smith could get penalised for an elbow here. Not what the Sharks needed after recovering possession. Bad discipline from Smith and the Broncos will go on the attack.
Broncos 6
Sharks 16
9:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:03pm | Report comment
46′ – Graham has been solid tonight as he is tackled in Brisbane territory. Robson with a bomb now but its charged down and Smith regathers possession for the Sharks. Cronulla get six again.
Broncos 6
Sharks 16
9:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:02pm | Report comment
45′ – Beale finds Whitchurch but the young winger knocks the football on and the Broncos waste an attacking opportunity. Sharks survive.
Broncos 6
Sharks 16
9:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:01pm | Report comment
44′ – Townsend kicks from deep and Whitchurch returns well for Brisbane and the Broncos start a set in good field position here.
Broncos 6
Sharks 16
9:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:00pm | Report comment
43′ – Reed is out of the second half for Brisbane. Gibbs is now at centre and makes a strong run here as Brisbane attack. Wallace with a kick and Stapleton does very well to defuse the football out wide yet again.
Broncos 6
Sharks 16
8:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:59pm | Report comment
42′ – Sharks over the halfway here as Green makes a good run. Townsend with a bomb and Stapleton regathers and chips over the top but the football goes dead. Brisbane with the 20 metre tap.
Broncos 6
Sharks 16
8:58pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:58pm | Report comment
41′ – Brisbane working it up to the halfway here as Slyney is tackled. Norman kicks and finds Wright on the full who returns well.
Broncos 6
Sharks 16
9:04pm
Balmainslipperyeel said | 9:04pm | Report comment
Great shot by Smith…what a grub.
8:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:57pm | Report comment
SECOND HALF KICKOFF – Broncos with possession. Can Brisbane muscle up and match Cronulla’s intensity upfront in the second half?
Broncos 6
Sharks 16
8:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:43pm | Report comment
The Sharks take a deserved 10 point lead into the break after out muscling Brisbane during the opening 20 minutes of the contest. The Sharks really rattled Brisbane upfront and got their just rewards with tries to Graham, Best and Pomeroy. Wright was then dissallowed a try later on. Brisbane however then dominated the latter stages of the first half and managed to score through Whitchurch out wide. Brisbane are back in the game but they can ill-afford to let the Sharks dominate like they did in the opening 20 minutes. Can the Broncos come back or will the Sharks power on to victory?
HALFTIME:
Broncos 6
Sharks 16
8:58pm
Balmainslipperyeel said | 8:58pm | Report comment
How about Josh Hoffman, he’s been getting absolutely poleaxed the last fortnight. Talk about character building.
8:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:41pm | Report comment
HALFTIME:
Broncos 6
Sharks 16
8:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:40pm | Report comment
39′ – Townsend kicks deep and finds Whitchurch who runs the football back for Brisbane.
Broncos 6
Sharks 16
8:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:39pm | Report comment
38′ – Wallace with a bad grubber and the Sharks get the 20 metre tap. Bad kick from Wallace there and the Sharks should hold on to this 10 point margin at halftime.
Broncos 6
Sharks 16
8:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:38pm | Report comment
37′ -Sharks lose possession as Robson knocks on cold and the Broncos will now get good field position to mount an attack and score right on halftime.
Broncos 6
Sharks 16
8:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:37pm | Report comment
37′ – Slyney produced a great pass to send Wallace through and the Sharks just managed to hang on there. Now they get the penalty and will get a chance to go on the attack with just a few minutes remaining in the first half.
Broncos 6
Sharks 16
8:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:36pm | Report comment
35′ – Important five minutes to halftime coming up for both teams. Brisbane with a strong set here as Wallace races away now but Brisbane eventually lose possession and the Sharks dodge a bullet.
Broncos 6
Sharks 16
8:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:35pm | Report comment
Great handling from Wallace, Norman and Reed in the lead-up to Whitchurch’s try in the corner. The passes kept sticking and they eventually stretched the Sharks out wide. Momentum changer?
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Wallace with a great kick and its 16-6 Cronulla,
Broncos 6
Sharks 16
8:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:33pm | Report comment
TRY BRONCOS – Whitchurch scores in the corner and Brisbane are back in the contest!
Broncos 4
Sharks 16
8:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:31pm | Report comment
31′ – Sharks lose possession and Brisbane have to score soon given the amount of attack they have done over the past few minutes. Brisbane get six again.
Broncos 0
Sharks 16
8:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:29pm | Report comment
29′ – Beale returns strongly and he wins the penalty for Brisbane. Broncos have dominated field position over the last few minutes and the Sharks are being forced to defend deep in their own half.
Broncos 0
Sharks 16
8:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:28pm | Report comment
28′ – Wallace with a grubber and Wright regathers possession and the Sharks continue to defend very well. Brisbane lacking answers in attack at the moment.
Broncos 0
Sharks 16
8:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:27pm | Report comment
27′ – Townsend kicks and Maranta fumbles possession but the football goes backwards. Brisbane start a set in good field position here.
Broncos 0
Sharks 16
8:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:26pm | Report comment
26′ – Wallace kicks high but Wright defuses the football easily and the Sharks continue to dominate possession here as Brisbane try to muscle up in defence.
Broncos 0
Sharks 16
8:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:25pm | Report comment
No Hoffman is still on the sideline and may come back…
25′ – Robson kicks deep and Brisbane return it from deep in their own half.
Broncos 0
Sharks 16
8:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:25pm | Report comment
24′ – Townsend defuses a Wallace kick and the Sharks remain in control here. Great first half from Cronulla.
Broncos 0
Sharks 16
8:24pm
yewonk said | 8:24pm | Report comment
has hoffman gone to hospital? he is clearly in distress.
8:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:24pm | Report comment
23′ – Copley lets a Robson grubber run dead and the Broncos get the 20 metre tap. Brisbane have hardly had any field position and are getting hammered upfront.
Broncos 0
Sharks 16
8:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:22pm | Report comment
22′ – Sharks get the penalty now and they are on top of a rattled Brisbane here. Cronulla are at their best and are playing with a finals like intensity.
Broncos 0
Sharks 16
8:22pm
Mals said | 8:22pm | Report comment
Men against boys tonight, Sharks could rack up a cricket score.
8:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:22pm | Report comment
21′ – Great defence from the Sharks as McCullough is tackled on the last and its a changeover. Glenn looked destined to score but Gibbs produced a try saver.
Broncos 0
Sharks 16
8:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:21pm | Report comment
Sorry guys, its 16 nil Sharks
Broncos 0
Sharks 16
8:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:20pm | Report comment
20′ – Brisbane survive there but they are really struggling to match Cronulla’s onslaught here. Sharks really muscling up in defence tonight but Brisbane get the penalty for offside and they will go right on the attack.
Broncos 0
Sharks 14
8:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:19pm | Report comment
NO TRY SHARKS – Big let off for Brisbane there as Graham is penalised for a shoulder charge and he is on report.
Broncos 0
Sharks 14
8:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:18pm | Report comment
Wade Graham could get penalised for a shoulder charge here….
Broncos 0
Sharks 14
8:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:18pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Wright scores a try after Hoffman loses possession in the in-goal after getting belted.
Broncos 0
Sharks 14
8:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:17pm | Report comment
19′ – Brisbane lose possession as Hoffman knocks on. Sharks right on the attack and they are all over Brisbane here. Men against boys.
Broncos 0
Sharks 14
8:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:16pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Townsend converts and its 16 nil Sharks. What a start!
18′ – Sharks have dominated possession and are playing simple but effective football. Sharks are yet to make an error. Robson with a kick and he finds Maranta.
Broncos 0
Sharks 14
8:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:14pm | Report comment
TRY SHARKS – Pomeroy showed great strength to plant that football down despite the attention from Reed. Sharks are on fire here!
Broncos 0
Sharks 14
8:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:12pm | Report comment
This is another tight call coming up but I think the Sharks will get this…
Broncos 0
Sharks 10
8:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:12pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Copley fails to defuse a Townsend bomb and Pomeroy regathers possession and scores in the corner…
Broncos 0
Sharks 10
8:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:11pm | Report comment
15; – Pomeroy nails Glenn with a great tackle here. Stapleton then defuses another bomb and the Sharks are full of confidence at the moment.
Broncos 0
Sharks 10
8:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:10pm | Report comment
14′ – Cronulla are winning the battle upfront with Ross, Gibbs and Smith really laying a nice platform. Townsend kicks deep and finds Hoffman on the full yet again.
Broncos 0
Sharks 10
8:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:09pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Townsend converts and the Sharks take a surprise 10 nil lead here. Cronulla have had the better of play and are on top of Brisbane at the moment.
Broncos 0
Sharks 10
8:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:08pm | Report comment
TRY SHARKS – Benefit of the doubt try to Cronulla there as Graham scores! Looked fair enough I guess.
Broncos 0
Sharks 8
8:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:06pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Townsend with a bomb and Graham may have grounded the football and scored here after several players fumble the football in the in-goal.
Broncos 0
Sharks 4
8:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:05pm | Report comment
11′ – Wallace kicks deep and finds Stapleton on the full and the Sharks are winning the battle of field position here. Cronulla are looking strong.
Broncos 0
Sharks 4
8:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:04pm | Report comment
10′ – Copley defuses a Robson cross field kick and Brisbane once again are safe under the high ball. They now work it out from their own half.
Broncos 0
Sharks 4
8:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:03pm | Report comment
9′ – Sharks get the 20 metre tap as Norman’s grubber goes dead. Sharks now making strong yardage over the halfway.
8:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:02pm | Report comment
7′ – Sharks looking sharp in attack and its good signs early from Cronulla. Sharks on the halfway now but they run the football and there was not much on there and the Broncos will get the changeover on the halfway.
Broncos 0
Sharks 4
8:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:00pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Townsend misses and it remains 4 nil.
Broncos 0
Sharks 4
7:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:59pm | Report comment
TRY SHARKS – Best scores in the corner and Cronulla tear Brisbane apart down the left hand side. Great play from Graham who committed a defender before passing to Best who scores.
Broncos 0
Sharks 4
7:58pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:58pm | Report comment
3′ – Nice grubber from Robson and Maranta collides with his own team-mate before eventually getting trapped in-goal and the Sharks will get the line drop-out. Pressure remains on Brisbane.
Broncos 0
Sharks 0
7:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:56pm | Report comment
2′- Sharks get the first penalty of the night and they will go on the attack. Interesting to see how they will attack without Carney in the line-up. Robson will have to take control.
Broncos 0
Sharks 0
7:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:56pm | Report comment
2′ – Norman with a bomb and Stapleton does very well to defuse the football despite getting tackled ball and all shortly after. Great take.
Broncos 0
Sharks 0
7:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:55pm | Report comment
1′ – Sharks working it up to the halfway as Ross is tackled. Townsend kicks deep and finds Hoffman on the full. He will need to find space more often if he is to keep Hoffman out of the game.
Broncos 0
Sharks 0
7:54pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:54pm | Report comment
KICKOFF – Sharks with possession.
Broncos 0
Sharks 0
7:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:52pm | Report comment
Both teams making their way out now….
Broncos 0
Sharks 0
7:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:34pm | Report comment
Hard to imagine that Wallace is not in a NSW no.7 jersey. Pearce better have a blinder next Wednesday night.
7:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:32pm | Report comment
Late changes: The Broncos are as per program. For the Cronulla Sharks, Fifita and Tagataese are out and Green is in
7:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:28pm | Report comment
The Broncos and Sharks clash tonight in an important match between two teams desperate to consolidate their place inside the top four. The Broncos are missing several Origin stars but still have their playmaking spine intact. The Sharks however are missing Gallen and Carney and may struggle to produce enough points to beat Brisbane away from home. The battle upfront should be a beauty with both sides possessing great depth in the forwards. With both teams in good form, this should be a well fought out contest. Who will win? Leave your thoughts on the match as it happens.
7:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:09pm | Report comment
They will be hard to topple tonight matthew, that’s for sure. Pity these two teams are not at full strength. Still, maybe they’ll meet again come September.
6:08pm
Peter Cooke said | 6:08pm | Report comment
Making NRL even better (Another alternative for scrums).
e.g. – attacking team drops the ball forward and dives on it:
Just like a scrum both teams have to be on side unless of an injury or other interference.
The football gets placed on the ground where the ball was dropped.
The team that dropped the ball have to be 10+ meters from the ball before the referee calls play on.
The team that didn’t drop the ball have to be 5+ meters from the ball before the referee calls play on.
Breaking the rules is a penalty against the team at the mark where they had to be stationed.(refs call on penalty standard)
OK now lets PLAY ON and get the Ball.
Easy to incorporate to the game and I’d say it would be allot more and exciting.
Eliminating the pointless old die hard scrum.
That’s my opinion.
5:31pm
matthewthorpe said | 5:31pm | Report comment
lets go broncos!