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Brisbane Broncos vs Canberra Raiders highlights: NRL scores, blog

Roar Guru
9th June, 2016
Time: 7:50pm (AEST)
Venue: Suncorp Stadium
History (since '98): Broncos 16 wins, Raiders 12 wins, 1 draw
Last meeting: Broncos 24-12 Raiders; 2015 season
TV: Live, Channel Nine and Fox Sports
Betting: Broncos $1.26, Raiders $3.85

Brisbane Broncos
1. Darius Boyd, 2. Corey Oates, 3. Jack Reed, 4. James Roberts, 5. Jordan Kahu, 6. Anthony Milford, 7. Ben Hunt, 8. Josh McGuire, 9. Travis Waddell, 10. Sam Thaiday, 11. Alex Glenn, 12. Matt Gillett, 13. Corey Parker (c)
Interchange: 14. Jarrod Wallace, 15. Tevita Pangai Junior, 16. Adam Blair, 17. Kodi Nikorima

Canberra Raiders
1. Zac Santo, 2. Brenko Lee, 3. Jarrod Croker (c), 4. Joseph Leilua, 5. Jordan Rapana, 6. Blake Austin, 7. Aidan Sezer, 8. Junior Paulo, 9. Josh Hodgson, 10. Paul Vaughan, 11. Josh Papalii, 12. Elliott Whitehead, 13. Luke Bateman
Interchange: 14. Kurt Baptiste, 16. Clay Priest, 17. Joseph Tapine, 18. Iosia Soliola
Ben Hunt - falling upwards into an Origin jersey. (AAP Image/ Action Photographics, Colin Whelan)
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The Brisbane Broncos are staring down the barrel of four straight defeats and need to raise their game against the in-form Canberra Raiders. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7:50pm (AEST).

After a great start to the season, the Origin period has begun to take its toll on the Broncos, with last year’s beaten grand finalists on a three-match losing streak.

The Raiders on the other hand have strung together three straight wins and look capable of unsettling Brisbane at home.

Although Canberra’s record at Suncorp is poor, the Raiders possess the confidence required to upstage the Broncos, particularly if trio Aiden Sezer, Jordan Rapana and Blake Austin play well.

The battle upfront should be tremendous, with both sides blessed with strong and mobile packs. The Raiders have lost Shannon Boyd to suspension but Paul Vaughan should slot in nicely and negate Boyd’s absence.

Matt Gillett and Corey Oates meanwhile are important inclusions to a Broncos team that lost convincingly to the Warriors last week, bringing a stabilising presence.

While they have impressed in recent weeks, and Ricky Stuart has put together a formidable team that on its day can beat any opposition, tonight’s contest against a desperate Brisbane really serves as a litmus test for the Green Machine.

Canberra’s defence remains an issue against the top sides in the NRL, and with Ben Hunt and Anthony Milford eager to fire, the Raiders face a stern test.

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Prediction
If they can absorb the pressure that will come their way, the Raiders possess the class to secure a good win.

Raiders by 6.

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