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A convincing 16 point win for the Broncos in an all-Queensland affair, but the elimination final wasn’t without controversy.
Kahu breaks 15-year record
Jordan Kahu is perhaps the most underrated player at the Broncos, and he now holds the record for most points scored in a final by a Brisbane Broncos player.
His two tries and six goals for a total of 20 points beats Wendell Sailor’s four tries against the Dragons in the 2001 semi-final, and Corey Parker’s eight goals against the Knights in 2006.
Titans struggle without Taylor
Ash Taylor’s kicking game was on point with the Titans’ first three tries coming as a result of crafty kicks from their rookie. But late in the first half Taylor copped a nasty knock from Andrew McCullough – Taylor tried to go on but was substituted shortly after and took no further part in the game.
Broncos to come under scrutiny
Two incidents caught the attention of social media but didn’t catch the eye of the officials. The first was James Roberts kicking the back of Ryan Simpkins, and Corey Parker also landed a cheeky headbutt.
Hayne drops the game
The Titans had worked hard to get in front going into the break, they were undefeated this season when in front at half time.
It took just one possession for the game to turn on its head, with Jarryd Hayne dropping the ball off the kickoff.
The Titans finished with a 2-4 record since signing Hayne, one that will certainly be scrutinised.
The referees
Some have labled it the worst officiated game they have seen. Perhaps unfair in some regards considering that whether or not we agree, by the rule book you can’t kick the ball out of someone’s hands to stop a try (thank Billy Slater).
But there were some stinkers, firstly not penalising Roberts or missing the kick was a poor one, and the Bunker reversing a call on the Titans after it looked like they were going to get a scrum 10 metres out.
The Corey Oates penalty called against David Mead for taking him out was arguably one of the worst calls made. What wasn’t liked about it was that the Bunker had the opportunity to overrule and call a knock on, but didn’t.
The most disappointing thing about it all is that Tony Archer will come out and back his men, despite most of the Rugby League community being up in arms about the performance.
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