Brisbane Broncos
24
Match Complete
Dolphins
16
| S. Cobbo |  | 77 | ||
| A. Reynolds |  | 70 | ||
| S. Cobbo | | 68 | ||
| 63 | | J. Isaako | ||
| 63 | | J. Marshall-King | ||
| 50 | | V. T. Whare | ||
| H. Farnworth | | 27 | ||
| 26 | | J. Isaako | ||
| 25 | | K. Nikorima | ||
| A. Reynolds | | 23 | ||
| H. Farnworth | | 21 | ||
| S. Cobbo | | 7 |
| 5 | Tries | 3 | ||
| 2 | Conversions | 2 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
Round 18 of the NRL premiership continues tonight when the Brisbane Broncos take on the Dolphins at the Gabba. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7:35pm (AEST).
Having suffered their first derby loss of 2023, the Broncos will be desperate not to repeat their disappointing performance from last week. However, they will have to do so without the services of Reece Walsh (suspension) and Thomas Flegler (injury). Tristan Sailor has replaced Walsh at fullback while Keenan Palasia starts at prop in Flegler’s absence.
The Dolphins have tasted success just once in their past five games as injuries and suspensions start to hit the NRL’s new franchise in their debut season.
Coach Wayne Bennett has forced a change in his backline to steady the flow of points being conceded as Kodi Nikorima starts at fullback while the unofficial marquee man Hamish Tabuai-Fidow shifts to the centres. In a huge boost for the Dolphins, Jeremy Marshall-King returns from injury and will start at hooker.
Prediction
With Sean O’Sullivan getting minutes last week and Marshall-King back in the Dolphins lineup, the Dolphins have arguably their strongest lineup available for the first time in 2023.
But the Broncos have chief operator Adam Reynolds who will be out to prove a point and steer his side to victory. Wayne Bennett knows how to get the best out of his teams in derbies, so expect the Dolphins to have their best performance of their season and conjure up an upset. Dolphins by 1 in golden point.
Game information
Venue: The Gabba
Kick-off: 7:35pm (AEST)
TV: Fox Sports
Streaming: Kayo Sports, Foxtel
Odds: Broncos $1.35 Tigers $3.25 – odds via PlayUp
Broncos: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Corey Oates 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Keenan Palasia 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Xavier Willison 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Tyson Smoothy 15. Corey Jensen 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Martin Taupau 18. Jesse Arthars 19. Deine Mariner 20. Jock Madden 21. Tristan Sailor 22. Logan Bayliss-Brow
Dolphins: 17. Kodi Nikorima 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Euan Aitken 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 5. Tesi Niu 6. Isaiya Katoa 7. Sean O’Sullivan 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Herman Ese’ese 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Kenny Bromwich 13. Ray Stone 14. Josh Kerr 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Connelly Lemuelu 4. Valynce Te Whare 18. Max Plath 19. Harrison Graham 20. Poasa Faamausili 21. Brayden Mcgrady 22. Kurt Donoghoe
Wadelisa85
Roar Rookie
Cowboys are back again like last year start of the year terrible and then finish 3 on the year ladder and I believe best all round player all year has to be young Reece Walshe tell me I am wrong night all Cain Toad's ribbit ribbit lol and bring back Rabs and Gus best commentators
Wadelisa85
Roar Rookie
Brisbane Broncos verse Penrith Panthers my appinion and will be decided at Suncorp stadium this year and Queensland 3 -0 NSW be our last time I predict Freddy will be able to carry on with the couching role as time to go and Intrust super cup will be mabye The North's Devils again so couch I think of the year honestly should be a tie with Billy Slater and Kevin Walters yeah I sound like a true Queenslander and as Billy Moore would say Queenslander Queenslander love ya all and We may fail constantly against Melbourne Storm but they are all past Queenslander players Cam Smith Cooper Cronk Billy Slater Harry Greg Inglis but I know he was a Bogabilla boy Kafusie Craig Bellamy was assistant couch for the Broncos with Wayne Bennett
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
He’s got the ‘ instinct ‘ . Can’t teach that.
Mike
Roar Rookie
Sinbin warriors just for that comment
Luke S
Roar Rookie
This is Our Den?
Emcie
Roar Guru
Probably a better option then moving kodi to centre
Hard Yards
Roar Rookie
I doubt that the NRL will be happy with that result.
Hard Yards
Roar Rookie
Good on you Arnab.
Phil
Roar Rookie
Today I've had the pleasure to see two superb tries scored, and no, neither were in the NQ v Wests game. The one Dave Fifita set up for his winger v Canberra and Cobbo's solo effort just now. Excellent skill from both players.
Jay C
Roar Guru
I don't think I've seen anyone do it easier than Cobbo does
Redcap
Roar Guru
Redcliffe a tad unlucky, but in the end the Broncs had enough strike out wide to win that. They'll need to be much better than that, though. Players out doesn;t help, but it's not enough to explain some of their messiness. Home, for cycling and cricket. :stoked:
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
The Broncos get the bye while the Dolphins face the Titans on Sunday afternoon next week. That’s me done for tonight. Thank you all for joining the live blog tonight. This is Arnab Bhattacharya signing out. Take care, enjoy your weekend and goodnight.
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
FT BRI 24 DOL 16 The big brother gets it over the little brother once again in the Brisbane derby. The Dolphins took the lead with a strong start to the second half, but the genius youngster that is Selwyn Cobbo got the job done and helped Broncos bring up a tough win. The Dolphins shouldn’t be disheartened as they produced a better performance, but it’s the Broncos who get the two points at The Gabba.
Hard Yards
Roar Rookie
Nah, a lot of off the ball focus play that’s not right. Some howlers against the Dolphins as well, but I’m getting the message that the NRL want a Dolphins win. Which arguably is good for the Comp I guess.
Jay C
Roar Guru
Moving hammer to centre was... what's the opposite of a masterstroke?
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Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
80’ Dolphins win the short kickoff. They shift right before Isaako knocks on. Broncos run through the motions before Smoothy kicks it dead. Broncos win!
WithTheDawn
Roar Rookie
At least the third game this round where decisions have been perplexing and spoiled things.
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
Well played Broncs. I thought you were the better team . Plus they had Cobbo. Phins were good in H2 but they lacked a half back to really take the game by the neck.
Brendon Waldron
Roar Pro
This Is Our (mate's) House!