Brisbane Broncos
37
Match Complete
North Queensland Cowboys
18
| J. Isaako |  | 79 | ||
| J. Riki |  | 77 | ||
| T. Gamble |  | 75 | ||
| J. Isaako |  | 70 | ||
| 58 | | S. Drinkwater | ||
| 57 | | K. Feldt | ||
| J. Isaako | | 49 | ||
| K. Staggs | | 47 | ||
| 40 | | S. Drinkwater | ||
| J. Isaako | | 35 | ||
| B. Croft | | 34 | ||
| 27 | | S. Drinkwater | ||
| 25 | | T. Dearden | ||
| J. Isaako | | 23 | ||
| K. Staggs | | 21 | ||
| 19 | | J. Granville | ||
| J. Isaako | | 16 | ||
| A. Glenn | | 14 | ||
| J. Isaako | | 9 |
| 6 | Tries | 3 | ||
| 5 | Conversions | 2 | ||
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 1 | ||
| 1 | Field Goals | 0 |
It’s Queeensland Derby time as the Brisbane Broncos take on fierce rivals the North Queensland Cowboys with plenty of pride on the line. Follow along with live scores on The Roar from 8:05pm (AEST).
It’s been another disappointing season for the Broncos with only four wins, with their heartbreaking one-point loss to the Cowboys earlier in the year one of the low points.
Kevvie Walters’ team did produce a stirring effort in defeat against the high-flying Panthers last week, while Todd Payten’s Cowboys were similarly gallant in defeat against the Storm. However, with both sides stuck in the bottom four, finals are likely off the agenda – though the Cowboys could stay mathematically in the hunt with a victory here.
Payten will stick with the side that challenged the Storm, while Walters has injury clouds hovering over prop Rhys Kennedy and hooker Jake Turpin, which could cause headaches in the build-up.
Game information
Kick-off: 8:05pm (AEST)
Venue: Suncorp Staddium, Brisbane
TV: Channel Nine, Fox League
Online: Kayo Sports, Foxtel Now, Foxtel GO
Betting: Broncos $1.79, Cowboys $2.02 (odds via PlayUp)
Teams
Brisbane Broncos
1. Tesi Niu, 2. Corey Oates, 3. Kotoni Staggs, 4. Herbie Farnworth, 5. Jamayne Isaako, 6. Tyson Gamble, 7. Brodie Croft, 8. Keenan Palasia, 9. Jake Turpin, 10. Payne Haas, 11. Alex Glenn (c), 12. Jordan Riki, 13. Kobe Hetherington
Bench/Reserves: 14. Danny Levi, 15. Rhys Kennedy, 16. Ethan Bullemor, 17. TC Robati | 18. Xavier Willison, 19. Jesse Arthars, 20. Albert Kelly, 21. Xavier Coates
North Queensland Cowboys
1. Jake Granville, 2. Kyle Feldt, 3. Murray Taulagi, 4. Connelly Lemuelu, 5. Kane Bradley, 6. Scott Drinkwater, 7. Tom Dearden, 8. Francis Molo, 9. Reece Robson, 10. Jordan McLean, 11. Shane Wright, 12. Mitchell Dunn, 13. Jason Taumalolo (c)
Bench/Reserves: 14. Tom Gilbert, 15. Heilum Luki, 16. Coen Hess, 17. Ben Hampton | 18. Lachlan Burr, 19. Daejarn Asi, 20. Peter Hola, 21. Ben Condon
Greg
Roar Pro
A six again is a penalty when the play breaks down. But a play doesnt start until the play the ball is complete. So a ruck infringement is a 6 again then the play the ball happens then dropped ball = dropped ball. But for player offside the sequence is play the ball, player offside, ball lost results in play breaking down = penalty. It is silly but that is how it works. Ive been expecting for a while. for teams wanting a penalty for ruck infringement, to deliberately drop the ball prior to playing it, but hasnt happened yet.
Nat
Roar Guru
As 14th vs 15th would suggest. :silly:
Rob
Guest
Injuries Jimmmy. The only team that have suffered the same on the injury front is the Roosters. Anyway the Cowboys receive the least penalties in the competition? The Cowboys can’t control that statistic only the man with the whistle can choose where and when he makes those decisions. Selective officiating is hard to beat.
thomas c
Guest
As a broncos fan, none of the replays convinced me that Feldt lost the ball. But nice to get a victory. Perplexing how much of the reaction is relief. Good to see the halves combine a little. Riki had a strong game after being cut (undeservedly I thought).
Luke S
Roar Rookie
Love the positivity! Go Broncos!!
Rellum
Roar Guru
Good to not crumble in the second half. Still, need to do the same next week, maybe even win two in a row
Luke S
Roar Rookie
Agreed. Even neutrals would have enjoyed that game. V'Landys Ball was not played tonight!!!
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
Rob , we didn't deserve to win that. It should have been closer but they were better . We have so many issues I dont know where to start. I don't know about you but I am starting to get really peaced off at our recruiting of second grade NSWers to our team. I would rather have local boys of the same standard. At least they are ours.
Luke S
Roar Rookie
Yes, Levi took his chance and he might be in for some games if Turpin is injured long term.
Adam
Roar Guru
Well it was fun and that's all that matters
Luke S
Roar Rookie
I thought in real time he didn't ground the ball and it seems that the Bunker thought so too! Still, Broncos have had the rough end of the pineapple for the refereeing decision all year. The NRL were happy to give it to the Broncos because it prevents the Cowboys from possibly winning the game and maybe making it to the finals #qldnrlconspiracy
Phil
Roar Rookie
Aaaawww, come on Wilbur.
Nat
Roar Guru
Good win Boys!! Stupid busy this week and gave my tix away for tonight but happy to get the win. Comis Jimmmy and the NQ boys.
Luke S
Roar Rookie
Well done Broncos!! We've had a terrible season but we still got 30,000+ along to see this win!! Qld there saving the comp, despite being highly unlikely to have a team in the finals :(
Succhi
Roar Rookie
Good game to watch - but neither team close to threatening any of the top 8 sides.
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
Congrats Broncs. Definitely the better side. Just thought fans were denied a deservedly more exciting finish by a bunker that has no idea what its remit is.
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Adam
Roar Guru
Best Titans squad is pretty accurate, it's more a reflection on how bad their rosters have been...
rl
Guest
Sorry to say it, because he had a massive ticker, but the Broncs are far better without Turpin at 9. Levi’s passing and running very sharp.
Hard Yards
Roar Rookie
Mr Ed stayed in the stable, and a Bronco came out tonight.