Brisbane Broncos
38
Match Complete
North Queensland Cowboys
12
| A. Reynolds |  | 75 | ||
| C. Oates |  | 75 | ||
| A. Reynolds | | 71 | ||
| E. Mam | | 69 | ||
| A. Reynolds | | 54 | ||
| T. Smoothy | | 53 | ||
| A. Reynolds |  | 36 | ||
| 32 | | V. Holmes | ||
| 31 | | S. Drinkwater | ||
| K. Staggs | | 18 | ||
| 16 | | V. Holmes | ||
| 15 | | V. Holmes | ||
| A. Reynolds | | 13 | ||
| J. Arthars | | 12 | ||
| A. Reynolds | | 6 | ||
| A. Reynolds | | 3 | ||
| B. Walters | | 2 |
| 6 | Tries | 2 | ||
| 5 | Conversions | 2 | ||
| 2 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
Round 4 of the NRL season continues tonight with the all Queensland clash between the Brisbane Broncos and North Queensland Cowboys, coming to you from Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 8:00pm (AEDT).
The Broncos will be keen to get their second win of the season against the undefeated Cowboys, but they will have to do it the hard way. Already missing Reece Walsh and Payne Haas, Brisbane lost Brendan Piakura to an ankle injury in training. Adam Reynolds has been named but will be monitored during the week.
North Queensland have just one change. Zac Laybutt, a late scratching last week, is named at centre with Tom Chester dropping back to the reserves.
Prediction
These clashes have a history of being classics, and it should be the same here. Cowboys, in a thriller, by 1
Game information
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Kick-off: 8:00pm (AEDT)
TV: Nine, Fox Sports
Streaming: Kayo Sports, Foxtel
Odds: Broncos $1.90 Cowboys $1.90 – odds via PlayUp
Teams
Broncos: 1. Tristan Sailor 2. Jesse Arthars 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Selwyn Cobbo 5. Deine Mariner 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Corey Jensen 9. Billy Walters 10. Fletcher Baker 11. Jaiyden Hunt 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Tyson Smoothy 15. Xavier Willison 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Corey Oates 18. Benjamin Te Kura 19. Jock Madden 20. Delouise Hoeter 21. Martin Taupau 22. Jordan Pereira
Cowboys: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Zac Laybutt 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Jason Taumalolo 11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Jake Granville 15. Griffin Neame 16. Sam McIntyre 17. Jack Gosiewski 18. Thomas Chester 19. Thomas Mikaele 20. Semi Valemei 21. Marly Bitungane 22. Jake Clifford
Hard Yards
Roar Rookie
Remind me again why Souths let Renno go ?
Glory Bound
Roar Rookie
I thought a few people were singing his praises way too soon and after only one good game.
Glory Bound
Roar Rookie
Dearden looks like he can always go up a gear if required.
NQR
Roar Rookie
Thanks David. Pretty disappointed. Hate losing to Broncos especially when NSW players play like Reynolds and Drinkwater did tonight. Cowboys performances against Knights and Dragons were average so the loss was on the cards. Payten needs to get Clifford in sooner rather than later.
Gamechanger
Roar Rookie
Thanks David
David Holden
Roar Guru
Thanks very much for joining the blogs today. I will be back on Sunday afternoon for a battle between the Warriors and Knights
Glory Bound
Roar Rookie
[insert crossed fingers emoji here] x 3
Glory Bound
Roar Rookie
See jimmmy's response to Arnab, Tony. :silly:
David Holden
Roar Guru
The Cowboys completion rate was poor and they were never going to win completing at just over 50%. They looked good in attack when they held onto the ball but couldn't sustain any pressure. The Cowboys will be banking on a quick bounce back when they play the Titans next Saturday.
Brendon Waldron
Roar Pro
Really glad Broncos got the win, still get some PTSD from Thurston field goals to ever be comfortable…
NQR
Roar Rookie
I’m probably a bit harsh because he got preferred over Hammer? I struggle to understand why Payten made that call other than Townsend’s lack of attacking flair or salary cap issues.
David Holden
Roar Guru
No Walsh, Haas or Piakura but the Broncos made a big statement tonight, dismantling the Cowboys 38-12. Adam Reynolds was the best player on the park with his kicking in the first half setting the scene. Carrigan was also tireless again with 170 metres gained and 37 tackles. These two points were vital for Brisbane ahead of their trip to AAMI Park next Thursday night
Glory Bound
Roar Rookie
I was thinking he looked like Bob Katter. :laughing: Perhaps Walsh is thinking of running for parliament post-NRL?
Gamechanger
Roar Rookie
He should be riding Buck on the way to Toowoomba.
Glory Bound
Roar Rookie
What a fumb rule, the two-man tackle. It was brought in to stop two players working together to overpower the ball carrier to steal the ball. That is never the case with one tackler around the legs or a tackler with their pinky finger touching a player's arm. When black and white rules are round holes and common sense is a square peg.
Red Rob
Roar Rookie
Well that was a very satisfying performance. Reyno and Pat played classics. Everyone else was good to very good. Barely noticed Haas and Walsh missing.
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
I'll leave that one alone.
Luke S
Roar Rookie
Reece Walsh looks like Bob Katter in 1958!
David Holden
Roar Guru
FULL TIME BRONCOS DEFEAT COWBOYS 38-12
Dwanye
Roar Rookie
Put them to bed