Brisbane Broncos
6
Match Complete
Parramatta Eels
53
| 80 |  | M. Moses | ||
| 79 |  | W. Blake | ||
| 77 | | T. Opacic | ||
| 70 | | M. Moses | ||
| 68 | | W. Penisini | ||
| 67 | | M. Moses | ||
| 65 | | I. Papali'i | ||
| 39 |  | M. Moses | ||
| 38 | | M. Moses | ||
| 36 | | C. Gutherson | ||
| K. Staggs | | 31 | ||
| B. Lee | | 29 | ||
| 28 | | M. Moses | ||
| 26 | | M. Moses | ||
| 20 | | M. Moses | ||
| 18 | | C. Gutherson | ||
| 17 | | M. Moses | ||
| 16 | | T. Opacic | ||
| 11 | | M. Moses | ||
| 10 | | M. Sivo |
| 1 | Tries | 9 | ||
| 1 | Conversions | 8 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 1 |
Round 24 of the NRL Premiership kicks off tonight when the Brisbane Broncos host the Parramatta Eels at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7:50pm (AEST)
Only two points separate the two sides, but confidence is low in the Brisbane camp. After defeating the Eels in Parramatta just over a month ago, they have lost three of their next four clashes including a 60-12 thrashing at the hands of rivals Melbourne Storm last week.
The loss of Patrick Carrigan is clearly hurting the Broncos in the forward pack, but they need to step up and just find a way to win if they want to eliminate any sort of hope of finals hopeful Canberra Raiders. In a big boost for them, Brenko Lee returns to left centre while Tyson Gamble and Keenan Palasia are named on the reserves list.
As for the Eels, they have found some momentum with big wins against their rivals Penrith Panthers and Canterbury Bulldogs following the loss to the Broncos in July.
The early return of halfback Mitchell Moses has helped coach Brad Arthur on how he wants his team to play, and big wins against rivals before the finals will do the Eels a lot of good.
The visitors remain unchanged from their victory against the Bulldogs, but Makahesi Makatoa and Jake Arthur are named in the reserves.
Prediction
The Broncos have lost a bit of their way and how they want to play since defeating the Eels earlier in the season. There have been some tough losses for Brisbane in this period, but tough times determine whether a playing squad is disoriented or united towards one goal.
The experienced campaigners in Adam Reynolds, Corey Oates and Kurt Capewell have to step up if the Broncos are to have any sort of chance. While the Eels have picked up crucial wins away from home this year, the experience of Adam Reynolds should see the Broncos find a way to win.
Broncos by 1.
Game information
Kick-off: 7:50pm (AEST)
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
TV/Stream: Fox League, Channel Nine, Kayo Sports
Odds: Broncos $2.35; Eels $1.60 – odds via PlayUp
Teams
Broncos
1. Te Maire Martin 2. Corey Oates 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Brenko Lee 19. Jordan Pereira 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Thomas Flegler 9. Jake Turpin 10. Payne Haas 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jordan Riki 13. Corey Jensen
Interchange: 14. Billy Walters 15. Kobe Hetherington 21. Keenan Palasia 17. Zac Hosking
Eels
1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Will Penisini 4. Tom Opacic 5. Waqa Blake 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mithcell Moses 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Junior Paulo 11. Shaun Lane 12. Isaiah Papali’i 13. Ryan Matterson
Interchange: 14. Makahesi Makotoa 15. Jake Arthur 16. Oregon Kaufusi 17. Marata Niukore
matth
Roar Guru
Have you never been bitterly disappointed in your team. Or have you only supported them since 2020?
Renegade
Roar Guru
Please tell me you backed your knowledge of rugby league form to have both Storm and Parra making the top 4… :laughing:
matth
Roar Guru
Sorry I don’t understand what you’re asking
matth
Roar Guru
More than a tad. They wouldn’t beat the Titans in this form
matth
Roar Guru
And I don’t either, and apparently neither does Walters
JennyFromPenny
Guest
Can't blame him for not being there. Blame goes to the guy who told him to break a leg.
Rellum
Roar Guru
The Broncs are gone. Too many of these guys are not it, and will not be.
DP Schaefer
Roar Rookie
Yep, back to 5 or the top 2 each from 2 groups
JennyFromPenny
Guest
Thanks for the tip. When they go down to the Dogs, and can't finish 2nd, then there's much less incentive to stay in 3rd is there.
Renegade
Roar Guru
You should go put a lot of money on it :thumbup:
JennyFromPenny
Guest
Massive overs for the Dogs this week I would say.
Renegade
Roar Guru
Yeah you should go bet on it :thumbup:
JennyFromPenny
Guest
Wouldn't be counting chickens yet. Storm and Parra can both finish 34+ with a better differential than the Sharks.
Renegade
Roar Guru
Does everyone always have to spell things out on here for you… seriously? The storm performance last week was talked up as a masterclass – it’s clearly more a sign of how bad the broncos are going given the eels have literally replicated the Storm showing a week later. What happened 5 months ago has as much relevance as 12 months ago… i.e. none
JennyFromPenny
Guest
So I guess the QRL should select him ?
JennyFromPenny
Guest
Such a tirade of abuse for someone who pens themself as a lifelong Broncos fan. Have you started a new life ?
JennyFromPenny
Guest
Would be a great lead-up week if Ricky's team, at some stage, got to play the weak gutted dog person's team ?
DP Schaefer
Roar Rookie
:laughing: Did you hear Fatty and the boys trying to talk up the Titans and Newcastle tv game…. it was humorous…
DP Schaefer
Roar Rookie
:laughing:
JennyFromPenny
Guest
You're looking at the table, and you're not sure ?