Canberra Raiders
18
Match Complete
Brisbane Broncos
29
| 76 |  | R. Walsh | ||
| 74 |  | R. Walsh | ||
| 67 | | S. Cobbo | ||
| 61 | | S. Cobbo | ||
| J. Fogarty |  | 44 | ||
| J. Fogarty |  | 38 | ||
| H. Young | | 37 | ||
| 35 | | K. Staggs | ||
| 34 | | E. Mam | ||
| N. Cotric | | 31 | ||
| 27 | | K. Staggs | ||
| 26 | | K. Staggs | ||
| J. Fogarty | | 18 | ||
| M. Frawley | | 17 | ||
| 4 | | S. Cobbo |
| 3 | Tries | 6 | ||
| 2 | Conversions | 2 | ||
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 1 |
Round 26 of the NRL premiership continues when the Canberra Raiders take on the Brisbane Broncos at GIO Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7:30pm (AEST).
I love this time of year. Spring is breaking through, the days are getting longer and we tend to get semi final footy that little bit early. This is one of those games, with Canberra especially desperate for a win.
After getting belted by the Storm a fortnight ago, the Raiders finished strongly last weekend to win 36-24 over the Bulldogs. However, Ricky Stuart wouldn’t have been pleased with a number of aspects and will know his side needs better tonight.
The Raiders strength is in their forward pack. If they gain ascendancy in the middle, they have enough class out wide to get wins. However, the Raiders have trouble putting teams away, explaining their poor points differential.
In team changes, Jack Wighton has been named in the reserves and could yet start in what would be a massive boost for Canberra. Albert Hopoate has been named with James Schiller on standby.
The Broncos continue to demonstrate that they are one of two best sides in the premiership, the last evidence of this being a fortnight ago with a 54-10 win against the Eels. It is hard at the moment to see anything but a Broncos and Panthers grand final.
The Broncos base their game on strong go forward, particularly Payne Haas and Patrick Carrigan, the organisational skills of Adam Reynolds and an exciting backline.
Reynolds will miss the game with a calf issue, with Jock Madden coming into the halves. Corey Oates returns for his 200th game and Corey Jensen wins a spot on the bench.
Prediction
Reynolds is a large omission for the Broncos and the Raiders need a win to keep themselves relatively secure in the 8. But, there is a next man up culture at Brisbane and I think, after a tight opening, they will prove too strong across the park. Broncos by 12
Game information
Kickoff: 7.35pm AEST
Venue: GIO Stadium, Canberra
TV: Fox League, Foxtel, Nine
Stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel, 9Now
Odds: Raiders $3.60, Broncos $1.29 – odds via PlayUp
Raiders: 1. Jordan Rapana 2. Albert Hopoate 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Nick Cotric 6. Matt Frawley 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Zac Woolford 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Corey Horsburgh 14. Tom Starling 15. Emre Guler 16. James Schiller 17. Ata Mariota 18. Pasami Saulo 19. Brad Morkos 20. Jack Wighton 21. Sebastian Kris 22. Adrian Trevilyan
Broncos: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Corey Oates 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Ezra Mam 7. Jock Madden 8. Thomas Flegler 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Tyson Smoothy 15. Brendan Piakura 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Corey Jensen 18. Jesse Arthars 19. Keenan Palasia 20. Martin Taupau 21. Tristan Sailor 22. Deine Mariner
Panthers
Roar Rookie
I suppose Melbourne won last time they met. Pezet will play. He will need a good game.
matth
Roar Guru
Don’t forget Staggs might cop a week or two as well
Taree Raider
Roar Rookie
Geoff, what a game. That's what I've been wanting all year. They had a red hot go. They didn't win, but it was wonderful. They couldn't have done anything more. You are up against it down a man & playing 14. Gee, what a poor performance!
Luke S
Roar Rookie
And, Congratulations to Corey Oates on his 200th game. He was stranded for a while on 199, but got the win in a milestone game for him. Hopefully, the Broncos treat him with the respect he deserves in his contract negotiations!
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
Saw it twice and I thought he missed but I'll watch again.
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
He will have to learn to tackle to be on the same planet as Slater.
Geoff from Bruce Stadium
Roar Rookie
They've always had a great rivalry
RooBoy18
Roar Rookie
Congratulations to Brisbane. They are a much improved side this year and were always going to be a tough assignment for the Raiders. Now they are looking at a possible Minor Premiership which seemed impossible just 2 seasons ago. Despite the loss I think Canberra should cling onto a place in the finals regardless of other results but there are no guarantees they will progress past week 1.
Red Rob
Roar Rookie
I think Rapana made actual contact. But whether it was enough to warrant a bin is another matter.
Tony the VIC pirate
I agree....open up the flood gates to the youngsters
Tony the VIC pirate
Last time I saw one called Waa the 90s....
Tony the VIC pirate
When has a trip been binned in the modern game. Last time I saw one was maybe 90s.....
JGK
Roar Guru
No hard feelings because they won and he didn’t get injured. If Walsh ends up with broken ribs it would have been a different story.
JGK
Roar Guru
The guy was injured. Weak as.
Scar82
Roar Rookie
Just felt from the start it was always against the raiders. Just the way the game was going raiders had to fight for everything and was still fortunate to be in it to be honest. We got this next weekend raiders let's bring it home.
Geoff from Bruce Stadium
Roar Rookie
An attempted and poor executed non trip
Scar82
Roar Rookie
Raiders have to win next week. No results can be dependant on due to the poor for and against. It's as simple as that. Felt the refs were favouring the favourites tonight due to the big bucks people put on the minor premiership. I feel it plays a part in the decision making of those useless bunker and refs. Bunker should not be getting involved with games in open play unless it's an illegal foul play. Keep it simple. Union does not allow the tmo to get involved with the playing decisions
Geoff from Bruce Stadium
Roar Rookie
Garbage decision. Raiders would have had 6 tackles 20 metres out.
Noel
Roar Rookie
I blame Joey Manu :silly:
Geoff from Bruce Stadium
Roar Rookie
Sure did