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Knights
26
Match Complete
Broncos
12
| M. Lino |  | 70 | ||
| M. Lino |  | 68 | ||
| 60 | | K. Staggs | ||
| 60 | | K. Staggs | ||
| M. Lino |  | 56 | ||
| 42 | | K. Staggs | ||
| 41 | | T. Flegler | ||
| M. Lino | | 26 | ||
| S. Kenny-Dowall | | 24 | ||
| M. Lino | | 19 | ||
| L. Fitzgibbon | | 18 | ||
| M. Lino | | 10 | ||
| E. Lee | | 8 |
| 4 | Tries | 2 | ||
| 4 | Conversions | 2 | ||
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
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Round 15 of the NRL will see the Brisbane Broncos in 12th place travel south with their season on the line as they take on the Newcastle Knights. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 5:30pm (AEST).
The Broncos will take on a Knights side sitting comfortably in fifth, coming off a reality check in Round 14 courtesy of competition leaders the Melbourne Storm.
There are several big ins for both sides in this game. The Knights have named NSW Origin front-rower David Klemmer on the extended bench in Jersey 19. He will need to play through the pain of a broken wrist in order to convince Brad Fittler he is ready to return to the fold for the Blues in Game 3 in Sydney.
The Knights have also named QLD pair Kalyn Ponga and Tim Glasby, both of whom had minor injury concerns coming out of game 2 in Perth.
For the Broncos, Andrew McCullough returns after recovering from a knee injury suffered in May. He has been named at starting hooker in place of deputy Jake Turpin who has moved back to the bench in Jersey 14. Don’t be surprised however if Turpin, who impressed in McCullough’s absence, starts the game.
Jamayne Isaako has been dropped in place of Richard Kennar on the wing, despite a strong showing for Samoa in last weekend’s rep round, while NSW front-rower Payne Haas is back after an injury kept him out of Game 2.
A strong performance could see him back in the Blues side for Game 3 if any other front rowers get hurt this weekend.
Finally, there is some talk that skipper Darius Boyd could switch to five-eighth in this game, with Anthony Milford moving to fullback. It’s hard to know what to make of this. Many have suggested this move for Boyd in the past, although he is well past the peak of his powers now. Whether the swap eventuates or not, it’s clear that the Broncos are desperate to win this game.
Prediction
The hopes of each side in this game depend largely upon the experienced playmakers – that is Mitchell Pearce for the Knights and Anthony Milford for the Broncos.
Milford had his best game of the year for Samoa last Saturday, leading for calls to have him wear the Samoa jersey under his Brisbane jersey when he turns out for his club every week!
Mitchell Pearce was quiet against the Storm before getting injured, but is coming off some red-hot form prior to that with 6 man-of-the-match performances in a row.
Adding to the intrigue of this contest is the level of desperation in the Broncos camp. They are beginning to lose touch with the top 8 – victory in this game is crucial to keeping their finals hopes alive.
However, it’s hard to see anything but a Knights win in this game. With the return of Klemmer to the side and the red-hot form of Pearce, this Newcastle side has too much firepower for the Broncos to contain away from home.
Knights by 12.
Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 5:30pm AEST.
Where: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
When: 5:30pm
TV: Fox League
Streaming: NRL Digital Pass, Kayo Sports
Knights
1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Edrick Lee 3. Hymel Hunt 4. Jesse Ramien 5. Shaun Kenny-Dowall 6. Kurt Mann 7. Mitchell Pearce 8. James Gavet 9. Connor Watson 10. Daniel Saifiti 11. Lachlan Fitzgibbon 12. Sione Mata’utia 13. Tim Glasby 14. Jamie Buhrer 15. Herman Ese’ese 16. Josh King 17. Pasami Saulo 18. Mason Lino 19. David Klemmer 20. Jacob Saifiti 21. Aidan Guerra
Broncos
1. Darius Boyd 2. Corey Oates 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Richard Kennar 6. Anthony Milford 7. Sean O’Sullivan 8. Matthew Lodge 9. Andrew McCullough 10. Payne Haas 11. David Fifita 12. Matt Gillett 13. Tevita Pangai 14. Jake Turpin 15. Joe Ofahengaue 16. Thomas Flegler 17. Patty Carrigan 18. Xavier Coates 19. Jaydn Su’A 20. James Segeyaro 21. Shaun Fensom
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