South Sydney Rabbitohs
20
Match Complete
Brisbane Broncos
36
| 75 |  | A. Reynolds | ||
| 74 |  | A. Reynolds | ||
| B. Taaffe | | 69 | ||
| I. Tass | | 68 | ||
| 62 | | A. Reynolds | ||
| 61 | | K. Staggs | ||
| 58 | | A. Reynolds | ||
| 57 | | X. Willison | ||
| 51 | | A. Reynolds | ||
| 50 | | R. Walsh | ||
| B. Taaffe | | 40 | ||
| C. Graham | | 40 | ||
| 24 | | A. Reynolds | ||
| 23 | | S. Cobbo | ||
| B. Taaffe |  | 13 | ||
| 11 | | A. Reynolds | ||
| 9 | | K. Staggs | ||
| B. Taaffe | | 6 | ||
| A. Johnston | | 5 |
| 3 | Tries | 6 | ||
| 3 | Conversions | 6 | ||
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
Round 21 of the NRL premiership continues tonight when the South Sydney Rabbitohs take on the Brisbane Broncos at Sunshine Coast Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 8pm (AEST).
We get a battle tonight between two teams with top 4 aspirations. Whilst the Broncos are already sitting in that bracket, the Rabbitohs need to string some wins together, starting with this match.
The Rabbitohs enjoyed the bye last week but suffered a 4 point loss to the Bulldogs the round before. The result carried a big asterisk however, with South Sydney decimated by Origin and injury. That won’t be the case in this game.
The Rabbitohs have a pack boasting some underrated props and exceptional back row. Cameron Murray and Damien Cook will look to create some momentum in the ruck. From there, Cody Walker can weave his magic.
There are some massive inclusions for the Rabbitohs. Latrell Mitchell, Campbell Graham and Jai Arrow all return from injury. Origin stars Keaon Koloamatangi, Walker, Cook and Murray also return to what becomes a very strong line up.
The Broncos have nicely negotiated the Origin period. They eventually coasted to a 44-24 win over the Bulldogs last weekend, which was a potential banana skin given the retirement of Josh Reynolds.
Whilst Brisbane do have a star studded pack and backline, it is Adam Reynolds who is holding this team together. His kicking game is first class and the Broncos are a legitimate premiership chance with him.
The Broncos get their fair share of big inclusions as well, with Reece Walsh and Payne Haas returning from suspension and injury respectively. Patrick Carrigan also returns after getting a rest from the Bulldogs game.
Prediction
In retrospect, the Rabbitohs may have preferred that this game be played at Accor Stadium rather than on the Sunshine Coast Stadium.
The battle up front will go a long way to decide this one. I don’t think there will be much in it, but Adam Reynolds’ kicking game will give the Broncos a bit more ball in the attacking zone. That should be enough. Broncos by 2
Game information
Venue: Sunshine Coast Stadium
Kick-off: 8pm (AEST)
TV: Fox Sports, Nine
Streaming: Kayo Sports, Foxtel, 9Now
Odds: Rabbitohs $1.65 Broncos $2.25 – odds via PlayUp
Rabbitohs: 1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Alex Johnston 3. Isaiah Tass 4. Campbell Graham 5. Taane Milne 6. Cody Walker 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Damien Cook 10. Hame Sele 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Jai Arrow 13. Cameron Murray 14. Blake Taaffe 15. Siliva Havili 16. Thomas Burgess 17. Jacob Host 18. Jed Cartwright 19. Tallis Duncan 20. Peter Mamouzelos 21. Davvy Moale 22. Dean Hawkins
Broncos: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Jesse Arthars 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Keenan Palasia 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Brendan Piakura 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Tyson Smoothy 15. Corey Jensen 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Martin Taupau 18. Deine Mariner 19. Jock Madden 20. Xavier Willison 21. Tristan Sailor 22. Delouise Hoeter
Stormy
Roar Rookie
I doubt he has what it takes. He would need to plan, take charge & lead & I don't see any of that, in him.
The Barry
Roar Guru
Broncs really put their foot down in the second half and looked much more cohesive in the second half… geez they looked dangerous on the right with Walsh sweeping. He’s so good to watch… shows what running at the line at pace can do. Holds the ball in both hands… shapes to pass… shapes to pass… then BOOM… he’s stepped and gone. Even when you know it’s coming it’s hard to stop Souths looked tired, off the pace especially in the middle. Cody looked dangerous but didn’t get enough ball at the right end. How much difference can Latrell make, especially coming off a calf that’s obviously still not right. He’s been out since Origin 1, which was 8-9 weeks ago… Taaffe is going ok at 1. Maybe Latrell comes back at left centre initially Despite all that I’m not quite ready to write Souths off. They’re not miles away, despite a disappointing performance tonight. They’ve got Tigers, Sharks, Dragons, Knights, bye, Roosters to come and have had some injury / Origin interruptions
Gray-Hand
Roar Rookie
Well if that’s the case, put a line through Souths. They are just making up numbers.
Phil
Roar Rookie
Munro must be injured. He's too good not to be in the team.
David Holden
Roar Guru
Thanks for following the blog tonight. I will be back tomorrow afternoon for the Titans and Roosters
Phil
Roar Rookie
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David Holden
Roar Guru
The Rabbits travel to Tamworth for a match against the Tigers that they simply need to win
Phil
Roar Rookie
Souths look to be done for the year. A team can't concede 392 points in 19 games and win the comp. They have the talent but something is missing with them, something JD has to find before they annoy another team. Wonder what they think about Reynolds.
David Holden
Roar Guru
The Broncos take on the Roosters at the GABBA next Thursday night
watty
Roar Rookie
Too good Broncos, congrats :thumbup:
Cam
Roar Rookie
Munro injured or dropped?
David Holden
Roar Guru
After a sloppy first half, the Broncos stepped up their game in the second half and the Rabbitohs couldn't keep up. It was an impressive statement and suggests they will have a long run in the finals
Gray-Hand
Roar Rookie
How many minutes did the Broncos have 13 players on the field?
Cam
Roar Rookie
Statement win by the Broncos, they will be tough to beat at the pointy end of the season.
DP Schaefer
Roar Rookie
you're right, it's just a sad old line trotted out at this time of year as the big excuse. Getting tiring.
Stormy
Roar Rookie
Well done, Broncos. You showed your class in the second half. Well called, David, thanks a lot.
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
Well done Broncs. Better team by a fair way. .South's can still make the 8 but that's the premiership done.
David Holden
Roar Guru
FULL TIME BRONCOS DEFEAT RABBITOHS 36-20
Rellum
Roar Guru
We started to improve as the game went on. Need to be much better than that to win against the Storm or Penrith
David Holden
Roar Guru
FT' No one is that keen to resume. Kick on the last and Taaffe cleans it up. Rabbitohs 20 Broncos 36