MATCH CENTRE
MATCH CENTRE
ROUND 23

BRONCOS

V

SHARKS

BroncosBRI WIN BY 22
32
FT
10
Suncorp Stadium
2017-08-11T09:50:00Z

Preview

In a weekend full of high profile match ups, none is arguably more important than this one.

The Broncos host the reigning premiers in a game that will have massive implications in the makeup of the top eight.


A win for either side could see them earn a top two berth while a loss could see them slip as far as seventh.

The Sharks were completely out played last week following a first-half onslaught by the Raiders, however, an 8-1 away record will give them confidence travelling to take on a Brisbane side who racked up 10 tries last week against a sorry Titans side.

Ben Hunt coming off the bench proved to be a Wayne Bennett masterstroke as the utility scored three tries and assisted on two more in a match of the match display as the Broncos forgot all about Andrew McCullough's injury.

This week, their forwards will have a big job working their way up the field against Andrew Fifita, Matt Prior and co as the Sharks welcome back James Maloney and Kurt Capewell.

Their offence lacked variety last week - despite being disallowed what would've been the try of the season - and Maloney will no doubt inject some more quality into their line up.

As impressive as the Broncos were last week, it was against the lowly Titans which makes it hard to gauge their performance. The Sharks will provide a much more stubborn defence and in Paul Gallen's 300th NRL match, you can be sure they'll be up for the fight.

With a top four spot on the line, we'll back the premiers to get the job done.

Sharks by 4.

Team Lists

Team Stats


Broncos

Sharks

All Runs
MATCH
201
2024 AVG.
402
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
210.5
2024 AVG.
421
2024 TOTAL
All Run Metres
MATCH
1764.5
2024 AVG.
3529
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
1691
2024 AVG.
3382
2024 TOTAL
Line Breaks
MATCH
3
2024 AVG.
6
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
5.5
2024 AVG.
11
2024 TOTAL
Offloads
MATCH
11
2024 AVG.
22
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
9
2024 AVG.
18
2024 TOTAL
Kick Metres
MATCH
546.5
2024 AVG.
1093
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
664.5
2024 AVG.
1329
2024 TOTAL
Forty Twenty Kicks
MATCH
0
2024 AVG.
0
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
0
2024 AVG.
0
2024 TOTAL
Tackles Made
MATCH
326
2024 AVG.
652
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
323.5
2024 AVG.
647
2024 TOTAL
Missed Tackles
MATCH
28.5
2024 AVG.
57
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
33
2024 AVG.
66
2024 TOTAL
Penalties
MATCH
4.5
2024 AVG.
9
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
6.5
2024 AVG.
13
2024 TOTAL
Errors
MATCH
15
2024 AVG.
30
2024 TOTAL
2024 AVG.
2024 TOTAL
10
2024 AVG.
20
2024 TOTAL

Player Stats



Summary

 

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