Broncos v Roosters: Mam, Cobbo return; JWH, Tupou out
Two of the competition’s most prolific attacking sides meet in a blockbuster clash this Friday, with both the Broncos and Roosters looking to solidify their standing in the top eight.
Since meeting on opening day in Las Vegas two months ago, both clubs have endured their share of ups and downs, but head into Round 9 fresh off dominant last-up victories.
Brisbane ran the Wests Tigers off the park last Saturday in an electric attacking display, which saw Reece Walsh star on the back of a strong platform laid by Patrick Carrigan and co up front.
The 34-10 victory was the fifth game in a row in which the Broncos have scored 28 points or more and their 37 tries to date puts them behind only the Roosters (38) in terms of most tries through eight rounds.
The Tricolours registered 10 of those tries in the space of 80 minutes on ANZAC Day as they thumped the Dragons 60-18, with Sam Walker putting on a playmaking masterclass for coach Trent Robinson.
The Broncos are undefeated at home this season, while the Roosters lost in both their trips to Suncorp Stadium last year and had a third 2023 loss in Brisbane, which came against the Broncos at The Gabba.
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Team News
Broncos: Will take the field 1-17, with Ezra Mam (finger) and Selwyn Cobbo (shoulder) both cleared to play. Jordan Riki and Payne Haas are both good to go despite injury concerns. Ben Te Kura is the replacement player.
Roosters: Several changes for the visitors with Jared Waerea-Hargreaves dropping out of the squad and Naufahu Whyte joining the run-on side, with Sitili Tupouniua the new addition on the bench. Veteran winger Daniel Tupou also dropped out on Friday after missing last week with a knee injury, with Fetalaiga Pauga called up to the wing. No further changes an hour from kick-off.
Match: Broncos v Roosters
Round 9 -
home Team
Broncos
away Team
Roosters
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece WalshFullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
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Winger for Broncos is number 2 Jesse ArtharsWinger for Roosters is number 5 Dominic Young
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Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni StaggsCentre for Roosters is number 3 Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i
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Centre for Broncos is number 4 Selwyn CobboCentre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu
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Winger for Broncos is number 5 Deine MarinerWinger for Roosters is number 18 Fetalaiga Pauga
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Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra MamFive-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary
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Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam ReynoldsHalfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker
Forwards
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Prop for Broncos is number 8 Corey JensenProp for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins
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Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy WaltersHooker for Roosters is number 9 Brandon Smith
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Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne HaasProp for Roosters is number 15 Naufahu Whyte
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Brendan Piakura2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Nat Butcher
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Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick CarriganLock for Roosters is number 13 Connor Watson
Interchange
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Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Tyson SmoothyInterchange for Roosters is number 14 Siua Wong
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Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Xavier WillisonInterchange for Roosters is number 16 Egan Butcher
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Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Kobe HetheringtonInterchange for Roosters is number 17 Terrell May
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Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Fletcher BakerInterchange for Roosters is number 19 Sitili Tupouniua
Reserves
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Replacement for Broncos is number 19 Benjamin Te KuraReplacement for Roosters is number 21 Sandon Smith
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
- Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
- Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Broncos have won their past six games at Suncorp Stadium.
- The Roosters have won four of their past five games against the Broncos.
- Broncos centre Selwyn Cobbo has scored 21 tries in his past 20 games at Suncorp Stadium.
- Bronco Adam Reynolds needs eight points to score 200 against the Roosters.
Match: Broncos v Roosters
Round 9 -
home Team
Broncos
7th Position
away Team
Roosters
5th Position
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
