Broncos v Sharks: Sailor in for Walsh; McInnes starts
The Sharks head to Brisbane on the back of two disappointing losses and in need of a turnaround as they look to rediscover the form that carried them to seven wins on the trot.
After conceding just 14 points per game through the first 10 rounds the Sharks have given up 106 points in their past three matches and given up top spot on the ladder to Melbourne on points differential.
Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon has chosen to rest main man Nicho Hynes after Origin One, giving Braydon Trindall and Daniel Atkinson the chance to make amends for a disappointing outing against the Eels.
Payne Haas, Pat Carrigan and Selwyn Cobbo all back up after their key roles in Game One, while Tristan Sailor takes over the fullback duties with Reece Walsh ruled out under concussion protocols.
Star centre Kotoni Staggs returns from a rib injury in a boost for the Broncos, who went down in a tight one to the Titans before a bye in Round 13 to rest some weary bodies.
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Team News
Broncos: Reece Walsh (concussion) is out after he was collected high early on in Wednesday's Origin opener, but Brisbane's other Origin reps Selwyn Cobbo, Pat Carrigan and Payne Haas all back up. Kotoni Staggs (ribs) returns in the centres after being rested over the past fortnight. Xavier Willison misses the game due to the birth of his first child and is replaced by Fletcher Baker.
Sharks: Cam McInnes starts at lock after making his State of Origin debut for the Blues on Wednesday night and is joined in the pack by Toby Rudolf who came into the run-on side an hour before kick-off and bumped Thomas Hazelton back to the bench. Nicho Hynes wasn't named for Cronulla and will rest his niggling calf complaint.
Match: Broncos v Sharks
Round 14 -
home Team
Broncos
away Team
Sharks
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Broncos is number 23 Tristan SailorFullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
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Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey OatesWinger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa
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Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni StaggsCentre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien
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Centre for Broncos is number 4 Selwyn CobboCentre for Sharks is number 4 Kayal Iro
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Winger for Broncos is number 5 Deine MarinerWinger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
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Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra MamFive-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Daniel Atkinson
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Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Jock MaddenHalfback for Sharks is number 7 Braydon Trindall
Forwards
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Prop for Broncos is number 8 Corey JensenProp for Sharks is number 10 Oregon Kaufusi
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Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy WaltersHooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
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Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne HaasProp for Sharks is number 15 Toby Rudolf
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Brendan Piakura2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Siosifa Talakai
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Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick CarriganLock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnes
Interchange
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Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Tyson SmoothyInterchange for Sharks is number 8 Thomas Hazelton
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Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Kobe HetheringtonInterchange for Sharks is number 14 Jack Williams
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Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Jack GosiewskiInterchange for Sharks is number 16 Royce Hunt
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Interchange for Broncos is number 19 Fletcher BakerInterchange for Sharks is number 17 Tuku Hau Tapuha
Reserves
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Replacement for Broncos is number 22 Josiah KarapaniReplacement for Sharks is number 19 Billy Burns
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Senior Review Official: Peter Gough
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Broncos have won nine of their past 11 games against the Sharks.
- The Sharks have conceded 106 points in their past three games.
- The Broncos have won five from seven at Suncorp Stadium in 2024.
- Sharks winger Ronaldo Mulitalo will make his 100th NRL appearance.
- Broncos winger Deine Mariner has scored five tries in his past five games.
Match: Broncos v Sharks
Round 14 -
home Team
Broncos
8th Position
away Team
Sharks
2nd Position
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
