Broncos v Bulldogs: Cobbo eyes return; Away record a worry
The Broncos are out to build on a drought-breaking victory when they return home to face the Bulldogs on Saturday afternoon.
The return of halfback Adam Reynolds inspired the side to a 30-14 win over the Knights last weekend and kept their finals hopes alive with seven rounds to play. The result snapped a six-game losing streak.
Now Brisbane have the opportunity to claim a victory over a side sitting above them on the ladder and close the gap with the top eight.
The Bulldogs fell to sixth on the standings after a two-point loss to the Cowboys on Sunday night and they're desperate to return to form at Suncorp Stadium.
To do so, they will have to overcome a shocking record on the road. Canterbury have won just one from nine games away from home this season.
Coach Cameron Ciraldo will monitor skipper Stephen Crichton and forward Viliame Kikau after they each copped knocks in the loss to North Queensland however he expects the pair to be available for Saturday's clash.
Match: Broncos v Bulldogs
Round 21 -
home Team
Broncos
11th Position
away Team
Bulldogs
6th Position
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Stat Attack
- The Broncos have won their past five games against the Bulldogs.
- The Bulldogs have not defeated the Broncos at Suncorp Stadium since 2015.
- The Broncos have lost their past four games at Suncorp.
- The Bulldogs have won only one of their past eight games in Queensland.
- Broncos veteran Martin Taupau will make his 250th NRL appearance.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
