Roosters v Broncos: Bremner back; Brill makes return
The Roosters and Broncos are looking to claim their first win of the season as they face off in a Sunday afternoon showdown at Allianz Stadium.
The match will be the second in a double-header at the Moore Park venue, with Parramatta taking on the Sharks in the opening game of the day.
The Roosters and Broncos are foundation clubs who locked horns in the inaugural NRLW grand final in 2018 and are considered among the top chances to challenge for the title this year.
Both sides, however, suffered Round 1 losses last weekend and are eager to open their account this weekend.
The Roosters experienced a heart-breaking 12-10 defeat to the Knights in the season opener, Jocelyn Kelleher missing a late conversion that would have sent the game into extra time.
The Broncos were disappointed by their performance in a 22-10 loss to Parramatta at Suncorp Stadium.
Captain Ali Brigginshaw has demanded an immediate response, with Sunday's game an opportunity to send a message to their NRL rivals.
Match: Roosters v Broncos
Round 2 -
home Team
Roosters
4th Position
away Team
Broncos
9th Position
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Team News
Roosters: Amber Hall joined the bench an hour from kick-off and took the place of Eliza Lopamaua, with Tiana Davison the 18th player. Out of retirement and into the starting side, Sam Bremner will play fullback this week with Jayme Fressard going to the wing. Captain Isabelle Kelly remains in the five-eighth role alongside Tarryn Aiken.
Broncos: A late change an hour from kick-off sees Jasmine Fogavini start at lock and Mariah Denman revert to the bench. Suspensions to prop Annetta-Claudia Nu'uausala and Lavinia Gould have also forced Scott Prince into a number of changes. Destiny Brill returns from a calf injury on the bench, alongside Bridget Hoy on NRLW debut. Maroons centre Shenae Ciesiolka remains sidelined with a hand injury suffered in Origin Three but has been training with strapping on her hand and looks to be nearing a return.
Match: Roosters v Broncos
Round 2 -
home Team
Roosters
away Team
Broncos
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Roosters is number 1 Samantha BremnerFullback for Broncos is number 1 Hayley Maddick
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Winger for Roosters is number 2 Jayme FressardWinger for Broncos is number 2 Julia Robinson
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Centre for Roosters is number 3 Jessica SergisCentre for Broncos is number 3 Mele Hufanga
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Centre for Roosters is number 4 Jasmin StrangeCentre for Broncos is number 4 Lauren Dam
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Winger for Roosters is number 5 Mia WoodWinger for Broncos is number 5 Bree Spreadborough
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Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Isabelle KellyFive-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Skyla Adams
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Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Tarryn AikenHalfback for Broncos is number 7 Ali Brigginshaw
Forwards
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Prop for Roosters is number 8 Millie ElliottProp for Broncos is number 8 Keilee Joseph
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Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Keeley DavisHooker for Broncos is number 9 Jada Ferguson
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Prop for Roosters is number 10 Pani HopoateProp for Broncos is number 10 Brianna Clark
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Otesa Pule2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Tazmin Rapana
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Olivia Kernick2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Romy Teitzel
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Lock for Roosters is number 13 Aliyah NasioLock for Broncos is number 16 Jasmine Fogavini
Interchange
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Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Jocelyn KelleherInterchange for Broncos is number 13 Mariah Denman
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Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Samantha EconomosInterchange for Broncos is number 14 Destiny Brill
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Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Mya Hill-MoanaInterchange for Broncos is number 15 Chelsea Lenarduzzi
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Interchange for Roosters is number 21 Amber HallInterchange for Broncos is number 17 Bridget Hoy
Reserves
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Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Tiana DavisonReplacement for Broncos is number 18 Hannah Larsson
Match Officials
- Referee: Belinda Sharpe
- Senior Review Official: Todd Smith
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Roosters have won their past three games against the Broncos.
- Broncos forward Tazmin Rapana has scored three tries in her last two games against the Roosters.
- The Roosters have won three from four at Allianz Stadium.
Additional stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
