The Broncos snapped a four-game losing streak with their victory over the Bulldogs but they'll need to go up another couple of levels to challenge Caig Fitzgibbon's red hot Sharks outfit.
With Nicho Hynes and Matt Moylan on song in the halves and Siosifa Talakai running amok out wide, the Sharks have looked every bit a top-four contender during the opening seven rounds and their tally of 32 tries is the fourth highest in the NRL.
The Sharks have threats across the park and the Broncos will need to stiffen up their defence considerably if they are to pull off an upset.
In Payne Haas, Kotoni Staggs and Adam Reynolds, the Broncos have three proven game-breakers who'll be up for a big one in front of a boisterous home crowd in Brisbane.
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The Rundown
Team news
Broncos: Coach Kevin Walters has finalised his side, with the same 17 that downed the Bulldogs on Friday to run out against the Sharks. Te Maire Martin will again wear the No.1 after his impressive comeback following three years on the sidelines.
Sharks: Captain Wade Graham is confirmed to make his comeback from an ankle injury via the bench but Dale Finucane (calf) will miss out again, with Cam McInnes starting at lock. Braydon Trindall takes the final bench spot over Andrew Fifita. Royce Hunt again swaps into the starting side for Aiden Tolman.
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Key match-up
Adam Reynolds v Nicho Hynes: After missing the opening round of the season due to COVID, Reynolds took a few weeks to find his feet but the former Rabbitoh has hit form during the past three games and the Broncos look a different team. Hynes is also at a new club in 2022 and has been a revelation in the No.7 jersey, steering the ship superbly and playing with the poise and confidence of a man who has spent his whole career at halfback.
Stat attack
Payne Haas leads the NRL for post-contact metres with 532 despite playing one less game than Jason Taumalolo, Addin Fonua-Blake, Dylan Edwards and Isaiah Papali'i who round out the top five. Siosifa Talakai leads the way for the Sharks with 410 post-contact metres, 63 of those coming in his demolition of Manly in round seven.
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