Raiders v Broncos: Wighton to fullback; Carrigan ruled out
The Raiders will be hoping to repeat the Round 6 upset which unfolded the last time the two sides met but the Broncos emerge as an even bigger threat on the back of a six-game winning streak.
After struggling to prove their finals credentials in recent weeks, the Raiders found their way back into the winner's circle after recording their biggest margin of the season against the Bulldogs on Sunday.
But a much tougher task awaits them when they host the high-flying Broncos who will not only be fit and recharged from a Round 25 bye but brimming with confidence carrying a six-game winning streak.
Buoyed by the recent re-signing of star prop Payne Haas and the incredible form of fullback Reece Walsh, Kevin Walters' side will be out to prove their premiership credentials having already wrapped up a spot in the top four.
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Team News
Raiders: Mass changes for the home side with Jack Wighton shifting to fullback and Matt Frawley returning to five-eighth. Seb Kris will return to the centres for the first time this season while Jarrod Croker shifts to the interchange bench. Meanwhile up front Emre Guler will now start at prop and Josh Papali'i on the bench. Jordan Rapana was shifted to the wing on Friday in place of Albert Hopoate (ribs).
Broncos: No further changes after forward leader Pat Carrigan (foot soreness) was a late withdrawal, his place taken by Keenan Palasia. Skipper Adam Reynolds will miss the game with a calf injury, his place taken by Jock Madden. Veteran winger Corey Oates (knee) returns for his long-awaited 200th NRL game.
Match: Raiders v Broncos
Round 26 -
home Team
Raiders
away Team
Broncos
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Raiders is number 20 Jack WightonFullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh
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Winger for Raiders is number 1 Jordan RapanaWinger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates
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Centre for Raiders is number 4 Matthew TimokoCentre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
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Centre for Raiders is number 21 Sebastian KrisCentre for Broncos is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
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Winger for Raiders is number 5 Nick CotricWinger for Broncos is number 5 Selwyn Cobbo
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Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Matt FrawleyFive-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam
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Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal FogartyHalfback for Broncos is number 7 Jock Madden
Forwards
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Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph TapineProp for Broncos is number 8 Thomas Flegler
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Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Zac WoolfordHooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters
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Prop for Raiders is number 15 Emre GulerProp for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Kurt Capewell
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
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Lock for Raiders is number 13 Corey HorsburghLock for Broncos is number 19 Keenan Palasia
Interchange
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Interchange for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod CrokerInterchange for Broncos is number 14 Tyson Smoothy
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Interchange for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papali'iInterchange for Broncos is number 15 Brendan Piakura
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Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom StarlingInterchange for Broncos is number 16 Kobe Hetherington
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Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Ata MariotaInterchange for Broncos is number 17 Corey Jensen
Reserves
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Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Pasami SauloReplacement for Broncos is number 18 Jesse Arthars
Match Officials
- Referee: Adam Gee
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
- Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Raiders have won four of their past five games against the Broncos.
- Second-rower Kurt Capewell is the only Broncos player who has won an NRL game at GIO Stadium.
- Raiders winger Nick Cotric has scored six tries in his past six games against the Broncos.
- The Broncos have won four from six in 2022-23 when they have played without Adam Reynolds.
- Raiders centre Jarrod Croker will play his 150th game at GIO Stadium.
- Broncos winger Corey Oates will play his 200th NRL game.
Match: Raiders v Broncos
Round 26 -
home Team
Raiders
7th Position
away Team
Broncos
1st Position
Venue: GIO Stadium, Canberra
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
