Sea Eagles v Broncos: Fogarty back on deck; Duffy steps up
The Sea Eagles are out to prove last week's loss to the Panthers was a mere hiccup as they return home to face the Broncos at 4 Pines Park.
The two-point defeat to Penrith ended Kieran Foran's unbeaten start to his coaching career, however there were plenty of positive signs in a tense tussle.
Edge forward Haumole Olakau'atu continues to press his claim for an Origin jumper, while Lehi Hopoate has shown a knack for finding the try line.
The challenges don't get any easier this weekend when the Sea Eagles host the defending premiers in a Saturday night blockbuster.
Brisbane are licking their wounds after a bruising loss to the Roosters, with Deine Mariner and Adam Reynolds joining an already bulging casualty ward.
A disappointing first half ultimately cost the Broncos and coach Michael Maguire will be out to ensure they burst out of the gates on Saturday.
Reece Walsh hit the ground running in his return from a facial fracture and is set for a fascinating positional battle with Sea Eagles fullback Tolu Koula.
The pair are two of the brightest young stars in the sport and have the ability to break a game open with fast footwork and a lightning blast of speed.
Match: Sea Eagles v Broncos
Round 10 -
home Team
Sea Eagles
7th Position
away Team
Broncos
9th Position
Venue: 4 Pines Park, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Sea Eagles: Jamal Fogarty has been named to start at halfback after he was a late withdrawal last week with a groin injury. Young gun Joey Walsh reverts to the six-man bench as a result. Ethan Bullemor comes into the starting side after prop Kobe Hetherington suffered a head knock last week.
Broncos: Tom Duffy will wear the No.7 jumper for the second time this year after Adam Reynolds was ruled out due to a head knock suffered in last week's tight loss to the Roosters. In other changes to the backline, Jesse Arthars replaces suspended centre Kotoni Staggs and young gun Antonio Verhoeven steps in for injured winger Deine Mariner (leg). Preston Riki returns from suspension on the interchange while veteran playmaker Ben Hunt has been named in the reserves as he chases an early return from a knee injury.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tolutau KoulaFullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh
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Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason SaabWinger for Broncos is number 2 Josiah Karapani
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Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Clayton FaulaloCentre for Broncos is number 3 Jesse Arthars
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Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Reuben GarrickCentre for Broncos is number 4 Gehamat Shibasaki
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Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Lehi HopoateWinger for Broncos is number 5 Antonio Verhoeven
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Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Luke BrooksFive-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam
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Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Jamal FogartyHalfback for Broncos is number 7 Thomas Duffy
Forwards
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Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela PasekaProp for Broncos is number 8 Ben Talty
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Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Brandon WakehamHooker for Broncos is number 9 Cory Paix
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Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Ethan BullemorProp for Broncos is number 10 Jack Gosiewski
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2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Xavier Willison
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2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Ben Trbojevic2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
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Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake TrbojevicLock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan
Interchange
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Jake SimpkinInterchange for Broncos is number 14 Josh Rogers
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Nathan BrownInterchange for Broncos is number 15 Preston Riki
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Jackson SherebInterchange for Broncos is number 16 Va'a Semu
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Siosiua TaukeiahoInterchange for Broncos is number 17 Aublix Tawha
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 18 Blake WilsonInterchange for Broncos is number 18 Hayze Perham
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Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 19 Joey WalshInterchange for Broncos is number 19 Phillip Coates
Reserves
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Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 20 Josh FeledyReserve for Broncos is number 20 Jaiyden Hunt
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Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 21 Zach Dockar-ClayReserve for Broncos is number 21 Ben Hunt
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Reserve for Sea Eagles is number 22 Simione LaiafiReserve for Broncos is number 22 Kane Bradley
Sea Eagles Ins
- Jamal Fogarty
- Josh Feledy
- Simione Laiafi
- Zach Dockar-Clay
Broncos Ins
- Antonio Verhoeven
- Ben Hunt
- Hayze Perham
- Kane Bradley
- Phillip Coates
- Preston Riki
Sea Eagles Outs
- Kobe Hetherington
Broncos Ins
- Adam Reynolds
- Deine Mariner
- Kotoni Staggs
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Sea Eagles have conceded 18 points or less in all five games under interim coach Kieran Foran.
- The Broncos have not won at 4 Pines Park since 2010.
- Sea Eagles winger Lehi Hopoate has scored seven tries in his last five games.
- Only two Broncos (Jack Gosiewski and Jesse Arthars) have won an NRL game at 4 Pines Park.
- Sea Eagles captain Jake Trbojevic will play his 250th NRL game.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
