Broncos v Wests Tigers: Paitai eyes debut; Tigers unchanged
Two unbeaten sides, one enthralling contest awaits.
The Broncos have scored 72 points and conceded just 20 across the first two rounds with Tamika Upton again reminding everyone of her class with a hat-trick against the Sharks.
The Tigers have quietly emerged as one of the stories of the season.
Consecutive wins have showcased a balanced roster capable of matching teams physically while also producing points through creativity and speed out wide.
Brisbane's experience in big matches may prove decisive, but the Tigers possess the attacking weapons to challenge the champs in ways few teams can. Their willingness to move the football and back themselves makes them dangerous opponents.
This clash feels like a genuine measuring stick for Wests Tigers.
Match: Broncos v Wests Tigers
Round 3 -
home Team
Broncos
1st Position
away Team
Wests Tigers
4th Position
Venue: Totally Workwear Stadium, Brisbane
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Broncos: Coach Scott Prince has made a minor tweak to his line-up with Deleni Paitai coming on to the bench for Harlem Walker, who will be 18th player this week. Paitai is in line to make her NRLW debut. Rhemy Hinckesman has been named on the interchange bench, with the club seeking a second opinion from a neurologist after she was ruled out following a HIA last game. Her playing will be dependent on that outcome.
Wests Tigers: No changes for the Wests Tigers outfit who have now won two games in a row, already topping their total tally of wins in the 2025 season. They face their toughest challenge yet of the season this week, taking on the defending premiers Brisbane. Christian Pio was charged for dangerous contact last week, but will be free to play and will receive a Warning after taking an early guilty plea.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Tamika UptonFullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Caitlin Turnbull
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Winger for Broncos is number 2 Kerri JohnsonWinger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Emily Bass
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Centre for Broncos is number 3 Georgia BartlettCentre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Namoe Gesa
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Centre for Broncos is number 4 Julia RobinsonCentre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Shenai Lendill
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Winger for Broncos is number 5 Caitlin UrwinWinger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Lily Rogan
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Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ali BrigginshawFive-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Faythe Manera
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Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Jesse SouthwellHalfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Raecene McGregor
Forwards
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Prop for Broncos is number 8 Lillian YarrowProp for Wests Tigers is number 8 Sarah Togatuki
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Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Jada FergusonHooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Salma Nour
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Prop for Broncos is number 10 Brianna ClarkProp for Wests Tigers is number 10 Shaniece Monschau
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Lauren Dam2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Kezie Apps
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Romy Teitzel2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Shaylee Bent
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Lock for Broncos is number 13 Bree SpreadboroughLock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Holli Wheeler
Interchange
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Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Rhemy HinckesmanInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Christian Pio
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Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Chelsea LenarduzziInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Tara Reinke
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Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Shannon MatoInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Harmony Crichton
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Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Deleni PaitaiInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Brooke Talataina
Reserves
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Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Harlem WalkerReplacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Portia Bourke
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Reserve for Broncos is number 19 Reegan HicksReserve for Wests Tigers is number 19 Lucyannah Luamanu-Leiataua
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Reserve for Broncos is number 20 Tara McGrath-WestReserve for Wests Tigers is number 20 Leah Ollerton
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Reserve for Broncos is number 21 Linneke GeversReserve for Wests Tigers is number 21 Jetaya Faifua
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Reserve for Broncos is number 22 Tavarna PapaliiReserve for Wests Tigers is number 22 Tyla Amiatu
Broncos Ins
- Linneke Gevers
- Reegan Hicks
- Tara McGrath-West
- Tavarna Papalii
Wests Tigers Ins
- Jetaya Faifua
- Leah Ollerton
- Lucyannah Luamanu-Leiataua
- Tyla Amiatu
Broncos Outs
Wests Tigers Ins
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Broncos have won all three games against Wests Tigers.
- Wests Tigers are aiming for three consecutive wins for the first time.
- Broncos fullback Tamika Upton has scored 16 tries in her last eight NRLW games.
- Wests Tigers halfback Raecene McGregor has kicked nine goals from 10 attempts over the opening two rounds.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
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