Broncos v Knights: Robbo hits half-century; Kirkpatrick steps up
This one is a big one. Two competition heavyweights colliding in Brisbane.
Brisbane maintained their perfect start to the season with a convincing 40-12 win over Wests Tigers in Round 3, while Newcastle responded to their tight Round 2 loss to the Roosters by dismantling the Dragons 38-0.
The Broncos have once again established themselves as the benchmark. Their attack continues to fire, their defence remains reliable and their ability to control games through all areas of the field has been the key to their unbeaten start.
The Knights arrive carrying their own confidence after delivering their most complete performance yet. Their defensive effort against St George was particularly impressive and demonstrated the resilience that has long underpinned the club's success in the NRLW.
The battle between the two spines will attract significant attention. Both sides possess game-breakers capable of producing moments of brilliance, and composure in key moments could ultimately determine the result.
Match: Broncos v Knights
Round 4 -
home Team
Broncos
1st Position
away Team
Knights
3rd Position
Venue: Totally Workwear Stadium, Brisbane
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Broncos: Two changes to the interchange bench for the Broncos with Rhemy Hinckesman returning after sitting out last week following a head knock. Reegan Hicks has also been added to the bench, with Harlem Walker and last week's debutant Deleni Paitai moving into the reserves.
Knights: The Knights were dealt a devasting injury blow last week, with captain and representative second rower Yasmin Meakes ruled out for the season with a ruptured ACL. Jule Kirkpatrick comes from the bench to start in the second row, with Grace Giampino joining the interchange bench. Kayla Romaniuk will lead the side as captain for the remainder of the season.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Tamika UptonFullback for Knights is number 1 Lucy Spain
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Winger for Broncos is number 2 Kerri JohnsonWinger for Knights is number 2 Shanice Parker
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Centre for Broncos is number 3 Georgia BartlettCentre for Knights is number 3 Sidney Taylor
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Centre for Broncos is number 4 Julia RobinsonCentre for Knights is number 4 Tenika Willison
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Winger for Broncos is number 5 Caitlin UrwinWinger for Knights is number 5 Mercedez Taulelei-Siala
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Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ali BrigginshawFive-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Kirra Dibb
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Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Jesse SouthwellHalfback for Knights is number 7 Georgia Roche
Forwards
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Prop for Broncos is number 8 Lillian YarrowProp for Knights is number 8 Tayla Predebon
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Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Jada FergusonHooker for Knights is number 9 Olivia Higgins
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Prop for Broncos is number 10 Brianna ClarkProp for Knights is number 10 Tiana Davison
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Lauren Dam2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Fane Finau
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Romy Teitzel2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Jules Kirkpatrick
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Lock for Broncos is number 13 Bree SpreadboroughLock for Knights is number 13 Kayla Romaniuk
Interchange
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Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Rhemy HinckesmanInterchange for Knights is number 14 Botille Vette-Welsh
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Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Chelsea LenarduzziInterchange for Knights is number 15 Sienna Yeo
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Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Shannon MatoInterchange for Knights is number 16 Amelia Pasikala
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Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Reegan HicksInterchange for Knights is number 17 Grace Giampino
Reserves
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Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Tara McGrath-WestReplacement for Knights is number 18 Nakia Davis-Welsh
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Reserve for Broncos is number 19 Deleni PaitaiReserve for Knights is number 19 Cheyelle Robins-Reti
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Reserve for Broncos is number 20 Harlem WalkerReserve for Knights is number 20 Simone Karpani
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Reserve for Broncos is number 21 Linneke GeversReserve for Knights is number 21 Joeli Morris
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Reserve for Broncos is number 22 Amanii MisaReserve for Knights is number 22 Stella Lewis
Broncos Ins
- Amanii Misa
- Linneke Gevers
- Rhemy Hinckesman
- Tara McGrath-West
Knights Ins
- Cheyelle Robins-Reti
- Grace Giampino
- Joeli Morris
- Nakia Davis-Welsh
- Stella Lewis
Broncos Outs
Knights Ins
- Yasmin Meakes
Match Officials
- Referee: Kasey Badger
- Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Broncos have won their last three games against the Knights
- The Knights will play at Totally Workwear Stadium for the first time
- Broncos centre Julia Robinson will make her 50th NRLW appearance
- Knights pair Shanice Parker and Tayla Predebon will play their 50th NRLW games
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
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