Titans v Broncos: Murphy sticks solid; Ferguson's timely return
This is undoubtedly the clash to watch in Round 8, with the result having major implications for the race for a top-two finish.
The Titans continued their outstanding campaign with a commanding 26-10 victory over the Dragons, once again showcasing the balance between their powerful forward pack and dynamic outside backs.
Brisbane enters this one after surrendering a 14-4 half-time lead to go down 34-20 to the undefeated Roosters. Despite the loss, the Broncos remain one of the competition's benchmark teams and will view this as an opportunity to immediately respond.
Gold Coast's confidence is soaring, while Brisbane's champion players will be determined to bounce back. Expect an intense, high-quality encounter.
Match: Titans v Broncos
Round 8 -
home Team
Titans
2nd Position
away Team
Broncos
5th Position
Venue: Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
Team News
Titans: No late changes as Karyn Murphy takes a settled line-up into the SEQ derby. Young gun Lily Kolc will play her 25th game, sharing the hooking duties with captain Georgia Hale. Samoa and Queensland back Destiny Mino-Sinapati has been retained as the reserve after making a successful return from a knee injury in the BMD Premiership last week.
Broncos: No late changes on game day for the Broncos. Origin rake Jada Ferguson returns to start, shifting Destiny Brill to the bench. With Bri Clark suspended for two matches, Lillian Yarrow moves back to prop while Bree Spreadborough is named at lock.
Match: Titans v Broncos
Round 8 -
home Team
Titans
away Team
Broncos
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Titans is number 1 Lily PatstonFullback for Broncos is number 1 Tamika Upton
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Winger for Titans is number 2 Georgia GreyWinger for Broncos is number 2 Kerri Johnson
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Centre for Titans is number 3 Jaime ChapmanCentre for Broncos is number 3 Deleni Paitai
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Centre for Titans is number 4 Phoenix-Raine HippiCentre for Broncos is number 4 Julia Robinson
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Winger for Titans is number 5 Indie BostockWinger for Broncos is number 5 Caitlin Urwin
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Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Teagan LeviFive-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Georgia Bartlett
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Halfback for Titans is number 7 Lauren BrownHalfback for Broncos is number 7 Jesse Southwell
Forwards
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Prop for Titans is number 8 Laikha ClarkeProp for Broncos is number 8 Shannon Mato
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Hooker for Titans is number 9 Georgia HaleHooker for Broncos is number 9 Jada Ferguson
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Prop for Titans is number 10 Fanua RimoniProp for Broncos is number 10 Lillian Yarrow
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2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Evania Isa'ako2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Lauren Dam
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2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Ivana Lolesio2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Romy Teitzel
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Lock for Titans is number 13 Sienna LofipoLock for Broncos is number 13 Bree Spreadborough
Interchange
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Interchange for Titans is number 14 Lily KolcInterchange for Broncos is number 14 Destiny Brill
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Interchange for Titans is number 15 Eta SikaheleInterchange for Broncos is number 15 Chelsea Lenarduzzi
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Interchange for Titans is number 16 Jasmine SoliaInterchange for Broncos is number 16 Rhemy Hinckesman
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Interchange for Titans is number 17 Takoda ThompsonInterchange for Broncos is number 17 Harlem Walker
Reserves
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Replacement for Titans is number 19 Destiny Mino-SinapatiReplacement for Broncos is number 18 Reegan Hicks
Match Officials
- Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Titans have averaged over 31 points per game in six consecutive victories
- The Broncos have won three of their last four games against the Titans
- The Titans have the second-best defensive record after seven rounds, behind the Roosters
- Broncos fullback Tamkia Upton has scored 28 tries in her last 19 games
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
