Broncos v Storm: Madge sticks solid; Hughes boost for Bellamy
Few could have predicted that last year's grand finalists would enter their Round 26 showdown in 11th and 15th on the ladder and well out of the finals picture.
The Storm have won nine games and the Broncos seven and the end of the season can't come soon enough to allow time to reflect, regroup and re-focus for 2027.
The defending champs at least have momentum on their side this week after producing some slashing tries to run down the Raiders and spoil Big Papa's party last Friday.
With veteran Ben Hunt calling the shots the Broncos looked as sharp as they have for several weeks and they would love to turn it again for their loyal fans in their last home game.
Melbourne managed to give the Panthers a run for their money last Thursday but ultimately came up short to register a 13th loss for the season.
Match: Broncos v Storm
Round 26 -
home Team
Broncos
15th Position
away Team
Storm
11th Position
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Broncos: On the back of a stunning comeback win in Canberra, Michael Maguire sticks with the same 19-man squad with Ben Hunt again the starting half and Tom Duffy on the bench. Hayze Perham retains the No.1 jersey on the back of a standout display against the Raiders.
Storm: Jahrome Hughes has been named to return at halfback after three games out with a hamstring injury. Tyran Wishart moves to the centres after playing No.7 last week. He takes over from Jack Howarth, who has been stood down for the remainder of the year to undergo surgery on a previous shoulder injury. Marion Seve joins the interchange after two games in NSW Cup following an extended break with a triceps injury.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Hayze PerhamFullback for Storm is number 1 Sualauvi Faalogo
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Winger for Broncos is number 2 Josiah KarapaniWinger for Storm is number 2 Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown
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Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni StaggsCentre for Storm is number 3 Tyran Wishart
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Centre for Broncos is number 4 Deine MarinerCentre for Storm is number 4 Nick Meaney
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Winger for Broncos is number 5 Grant AndersonWinger for Storm is number 5 Moses Leo
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Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra MamFive-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
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Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Ben HuntHalfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes
Forwards
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Prop for Broncos is number 8 Xavier WillisonProp for Storm is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu
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Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy WaltersHooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant
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Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne HaasProp for Storm is number 10 Josh King
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Jaiyden Hunt2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Shawn Blore
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Oryn Keeley
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Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick CarriganLock for Storm is number 13 Trent Loiero
Interchange
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Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Blake MozerInterchange for Storm is number 14 Trent Toelau
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Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Aublix TawhaInterchange for Storm is number 15 Alec MacDonald
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Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Jack GosiewskiInterchange for Storm is number 16 Jack Hetherington
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Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Va'a SemuInterchange for Storm is number 17 Cooper Clarke
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Interchange for Broncos is number 18 Thomas DuffyInterchange for Storm is number 18 Angus Hinchey
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Interchange for Broncos is number 19 Gehamat ShibasakiInterchange for Storm is number 19 Marion Seve
Reserves
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Reserve for Broncos is number 20 Ben TaltyReserve for Storm is number 20 Davvy Moale
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Reserve for Broncos is number 21 Jesse ArtharsReserve for Storm is number 21 Hugo Peel
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Reserve for Broncos is number 22 Luke GaleReserve for Storm is number 22 Hayden Watson
Broncos Ins
- Ben Talty
- Jesse Arthars
- Luke Gale
Storm Ins
- Davvy Moale
- Hayden Watson
- Hugo Peel
- Jahrome Hughes
- Marion Seve
Broncos Outs
Storm Ins
- Jack Howarth
- Joe Chan
Match Officials
- Referee: Wyatt Raymond
- Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Broncos have won their last three games against the Storm.
- The Storm have the best winning record at Suncorp Stadium of any NRL club (71 per cent).
- The Broncos have lost their last eight games at Suncorp Stadium.
- Storm hooker Harry Grant has scored four tries in his last four games against the Broncos.
- The Broncos have conceded 140 points in their last four games.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
