Broncos v Warriors: Walker's on; Nicholls, Albert-Jones eye returns
The Broncos enter the final round as one of the form teams after securing consecutive wins for the first time since mid-season.
Brisbane overcame the Dragons 24-16 in Wollongong, with captain Tamika Upton delivering another masterclass. The superstar fullback finished with one try, two try assists, four line breaks and more than 200 run metres. What a weapon.
For the Warriors, the equation is simple. After a fourth straight loss, this is their final chance to salvage a season that once had them firmly inside the top four. Their 40-32 loss to Cronulla highlighted both their attacking potential and defensive vulnerabilities.
The visitors have enough strike power to trouble Brisbane, particularly through their physical forward pack and dangerous outside backs. However, tightening their defence against one of the competition's most experienced spines will be key.
Match: Broncos v Warriors
Round 11 -
home Team
Broncos
3rd Position
away Team
Warriors
7th Position
Venue: Totally Workwear Stadium, Brisbane
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Broncos: Just a few tweaks to the bench for the Broncos, with Rhemy Hinckesman promoted from 18th player on to the interchange, swapping with Reegan Hicks. Harlem Walker also comes on to the bench in place of Tavarna Papalii, who made her club debut last week.
Warriors: A unchanged 1-17 for the Warriors, with former Broncos Stacey Waaka, Mele Hufanga (both in the centres), Gayle Broughton (five-eighth) and Annetta Nuuausala (bench) named to take on their old side. Skipper Apii Nicholls has been named in the reserves, as has Laishon Albert-Jones who suffered a leg injury early in the season.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Tamika UptonFullback for Warriors is number 1 Anastasia Sekene
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Winger for Broncos is number 2 Kerri JohnsonWinger for Warriors is number 2 Payton Takimoana
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Centre for Broncos is number 3 Deleni PaitaiCentre for Warriors is number 3 Mele Hufanga
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Centre for Broncos is number 4 Georgia BartlettCentre for Warriors is number 4 Stacey Waaka
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Winger for Broncos is number 5 Julia RobinsonWinger for Warriors is number 5 Lavinia Tauhalaliku
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Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ali BrigginshawFive-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Gayle Broughton
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Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Jesse SouthwellHalfback for Warriors is number 7 Patricia Maliepo
Forwards
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Prop for Broncos is number 8 Shannon MatoProp for Warriors is number 8 Annetta Nuuausala
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Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Jada FergusonHooker for Warriors is number 9 Jasmin Huriwai
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Prop for Broncos is number 10 Brianna ClarkProp for Warriors is number 10 Matekino Gray
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Lauren Dam2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Maarire Puketapu
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Romy Teitzel2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Shakira Baker
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Lock for Broncos is number 13 Lillian YarrowLock for Warriors is number 13 Kaiyah Atai
Interchange
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Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Rhemy HinckesmanInterchange for Warriors is number 14 Capri Paekau
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Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Chelsea LenarduzziInterchange for Warriors is number 15 Harata Butler
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Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Bree SpreadboroughInterchange for Warriors is number 16 Ashlee Matapo
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Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Harlem WalkerInterchange for Warriors is number 17 Metanoia Fetalaiga
Reserves
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Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Reegan HicksReplacement for Warriors is number 18 Mya Hill-Moana
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Reserve for Broncos is number 19 Caitlin UrwinReserve for Warriors is number 19 Tysha Ikenasio
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Reserve for Broncos is number 20 Tara McGrath-WestReserve for Warriors is number 20 Natalia Hickling
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Reserve for Broncos is number 21 Tavarna PapaliiReserve for Warriors is number 21 Apii Nicholls
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Reserve for Broncos is number 22 Amanii MisaReserve for Warriors is number 22 Laishon Albert-Jones
Broncos Ins
- Amanii Misa
- Caitlin Urwin
- Harlem Walker
- Tara McGrath-West
Warriors Ins
- Apii Nicholls
- Laishon Albert-Jones
- Natalia Hickling
- Tysha Ikenasio
Broncos Outs
Warriors Ins
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Peter Gough
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Broncos have won three from four against the Warriors
- The Warriors have lost four of their five games played in Australia this season
- Broncos fullback Tamika Upton has scored six tries in three games against the Warriors
- Warriors centre Stacey Waaka is on a six-game tryscoring streak
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
