NYC Round 19 - Rabbitohs vs Broncos

[Big Pete]

NYC - Round 19
Saturday, 16th of July, 2016

1. Dylan O'Connor 2. Tom Perrin 3. Tarquinn Butler 4. Bailey Sciach-Wise 5. Josh Ellison 6. Christian Wakeham 7. Chad O'Donnell 8. Toby Rudolf 9. Maia Sands 10. Brock Gray 11. Cameron Murray 12. Keaon Kolomatangi 13. Gabriel Hamlin 14. Phoenix Hunt 15. Jacob McCudden 16. Tim Davis 17. Josh Saunders	1. Corey Allan 2. Nikau TeRupe 3. Sam Leach 4. Gehemat Shibasaki 5. David Fauid 6. Jamayne Isaako 7. Will Brimson 8. Jai Whitbread 9. Tristian Hope 10. Max Elliott 11. Josh Rudolph 12. Michael Molo 13. Kalolo Saitaua 14. Patrick Carrigan 15. Sam Elliott 16. Lachlan Barr 17. Dale Madden
18. Haimona Hirota
Coach: David Penna	Coach: Craig Hodges
Referee: Drew Oultram Sideline Officials: Dave Ryan & Josh McGowan	Venue: ANZ Stadium Kick-Off: 5:15pm

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[Big Pete]

After back-to-back losses, this stands as a must-win game for the Brisbane Broncos Under 20s. They currently sit 9th on the ladder, 3 points behind Newcastle Knights so a win here will be crucial.

Coach Craig Hodges has only made one change to the team that lost in Round 17. Promising half Gerome Burns makes his return, replacing the injured Will Brimson at halfback.

Both Gehemat Shibasaki and Max Elliott are set to back-up after the Under 20s Origin, which New South Wales prevailed 36 points to 22.

 

[Big Pete]

Two late tries to Smith and Shibasaki has the Broncos up at half-time, 24 points to 10.

Brisbane Broncos 24 (Rudolph, Burns, Smith, Shibasaki tries; Isaako 4/4 goals) lead South Sydney Rabbitohs 10 (Ellison 2; O'Donnell 1/2 goals)

The second half is underway.

 

[Big Pete]

Isaako crosses to extend the Broncos lead.

With only nine minutes left to play, Brisbane lead 42-26.

Far from a complete performance, but I'm sure the players are enjoying themselves.

 

[Big Pete]

Two late tries to Fauid and Smith extends the scores.

That's full-time

BRISBANE BRONCOS 52 defeated SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 20

 

[Big Pete]

Talking Points

Gerome Burns
The Clydesdale junior was impressive in his return game, scoring two tries and creating three others in the Broncos dominant 52-20 victory over Souths. The Broncos are a more potent team with him in the side (an average of 36 with him in the side v 22 without him) and boast a promising winning record 4-1. At only 18 years of age, the young half has an exciting future in-front of him.

The Return of Lindsay Collins
The Roosters-bound prop made his long-awaited return in style racking up an impressive 149m in a powerful 31 minute performance.


52 POINTS
A season high for the Broncos with 28 points being scored at the back end of both halves.

 

[Brad Miers]

Has Hipgrave fallen off the face of the earth?