2016 R20 - Broncos 12-31 Panthers @ Suncorp Stadium

[League Unlimited News]

NRL 2016 - Round 20
Brisbane Broncos v Penrith Panthers
Suncorp Stadium, Milton (TICKETS)
Friday 22 July 2016

Gates Open 5:20pm / U20s NYC 5:35pm / NRL 7:50pm

1. Darius Boyd 2. Corey Oates 11. Alex Glenn 4. James Roberts 5. Lachlan Maranta 6. Anthony Milford 7. Ben Hunt 8. Josh McGuire 9. Andrew McCullough 14. Jarrod Wallace 10. Adam Blair 12. Sam Thaiday 13. Corey Parker
Interchange: 3. Tom Opacic 15. Tevita Pangai Junior 16. Jai Arrow 18. Jo Ofanhengaue

1. Matt Moylan 2. Josh Mansour 3. Waqa Blake 4. Tyrone Peachey 5. Dallin Watene Zelezniak 6. Bryce Cartwright 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Leilani Latu 9. Peter Wallace 14. Suaia Matagi 11. Isaah Yeo 12. James Fisher-Harris 13. Trent Merrin
Interchange: 15. Sitaleki Akauola 16. Chris Grevsmuhl 17. Zak Hardaker 20. Moses Leota

Referees: Matt Cecchin, Matt Noyen
Sideline Officials: Nick Beashel, Chris Butler
Video Referees: Bernard Sutton, Steve Chiddy, Luke Patten

ISC QLD (Country Week)
Souths Logan v Norths @ Barcaldine, Sat 3pm
Burleigh v Ipswich @ Charleville, Sat 3pm
Townsville v Capras @ Alec Inch Oval, Mt Isa, Sat 4pm
Mackay v Wynnum @ Darryl Bourke Oval, Moranbah, Sat 5:30pm
Redcliffe v Pride @ Ravenshoe, Sun 2pm

ISP NSW
Penrith BYE​

 

[PenrithPanther45]

Will be a massive moment in our season if we win this. But, our defence is garbage, at least improvement was shown in the 2nd half against Parra. Anyway, Brisbane by 8

 

[TheFrog]

But, our defence is garbage

We are not the only side in this contest with that problem. The Broncos have conceded 30+ in four of the last seven, two of those 40+ including 48 vs Storm, who could easily have hit 50 if they had wanted. For all our well documented defensive issues we have conceded 30+ only once in that time (34) and only twice all year.

This will be closer than many think. If the Broncos think their issues are resolved after putting away a pretty broken Rabbitohs side without GI, they may have another thing coming, especially facing Hook.

 

[GongPanther]

Us by 4 if we play to our strengths and keep the dumb shit out of our game.

 

[Rhyno]

Broncos by 20

Will be one of the most boring games this year

 

[GongPanther]

Broncos by 20

Will be one of the most boring games this year

Gotta admit Ryno.You certainly are persistent.

 

[footy75]

If Panthers win they play finals.

Broncos by 12

 

[some11]

If the Panthers copy their second half performance from Round 3 they will win, and by that I mean every set should have at least three offloads.

 

[ed-grimley]

Penrith just got home over a decimated Parra. Brisbane won't Grand Final but will win this one.

 

[Alec's-saints]

Draw.

 

[Whino]

Can't see it happening we can't play 80 minutes. Broncs to give us a spanking. Only them taking us lightly would give us a sniff.

 

[THE CHAMP]

Brisbane by a crap load . Time to start the engines and drive right over the top of the panfers. Most confident of a win I've been all season

 

[I Bleed Maroon]

Penrith just got home over a decimated Parra. Brisbane won't Grand Final but will win this one.

People saying shit like this are just begging for a caning later. If Brisbane finish top 4, they have as good a chance as any of making the GF

 

[dogz08]

People saying shit like this are just begging for a caning later.

like you and jason smith?

 

[Timmah]

Match Preview:
Broncos v Panthers preview
Andrew Jackson | July 20 2016 6:46PM

After a string of disappointing losses, Penrith and Brisbane bounced back to record crucial wins in Round 19. Who will build upon their last start victory?

Having suffered two consecutive heavy defeats, last week's 30-10 win over the Rabbitohs secured Brisbane's spot in the Top 8 and now allows for a late surge towards a Top 4 spot. It's quite hard to pinpoint where exactly Brisbane's drop in form coalesced from when comparing the statistics between their victory over Souths and 48-6 thumping at the hands of Melbourne. In both games the Broncos completed at 78% whilst the differences between errors (9 and 8) and missed tackles (21 and 28) don't differ greatly. The quality in opposition, however, contrasted. The Rabbitohs gifted the Broncos countless opportunities, amassing a monumental 18 errors. The Storm, on the other hand, only made 4. Brisbane will be hoping to display similar resolve in defence this weekend, with their losses to the Bulldogs and Storm displaying uncharacteristically sloppy defensive efforts from Wayne Bennett's men. And with Penrith possessing attacking and offloading threats across the park, defence will be key on Friday night. Before last year's last gasp 8-5 victory, Penrith and Brisbane hadn't met at Suncorp Stadium since 2012, with Penrith's last victory at Suncorp taking place in 2011.

FULL PREVIEW: http://leagueunlimited.com/news/28768-broncos-v-panthers-preview/

 

[Vic Mackey]

Penrith have troubled the Broncos over the last couple of years and I think that will continue however Broncos to score a few late and win by 14

 

[Rhino_NQ]

the ease that french, fairamo etc found space out wide on sunday night is a major worry against blokes like milf, roberts and oates.

Latu to put one down cold on the 1st or 2nd tackle inside the broncos 20m zone. Whenever i am following the update on foxsports.com that is something i see pretty often

broncs by 8

 

[umina panther]

Penrith have troubled the Broncos over the last couple of years and I think that will continue however Broncos to score a few late and win by 14

Sounds about right

 

[Pennies]

Brisbane.

 

[ed-grimley]

People saying shit like this are just begging for a caning later. If Brisbane finish top 4, they have as good a chance as any of making the GF

A caning? WTF are you talking about?
If they make the four that is.