Round 24 vs. Parramatta Eels Discussion

[Big Pete]

Brisbane Broncos vs. Parramatta Eels
The Gabba, Friday 11 August 2023
Kick Off: 8:00pm

1. Reece Walsh 2. Deine Mariner 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Thomas Flegler 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan

14. Tyson Smoothy 15. Brendan Piakura 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Keenan Palasia

18. Corey Jensen 19. Xavier Willison 20. Tristan Sailor 21. Jock Madden 22. Jordan Pereira

1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Bailey Simonsson 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Daejarn Asi 5. Sean Russell 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Joe Ofahengaue 9. Joey Lussick 10. Junior Paulo 11. Andrew Davey 12. Bryce Cartwright 13. J'maine Hopgood

14. Luca Moretti 15. Ryan Matterson 16. Wiremu Greig 17. Brendan Hands

18. Makahesi Makatoa 19. Waqa Blake 20. Ofahiki Ogden 21. Ky Rodwell 22. Jack Murchie​

 

[Big Pete]

Brisbane will be gunning for their sixth straight win when they take on the Eels this Friday. It will be their longest streak of wins and their cause will be aided by the inclusion of Adam Reynolds, Jordan Riki & Kobe Hetherington.

The challenge for the Broncos is that after last week's win against the Cowboys without Reynolds, they've started to pop up in the media as the Panthers biggest threat. It's easy to get complacent in such a situation and while this Broncos outfit appears to have learned it's lessons from last season if there is one team that can expose them, it's the Eels.

The Eels have historically handed Brisbane some of its most demoralising losses. Whether it was the opening game of QEII Stadium or the 2019 Week One final, there is a long history of disappointment for the Broncos.

Going in this doesn't appear to be much of a talking point. In fact the biggest talking point right now is the future of Payne Haas after coach Kevie Walters boldly declared Haas would re-sign before the finals. Otherwise it appears to be business as usual for the Broncos, which with their momentum, is a good sign heading into the clash.

 

[Captain Apollo]