Round 26 vs. Canberra Raiders Discussion

[Big Pete]

Canberra Raiders vs. Brisbane Broncos
GIO Stadium, Saturday 26 August 2023
Kick Off: 7:35pm

1. Jordan Rapana 2. Albert Hopoate 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Nick Cotric 6. Matt Frawley 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali'i 9. Zac Woolford 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Corey Horsburgh

14. Tom Starling 15. Emre Guler 16. James Schiller 17. Ata Mariota

18. Pasami Saulo 19. Brad Morkos 20. Jack Wighton 21. Sebastian Kris 22. Adrian Trevilyan

1. Reece Walsh 2. Corey Oates 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Ezra Mam 7. Jock Madden 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. Corey Jensen

18. Jesse Arthars 19. Keenan Palasia 20. Martin Taupau 21. Tristan Sailor 22. Deine Mariner​

 

[Big Pete]

Adam Reynolds has been ruled out with a mild calf strain. If it was a final, he would have played but the Broncos aren't taking any chances.

Corey Oates trained at the left wing, while Arthars filled in on the right for Selwyn Cobbo.

There is some speculation online that Blake Mozer could debut, but it seems to be based on a friendly interaction Mozer and Palasia had on instagram.

 

[Showtime]

Scrappy win but a win nonetheless. Reece Walsh’s knee was concerning at the time but he stayed on the field and it didn’t appear that anyone was too concerned in the sheds after the game. Piakura looked like he copped a head knock but stayed on the field was the only other concern.

Thought Jensen had a really strong game and everyone else was solid.

Corey Parker seemed to indicate that Reynolds and Carrigan won’t play until week 1 of the finals which is a little disappointing because I’m sick of being beaten by Melbourne.