Brisbane will be looking to bounce back this week against the Raiders after suffering a last-gasp loss last week where they let Newcastle steal a late win.
The Broncos were in control of the game for much of the match, but just couldn't shake the tenacious and talented Knights, with a late try and match-winning conversion from Jesse Southwell in the 69th minute handing the visitors their third loss of the season.
Canberra however held on against Parramatta last round to win their fourth game of the season, allowing the newcomers to maintain pace with the leading group on eight points and hold their place in the top four.
The Raiders scored 18 unanswered points through the first 20 minutes to set up the win, but were nearly made to pay for clocking off too early against the Eels who fought back in the second half.
Match: Broncos v Raiders
Round 6 -
home Team
Broncos
5th Position
away Team
Raiders
4th Position
Venue: Totally Workwear Stadium, Brisbane
Team News
Broncos: The Broncos remain unchanged an hour from kick off. Star back Julia Robinson has been named to make her return from a hamstring injury and slots straight onto the wing. Ashleigh Werner suffered a head knock in the first half of the match against the Knights and is out this week. Tafito Lafaele (hand) will make her NRL debut from the bench. Other ins for the home side this week see Brianna Clark (prop) and Jasmine Fogavini (interchange) return from suspension.
Raiders: The Raiders have made plenty of changes one hour from kick-off. Mackenzie Wiki is back from a foot injury, but has now switched to wing with Shakiah Tungai now at fullback with Apii Nicholls (foot injury) out. Centre Alanna Drummett is also out and there is plenty of swapping in the backline with Jessica Gentle moving from centre to wing for her Raiders debut. Grace Kemp and Hollie-Mae Dodd have both been named in the starting side this week, Kerehitina Matua will now start, while Tara Reinke stays on the bench. Ua Ravu and Elise Smith are now out and Eloise Ryan and Petesa Lio are both on the bench for their NRLW debuts. Forward Monalisa Soliola lasted just eight minutes in the match against the Eels and won't play this week due to an ankle injury. Emma Barnes (jaw) remains in the casualty ward.
Match: Broncos v Raiders
Round 6 -
home Team
Broncos
away Team
Raiders
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Hayley MaddickFullback for Raiders is number 5 Shakiah Tungai
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Winger for Broncos is number 2 Julia RobinsonWinger for Raiders is number 2 Madison Bartlett
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Centre for Broncos is number 3 Mele HufangaCentre for Raiders is number 3 Cheyelle Robins-Reti
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Centre for Broncos is number 4 Shenae CiesiolkaCentre for Raiders is number 22 Mackenzie Wiki
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Winger for Broncos is number 5 Lauren DamWinger for Raiders is number 21 Jessica Gentle
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Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Gayle BroughtonFive-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Zahara Temara
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Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Ali BrigginshawHalfback for Raiders is number 7 Ashleigh Quinlan
Forwards
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Prop for Broncos is number 8 Annetta-Claudia Nu'uausalaProp for Raiders is number 8 Grace Kemp
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Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Destiny BrillHooker for Raiders is number 9 Chanté Temara
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Prop for Broncos is number 10 Brianna ClarkProp for Raiders is number 10 Sophie Holyman
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Tazmin Rapana2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Hollie-Mae Dodd
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Romy Teitzel2nd Row for Raiders is number 16 Kerehitina Matua
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Lock for Broncos is number 13 Mariah DenmanLock for Raiders is number 13 Simaima Taufa
Interchange
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Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Lavinia GouldInterchange for Raiders is number 15 Ahlivia Ingram
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Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Tafito LafaeleInterchange for Raiders is number 17 Tara Reinke
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Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Chelsea LenarduzziInterchange for Raiders is number 18 Petesa Lio
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Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Jasmine FogaviniInterchange for Raiders is number 19 Ella Ryan
Reserves
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Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Jada FergusonReplacement for Raiders is number 11 Elise Smith
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- Broncos centre Mele Hufanga scored her sixth try in five games after running in against the Knights last week to top the tally in the competition.
- Raiders winger Madison Bartlett scored her 14th try at NRLW level against the Eels last round.
- The Raiders are now three from three at GIO Stadium and their only loss so far this season has been away in Round 1 at PointsBet Stadium, Sydney.
