Friday, March 29

NRL LIVE: Broncos star bombs certain try as clash with Dogs hangs in the balance


The Bulldogs have spoiled Adam Reynolds’ Broncos debut early, getting on the board first thanks to a Braidon Burns try.

The Dogs were able to capitalise off a Broncos error when fullback Tesi Niu dropped a stunning Matt Burton bomb — that sideline commentator James Hooper dubbed “genius.”

Brisbane hit back through Corey Oates who scored off a pinpoint Albert Kelly kick.

“That was special from Kelly,” Michael Ennis said.

“He had a split second to realise that Okunbor — who is a big man — would struggle to turn around if he landed that kick perfectly and in the blink of an eye just changed his kick and lobbed it straight over the top.

“That was outstanding from Kelly.”

Neither Burton or Reynolds could convert the tries to scores were locked up 4-all at half time.

A fired up Dogs outfit came out in the second half and it took just eight minutes for them to snatch back the lead through hooker Jeremy Marshall who burrowed over from dummy half.

Fox League commentator Warren Smith summed up the opening minutes of the second half when he said “who let the Dogs out?”

But five minutes later the tables turned as Herbie Farnworth stripped the ball off Braidon Burns and ran 50 metres to score. Reynolds slotted the conversion and the scores were once again all locked up.

Brisbane had a chance to take the lead but bombed what would have been a sensational try. Reynolds threw a stunning ball — between his legs — only for Kotoni Staggs to knock on over the line.

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After missing Round 1 due to catching Covid, Reynolds wears the No.7 jersey.

Broncos coach Kevin Walters locked in Reynolds’ halves partner with Albert Kelly remaining in the run-on side when the final 17 was confirmed one hour ahead of kick-off. Billy Walters will play a utility role off the bench.

“I think Adam will bring the best out in either one of those guys as well, with his leadership and his guidance,” coach Kevin Walters said.

Bulldogs trio Braidon Burns, Brent Naden and Jeremy Marshall-King have all passed concussion protocols from Round 1 and will face the Broncos.

Tevita Pangai Junior makes his Bulldogs debut against his former club after missing last week with a hamstring injury.

However coach Trent Barrett has made a late switch to his pack with Luke Thompson moving back to the bench and Corey Waddell taking his place.

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Tevita Pangai Junior will make his official club debut.Source: Supplied

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TEAMS

Bulldogs: 1. Matt Duffy 2. Jayden Okunbor 3. Braidon Burns 4. Brent Naden 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Matt Burton 7. Jake Averillo 15. Corey Waddell 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Paul Vaughan 11. Jack Hetherington 12. Tevita Pangai Junior 13. Josh Jackson 8. Luke Thompson 14. Bailey Biondi-Odo 16. Max King 17. Ava Seumanufagai Replacement player: 25. Aaron Schoupp

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Broncos: 1. Tesi Niu 2. Corey Oates 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Albert Kelly 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Keenan Palasia 9. Jake Turpin 10. Payne Haas 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 4. Ryan James 15. Kobe Hetherington 16. TC Robati 17. Billy Walters Replacement player: 18. Brenko Lee

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