Suncorp Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 9 NRL game between Brisbane Broncos and Sydney Roosters. The game kicks off at 8:00 pm with Brisbane Broncos heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Brisbane Broncos vs. Sydney Roosters game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday May 3, 2024 at 8:00 pm
Where: Suncorp Stadium
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Brisbane Broncos vs Sydney Roosters Preview
Eight weeks on from an explosive Las Vegas blockbuster, Brisbane Broncos and Sydney Roosters look every bit the premiership contenders ahead of this Suncorp Stadium showdown.
The Roosters won that dramatic, high-quality Round 1 clash 20-10 with James Tedesco, Victor Radley and Joey Manu in exquisite touch.
Theyre yet to win back-to-back games in 2024, but their four losses were by seven points or less and are coming off a 60-18 obliteration of the Dragons.
Sam Walker was the Anzac Day star, with Manu, Lindsay Collins, Nat Butcher and Connor Watson also shining.
Despite regular injury interruptions to their biggest names, the 5-3 Broncos have got into a groove with three straight 13+ wins over the Dolphins, Raiders and Tigers.
Last weeks 34-10 defeat of the Tigers at Campbelltown came on the back of outstanding goal-line defence during the first half, breaking the hosts spirit before Reece Walsh, Adam Reynolds and co. lit the attacking fuse.
The Broncos get Ezra Mam and Selwyn Cobbo back from one-week layoffs, which means theres no place for Corey Oates or Jock Madden in the Broncos strongest line-up since Round 2.
Daniel Tupou (knee) comes back into the Roosters backline for Michael Jennings, while Victor Radley (hamstring) is in the reserves contingent.
It was the Broncos sixth loss from their last eight games against the Roosters. The Tricolours have won the last three encounters at Suncorp Stadium, though the Broncos powered to a 32-10 victory at The Gabba in the clubs only 2023 clash.
The Broncos have been untouchable at Suncorp, winning their last six home games by double-digit margins.
The Roosters went 1-3 in Queensland last year and are leaving NSW for the first time since the Vegas jaunt.
The $1.40 favourite Broncos are hard to back against in their current mood, but the Roosters come to town with a head of steam and this shapes as another barnburner with a finals feel between the clubs.
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Brisbane Broncos vs Sydney Roosters Tip
We're tipping Brisbane Broncos to win at $1.42 odds.
Brisbane Broncos vs Sydney Roosters Teams
Broncos team: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Jesse Arthars 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Selwyn Cobbo 5. Deine Mariner 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Corey Jensen 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Tyson Smoothy 15. Xavier Willison 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Fletcher Baker 18. Corey Oates 19. Benjamin Te Kura 20. Jaiyden Hunt 21. Tristan Sailor 22. Blake Mozer
Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 4. Joseph Manu 5. Dominic Young 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Brandon Smith 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Nat Butcher 13. Connor Watson 14. Siua Wong 15. Naufahu Whyte 16. Egan Butcher 17. Terrell May 18. Fetalaiga Pauga 19. Sitili Tupouniua 20. Zach Dockar-Clay 21. Sandon Smith 22. Victor Radley
