Roosters Overpower Broncos After Early Blitz, Survive Fightback
The Sydney Roosters defeated the Brisbane Broncos 38-24 at Allianz Stadium on Saturday night. The Roosters led 30-0 early in the second half before the Broncos rallied to 30-24, but errors ended the comeback.
Injuries
Brisbane Broncos:
- Adam Reynolds: concussion, will miss next week's match against Manly.
- Jordan Karapani: ankle injury from a hip-drop tackle.
- Deine Mariner: cork injury.
Sydney Roosters:
- Lindsay Collins: concussion.
- Mark Nawaqanitawase: ankle injury, replaced by Cody Ramsey (returning after 1337 days out due to ulcerative colitis).
- Angus Crichton: knee injury.
Key Events
- James Tedesco was influential, setting up a try for Daly Cherry-Evans.
- Daniel Tupou scored his 190th try.
- Sam Walker scored one try and set up another.
- Reece Walsh scored and set up tries for the Broncos.
- Patrick Carrigan and Kotoni Staggs made errors that halted the Broncos' comeback; Staggs was sin-binned for an elbow to Hugo Savala's head.
Context
The Roosters have scored 205 points during a five-match winning streak.
Adam Reynolds will miss the next match due to concussion protocols.