NRL 2025 LIVE updates: Moses returns as Eels take on Broncos in Brisbane
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Team lists: How they'll line up
Brisbane Broncos
1. Reece Walsh 2. Josiah Karapani 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Jesse Arthars 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Xavier Willison 9. Ben Hunt 10. Payne Haas 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan.
Bench: 14. Billy Walters 15. Kobe Hetherington 16. Corey Jensen 17. Jack Gosiewski
Parramatta Eels
1. Joash Papali'i 2. Zac Lomax 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Sean Russell 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Dean Hawkins 7. Mitchell Moses 8. J'maine Hopgood 9. Ryley Smith 10. Junior Paulo 11. Charlie Guymer 12. Jack Williams 13. Dylan Walker
Bench: 14. Tallyn Da Silva 15. Luca Moretti 16. Matt Doorey 17. Sam Tuivait
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Hello and welcome to tonight's coverage from the Broncos' clash with Parramatta at Suncorp Stadium.
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Payne Haas is back for Brisbane while Mitch Moses makes his long-awaited return for the Eels, who are searching for a turnaround after three losses on the bounce.
The Broncos have won five straight and are short-priced favourites here, though Parramatta very much have an eye on the future with the Newcastle-bound Dylan Brown again left out of the team.
One big part of that future is young gun Joash Papalii, who shifts from five-eighth to his favoured position of fullback to cover for the injured Isaiah Iongi.
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Sydney Morning Herald
3 hours ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
All-out attack is the key to beating the Storm. The Broncos have the men to do it
If the Broncos win tonight, they're a big chance of making the top four. It will all come down to Penrith; in rounds 24 (Storm), 25 (Raiders) and 26 (Bulldogs), the premiers play the top three teams. The joker up Penrith's sleeve is the point they earned from a draw earlier in the season. The Storm will put a lot of energy into their defence, whereas the Broncos will put a lot of energy into their attack. It's a case of contrasting styles, but if it sticks for the Broncos, they are so dangerous. Reece Walsh sums up Brisbane; if it sticks for him, they're hard to beat. For mine, the Storm are still the favourites to win the competition. Even if Jahrome Hughes can't return for the finals, they can still win it. There are question marks over Nelson Asofa-Solomona, whether he can get himself back in shape and into the team. They really missed him last year in the grand final against Penrith. There are great match-ups all over the field. The five-eighths, Munster and Mam, are great runners of the ball. Munster will want a big game against the Broncos, and I reckon Ezra's getting better each week. Then there's Harry Grant versus the Broncos ruck defence. Harry is in incredible form; he's a run threat, and his pass selection close to the line is just top-notch. The Brisbane markers and ruck defence will have to be on because if they're not, Harry will carve them up. The other big match-up I can't wait for is between the NSW front-rowers, Payne Haas and Stefano Utoikamanu. Will they be the Samoan two props at the end of the year? Both are huge men, are great attacking forwards with huge frames, both fit and fast. These clashes will shake the stadium. There will be nothing in it. The Storm's bench looks a bit stronger, and they're so tough to beat down there in Melbourne. Joey's tip: Storm by four First try scorer: Grant Anderson Man of the match: Cameron Munster Walker v Katoa is a peek into the future for Origin Sam Walker and Isaiya Katoa are genuine halfbacks and will be playing against each other in Origin in four or five years. I can see a Maroons pairing of Tom Dearden and Sam Walker complementing each other's game; that would be a really good combination. Katoa and Walker are different players and body shapes. Katoa is 93 kg, Walker is just 78kg wringing wet - he looks like a heavyweight jockey. Walker's a throwback to the early 1990s halfback; he looks like Aflie Langer and plays what he sees, without a safety net. With Sam, you've got to take the good with the bad. He's going to make some terrible errors, but on the flipside, he's going to come up with some breathtaking, attacking brilliance. Katoa is so different. He likes set plays, and he does them better than anyone. He's fairly calculated, the way he plays the percentages, and has got more of a running game than Walker. He's also a better defender, just with that bigger body. Here's how I compare them in key areas: Passing game: Katoa 9/10, Walker 7 Long kicking: Katoa 8, Walker 7 Short kicking game: Katoa 7, Walker 10 Creativity: Katoa 7, Walker, 10 Defence: Katoa 9, Walker 7 Run threat: Katoa 7, Walker 7 Entertainment value: Katoa 9, Walker 10 I would pay money each week to watch these two play. Walker warms my old halfback heart. Watching him play, he's so creative. When Walker makes an error, he's got a 'I don't give a rat's arse' attitude that's similar to James Maloney. He's a great halfback test case for young coaches. His dad, Ben, coached him through the juniors and let him play, let him make errors, let him try things. That's where you learn your hardest lessons, by making mistakes on the field. In contrast, Izzy [Katoa] is just an incredible halfback. He's my favourite player to watch at the moment. A big Sorry to Cody Walker there, he'd been that player for me for a long time. Katoa's passing and pass selection are on a whole other planet; it's the best in the game. The Dolphins are such an attacking threat, and a big reason is how straight Katoa plays, which frees up the likes of Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Jake Averillo. I predict Katoa and Walker will play a lot of rep footy against each other in Origin, but also for Australia and Tonga. We're very lucky to get to watch these two halfbacks. Ban the third-man-in legs tackle When the third man in the tackle dives at the legs from an unseen position, it's an absolute cheap shot. All teams are guilty of the cannonball tackle; I'm not just picking on Felise Kaufusi and the Dolphins. But Kaufusi's tackle broke the leg of Warriors back-rower Jacob Laban, who is out for the rest of the year. If two players are in the tackle, and the key here is if momentum has stopped, the third person can't come in. Loading Back when I was playing, the name of the game was to get the attacker to the ground as quickly as possible. Now it's the opposite; trying to hold them up, squeeze them tight and then let the third man sweep the leg. I know every team does it, but it's so dangerous, and the margin for error is so small. They say you have to tackle above the knees, but it's easy to get it wrong. It's led to attackers, when they get into contact, to turn around to look out for that third defender coming in. That's brought into play the crusher tackle. They need to eliminate that third man in. I hate it.
The Age
3 hours ago
- The Age
All-out attack is the key to beating the Storm. The Broncos have the men to do it
If the Broncos win tonight, they're a big chance of making the top four. It will all come down to Penrith; in rounds 24 (Storm), 25 (Raiders) and 26 (Bulldogs), the premiers play the top three teams. The joker up Penrith's sleeve is the point they earned from a draw earlier in the season. The Storm will put a lot of energy into their defence, whereas the Broncos will put a lot of energy into their attack. It's a case of contrasting styles, but if it sticks for the Broncos, they are so dangerous. Reece Walsh sums up Brisbane; if it sticks for him, they're hard to beat. For mine, the Storm are still the favourites to win the competition. Even if Jahrome Hughes can't return for the finals, they can still win it. There are question marks over Nelson Asofa-Solomona, whether he can get himself back in shape and into the team. They really missed him last year in the grand final against Penrith. There are great match-ups all over the field. The five-eighths, Munster and Mam, are great runners of the ball. Munster will want a big game against the Broncos, and I reckon Ezra's getting better each week. Then there's Harry Grant versus the Broncos ruck defence. Harry is in incredible form; he's a run threat, and his pass selection close to the line is just top-notch. The Brisbane markers and ruck defence will have to be on because if they're not, Harry will carve them up. The other big match-up I can't wait for is between the NSW front-rowers, Payne Haas and Stefano Utoikamanu. Will they be the Samoan two props at the end of the year? Both are huge men, are great attacking forwards with huge frames, both fit and fast. These clashes will shake the stadium. There will be nothing in it. The Storm's bench looks a bit stronger, and they're so tough to beat down there in Melbourne. Joey's tip: Storm by four First try scorer: Grant Anderson Man of the match: Cameron Munster Walker v Katoa is a peek into the future for Origin Sam Walker and Isaiya Katoa are genuine halfbacks and will be playing against each other in Origin in four or five years. I can see a Maroons pairing of Tom Dearden and Sam Walker complementing each other's game; that would be a really good combination. Katoa and Walker are different players and body shapes. Katoa is 93 kg, Walker is just 78kg wringing wet - he looks like a heavyweight jockey. Walker's a throwback to the early 1990s halfback; he looks like Aflie Langer and plays what he sees, without a safety net. With Sam, you've got to take the good with the bad. He's going to make some terrible errors, but on the flipside, he's going to come up with some breathtaking, attacking brilliance. Katoa is so different. He likes set plays, and he does them better than anyone. He's fairly calculated, the way he plays the percentages, and has got more of a running game than Walker. He's also a better defender, just with that bigger body. Here's how I compare them in key areas: Passing game: Katoa 9/10, Walker 7 Long kicking: Katoa 8, Walker 7 Short kicking game: Katoa 7, Walker 10 Creativity: Katoa 7, Walker, 10 Defence: Katoa 9, Walker 7 Run threat: Katoa 7, Walker 7 Entertainment value: Katoa 9, Walker 10 I would pay money each week to watch these two play. Walker warms my old halfback heart. Watching him play, he's so creative. When Walker makes an error, he's got a 'I don't give a rat's arse' attitude that's similar to James Maloney. He's a great halfback test case for young coaches. His dad, Ben, coached him through the juniors and let him play, let him make errors, let him try things. That's where you learn your hardest lessons, by making mistakes on the field. In contrast, Izzy [Katoa] is just an incredible halfback. He's my favourite player to watch at the moment. A big Sorry to Cody Walker there, he'd been that player for me for a long time. Katoa's passing and pass selection are on a whole other planet; it's the best in the game. The Dolphins are such an attacking threat, and a big reason is how straight Katoa plays, which frees up the likes of Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Jake Averillo. I predict Katoa and Walker will play a lot of rep footy against each other in Origin, but also for Australia and Tonga. We're very lucky to get to watch these two halfbacks. Ban the third-man-in legs tackle When the third man in the tackle dives at the legs from an unseen position, it's an absolute cheap shot. All teams are guilty of the cannonball tackle; I'm not just picking on Felise Kaufusi and the Dolphins. But Kaufusi's tackle broke the leg of Warriors back-rower Jacob Laban, who is out for the rest of the year. If two players are in the tackle, and the key here is if momentum has stopped, the third person can't come in. Loading Back when I was playing, the name of the game was to get the attacker to the ground as quickly as possible. Now it's the opposite; trying to hold them up, squeeze them tight and then let the third man sweep the leg. I know every team does it, but it's so dangerous, and the margin for error is so small. They say you have to tackle above the knees, but it's easy to get it wrong. It's led to attackers, when they get into contact, to turn around to look out for that third defender coming in. That's brought into play the crusher tackle. They need to eliminate that third man in. I hate it.
The Australian
a day ago
- The Australian
Brendan Piakura concussion concerns
Broncos back-rower Brendan Piakura has been warned to change his tackling technique - or risk being forced into premature retirement following his latest concussion scare. Broncos coach Michael Maguire has taken a safety-first approach, following NRL head-trauma protocols by resting Piakura for Thursday night's blockbuster against the Storm at AAMI Park. There are concerns about Piakura's long-term future in the sport after the Queensland Origin hopeful suffered his third concussion of the season last week, ruling him out of Brisbane's road trip to Melbourne. Piakura has suffered at least five concussions in the past four years, including failing a HIA (Head Injury Assessment) in a Queensland Cup preliminary final just two months after making his Broncos NRL debut in 2021. Just turned 23, Piakura has sustained concussions twice in premiership matches this season, before copping a third head knock at Brisbane's captain's run last Thursday, which saw him miss the Broncos' 60-14 rout of South Sydney. After three concussions in 117 days, the Broncos are taking no risks and Maguire has vowed to do everything possible to ensure Piakura makes a safe return on the eve of the finals series. 'We'll manage this but Brendan is fine,' Maguire said. 'He's been back at training (after missing the Souths game) but we're just making sure that we manage 'Brendy' in the right way. 'The first point of what I have always done is care for the player and that (his tackle technique) is something we have looked at.' Regarded as one of the code's most promising back-row prospects, Piakura has been tipped for stardom but has managed just 49 games in five seasons due to injuries and head knocks. The Queensland under-18s sensation was concussed in the dying minutes of Brisbane's defeat of Wests Tigers in round six attempting to tackle forward Alex Twal, colliding with his left shoulder. Last month, Piakura was ruled out in the opening minutes of Brisbane's win over the Titans at Cbus Super Stadium after his face slammed into the turf as he chased a kick to score a try. The hard-hitting forward also copped a head knock in Brisbane's round one opener against the Roosters last year in Las Vegas, but was cleared of concussion symptoms to play the following week. In the absence of Piakura, Jack Gosiewski will start in the back row against the Storm, while Payne Haas returns from a skin infection to bolster an engine room missing Xavier Willison, who broke his arm against the Rabbitohs. Piakura's scratching and the loss of Willison has opened the door for North Sydney front-row recruit Ben Talty and back-rower Jaiyden Hunt to be named on the bench against the Storm. Former Broncos skipper Corey Parker is a huge fan of Piakura and hopes the Cook Islands international is not forced into retirement by repeated concussions. 'It is a real worry,' Parker said. 'Brendan is a massive talent but unfortunately he seems to be in the mould of Victor Radley (Roosters lock) with his concussions. 'I love his aggression and the way he plays the game, but he's no good to anyone if he's constantly on the sidelines with head knocks. 'Brendan has made a good career so far out of creasing blokes in defence, but he needs to look at his tackle-tech zones and pick his moments. 'If he wants to be a long-term NRL player, he's going to have to make adjustments.' ROUND 23 TEAMS - INDIGENOUS ROUND STORM v BRONCOS Thursday, 7:50pm, AAMI Park Storm (Wurundjeri) 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. Grant Anderson 3. Jack Howarth 4. Nick Meaney 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Tyran Wishart 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero Interchange: 14. Jonah Pezet 15. Ativalu Lisati 16. Tui Kamikamica 17. Joe Chan Reserves: 18. Kane Bradley 19. Bronson Garlick 20. Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown 21. Alec MacDonald 22. Lazarus Vaalepu Broncos (Yuggera & Turrbal) 1. Reece Walsh 2. Selwyn Cobbo 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Deine Mariner 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Corey Jensen 9. Ben Hunt 10. Payne Haas 11. Jack Gosiewski 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan Interchange: 14. Billy Walters 15. Kobe Hetherington 16. Ben Talty 17. Jaiyden Hunt Reserves: 18. Tyson Smoothy 19 Jesse Arthars 20. Cory Paix 21. Josiah Karapani 22. Va'a Semu DOLPHINS v ROOSTERS Saturday, 5:30pm, Suncorp Stadium Dolphins (Turrbal, Yuggera, Ningy Ningy, & Kabi Kabi) 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Max Feagai 4. Tevita Naufahu 5. Jake Averillo 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Francis Molo 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Mark Nicholls 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Oryn Keeley 13. Kurt Donoghoe Interchange: 14. 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Josh Patston Reserves: 18. Arama Hau 19. Tom Weaver 20. Tukimihia Simpkins 21. Tony Francis 22. Ryan Foran Rabbitohs (Eora & Gadigal) 1. Jye Gray 2. Alex Johnston 3. Isaiah Tass 4. Tallis Duncan 5. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape 6. Ashton Ward 7. Jamie Humphreys 8. Jai Arrow 9. Siliva Havili 10. Sean Keppie 11. Euan Aitken 12. Jacob Host 13. Lachlan Hubner Interchange: 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Liam Le Blanc 16. Brandon Smith 17. Thomas Fletcher Reserves: 18. Tyrone Munro 19. Talanoa Penitani 20. Salesi Ataata 21. Shaquai Mitchell 22. Latrell Mitchell EELS v COWBOYS Sunday, 4:05pm, CommBank Stadium Eels (Dharug & Burramattagal) 1. Joash Papali'i 2. Zac Lomax 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Jordan Samrani 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Dean Hawkins 7. Mitchell Moses 8. J'maine Hopgood 9. Ryley Smith 10. Junior Paulo 11. Charlie Guymer 12. Jack Williams 13. Dylan Walker Interchange: 14. Tallyn Da Silva 15. Luca Moretti 16. Matt Doorey 17. Kelma Tuilagi Reserves: 18. Ronald Volkman 19. Dan Keir 20. Haze Dunster 21. 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