The Broncos came into the second game with plenty of hype after their heartbreaking grand final loss. But the Roosters – who made the semi-finals last season after a six-game winning streak – had other ideas.
The Eastern Suburbs club led 8-4 just before half-time when Sam Walker kicked a field goal. But it was disallowed due to illegal blockers. With the NRL cracking down on field goal interference, we could see a lot more of this.
But it didn’t matter: Fetalaiga Pauga scored early in the second half to give the Roosters a 14-4 lead.
Then Reece Walsh showed why he can be one of the most exciting and frustrating players in the game: he scored in the 59th minute to cut the margin to four points, and twelve minutes later he was found out in defence as Victor Radley scored the match-sealing try (and Walsh made the error that gave the Roosters possession).
But the double-header ended on a sour note, when Ezra Mam accused Spencer Leniu of an alledged racial slur. Leniu has been sent straight to the NRL judiciary on a contrary conduct charge.
Match Summary above courtesy of Not Six Again – NRL Fanatics & Banter. For more follow the link below.
- That’s nine straight for the Roosters on a Saturday v Qld opposition.
- Broncos won all their games on a Saturday in 2023 vs Sydney teams, but 0% thus far in 2024.
- That’s now two losses in a row for Queensland sides playing in USA.
- Ezra Mam topped the Missed Tackles count for this game, his nine was double his 2023 average per game.
- Jesse Arthars’ 197 Run Metres is better than any effort in 2023.
- Reece Walsh gave away three penalties v Roosters. He gave away 15 in 2023.
- Terrell May’s 93 Post Contact Metres is better than any effort in 2023.
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