We take a look at Saturday nights (25/5/2019) Week 11 NRL match which is between the New Zealand Warriors and the Brisbane Broncos. View the odds and teams for both sides as well as our Tips and Bets for the match.
When: Saturday May 25, 5:30pm
Where: 1300Smiles Stadium
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Preview:
There was some real pride and passion about the Broncos last week, and for the first time this season, it was easy to buy into what Anthony Seibold’s team were selling.
Brisbane beat the reigning premiers by five-points at Suncorp, relieving some of the pressure after a very slow start to the season.
It now sets up what should be a fascinating trip to Auckland on Saturday night to face not only a Warriors side looking to string together their third straight win but also former teammate Kodi Nikorima.
New Zealand were all class last week against the Panthers, piling on three unanswered tries in the 30-10 victory. It was a big night for Patrick Herbert on the scoresheet slotting all seven conversion attempts as well as a handy first-half try.
The Warriors will hold fond memories of playing the Broncos following last year’s 26-6 victory in Round 18. Unfortunately, their previous game against Brisbane in Round 6 saw the Kiwis fall by nine points at home.
It’s well known that the Warriors have played a lot better on the road than they have at home over the last 18 months, which makes this week’s market even more intriguing.
The Broncos are 3-2 as the road underdog against the Warriors, and if they can play with the same kind of defensive pressure that they brought last week against the Roosters, Brisbane will be tough to stop.
That is easier said than done though against three electric backs like Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, David Fusitu’a and Ken Maumalo. Throw in the Nikorima storyline and New Zealand’s 4-3 record as the home favourite against the Broncos, and you have a winning Warriors formula.
Tip: Brisbane Broncos at $1.95
Value Tip: First Try Scorer: Jamayne Isaako at $10.00
Teams:
Warriors team: 1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 2. David Fusitu’a 3. Peta Hiku 4. Patrick Herbert 5. Ken Maumalo 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Blake Green 8. Bunty Afoa 9. Issac Luke 10. Leeson Ah Mau 11. Isaiah Papalii 12. Tohu Harris 13. Lachlan Burr Interchange: 14. Jazz Tevaga 15. Adam Blair 16. Ligi Sao 17. Karl Lawton Reserves: 18. Gerard Beale 20. Leivaha Pulu 21. Chris Satae 22. Chanel Harris-Tavita
Players cut:
Broncos team: 1. Darius Boyd 2. Corey Oates 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Jamayne Isaako 6. Anthony Milford 7. Tom Dearden 8. Matthew Lodge 9. Jake Turpin 10. Payne Haas 11. Alex Glenn 12. Matt Gillett 13. Tevita Pangai Interchange: 14. James Segeyaro 15. David Fifita 16. Thomas Flegler 17. Joe Ofahengaue Reserves: 18. Pat Carrigan 19. James Roberts 20. Izaia Perese 21. Sean O’Sullivan
Players cut:
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change