Broncos Blitz Warriors in Dominant NRL Display
Wow, what a game it’s been between the Brisbane Broncos and the New Zealand Warriors. If you tuned in, you witnessed a dominant display by Brisbane, a team that's starting to rediscover its top gear. The Broncos came into this matchup off the back of two strong wins, and they certainly kept that momentum going against a Warriors side that just couldn't find its rhythm until it was too late.
From the opening whistle, Brisbane was relentless. Early on, Reynolds set the tone with a precise grubber that Staggs pounced on to open the scoring. Before the Warriors could regroup, Mam pulled a rabbit out of the hat with a pinpoint long ball to Karapani, who made it look effortless. At that point, it was 10-0, and the Broncos weren't done yet.
You could feel the Warriors were under pressure, struggling with discipline and losing key opportunities. One major turning point was when Tuivasa-Sheck knocked down a pass, giving the Broncos great field position. They capitalised immediately, and Reynolds slotted the penalty to push the score to 12-0. By halftime, Brisbane had stamped its authority, going into the sheds 18-0 up after Walsh’s slick short ball found Shibasaki, who crashed over to add another.
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Now, full credit to the Warriors — they showed signs of fight in the second half. RTS finally broke through for their first try after some clever play down the right edge, and Metcalf nailed the sideline conversion to bring it to 18-6. That moment gave them a glimmer of hope, but it wasn’t long before Brisbane snuffed it out.
Another penalty against the Warriors gave the Broncos a chance to add two more, and Walsh, cool as ever, extended the lead to 20-6. Honestly, that was the nail in the coffin. The Warriors just couldn’t claw their way back, despite some flashes of brilliance and sheer effort.
Injuries didn’t help either — Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad was ruled out mid-game with a leg issue, which forced some reshuffling, with Martin moving from hooker to fullback. Although Egan was cleared to return, the disruption was clear, and it took a toll on the Warriors’ cohesion.
This match had broader implications too. Reece Walsh was under the microscope with the Queensland Origin spot up for grabs following Kalyn Ponga's injury. And let me say — Walsh absolutely made his case. His kicks were clinical, his support play electric, and his presence was a constant threat. If Billy Slater was watching, which I bet he was, Walsh surely impressed.
Meanwhile, news broke that Selwyn Cobbo is leaving the Broncos at the end of the season to join the Dolphins. That’s a whole other storyline, but for now, Brisbane fans can savour this victory.
Final thoughts? Brisbane looked sharp, composed, and hungry. The Warriors, well, they’ll be asking questions — but this season’s far from over. They’ll bounce back. For now, though, it's all about the Broncos, who continue to remind everyone that when they click, they're among the most dangerous sides in the NRL.
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