NRL TEAMS - 2024 Round 4
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Round 14
South Sydney Rabbitohs 34 v Brisbane Broncos 14
at Telstra Stadium
Referee: Ben Cummins
Match Summary:
The South Sydney Rabbitohs have defeated the Brisbane Broncos 34-14 at Telstra Stadium this eveing to record their maiden victory in season 2006.
Souths never let the Broncos hit the lead throughout the match and ran away with the match comfortably in the end to gain their breakthrough victory in 2006 and also defeat the Broncos for the first time since 1989.
Brisbane were missing ten players from their first grade side and in the end the loss of so many players was simply too much to overcome and they now give up first spot on the NRL ladder to the Melbourne Storm pending the outcome of their match with the Parramatta Eels tomorrow.
A rejuvinated David Peachey had an excellent game while Luke Macdougall was also very strong out wide, causing the young Broncos backs plenty of headaches with his powerful running.
Ben Walker had an excellent night with the boot, landing five from six to give the scoreline the exclamation mark it deserved.
Brisbane must now back up after Origin against the Dragons and there will be many out there deathriding the Broncos as this is where the mid-season slump usually starts.
Souths won't be worried about next week for tonight at least. They have a lot of celebrating to do and the win may be enough to attract a few more high profile players to the club as we head towards silly season.
Scorers:
South Sydney Rabbitohs: 34
Tries: Jaiman Lowe, Luke MacDougall(2), Todd Polglase, Nathan Merritt(2)
Goals: Ben Walker 5/6
Brisbane Broncos: 14
Tries: Leon Bott, Brett Seymour, Fraser Anderson
Goals: Corey Parker 1/3
By the Clock:
1 min: NEWS We are underway at Telstra Stadium!
7 min: TRY South Sydney Rabbitohs
The Bunnies open the scoring through Nathan Merritt. Good signs early for the Rabbitohs.
Rabbitohs 4-0
10 min: TRY South Sydney Rabbitohs
Luke Macdougall is over as Souths score their second try. It's all read and green at Telstra at the moment.
Rabbitohs 10-0
16 min: TRY Brisbane Broncos
Debutant Fraser Anderson gets the Broncos first try to narrow the gap to four points.
Rabbitohs 10-6
25 min: TRY Brisbane Broncos
Broncos are in again, this time through Brett Seymour. Conversion unsuccessful.
10 all.
34 min: NEWS With just over five minutes to half time, the scores remain locked at 10 all with Souths blowing a few scoring chances.
37 min: TRY South Sydney Rabbitohs
Souths score a crucial try just minutes out from half time to take a six point lead. Jaiman Lowe was the scorer of the try.
Rabbitohs 16-10
41 min: NEWS We are underway in the second half.
45 min: TRY Brisbane Broncos
Speester Leon Bott scores the opening try of the second half to get the Broncos back on track.
Rabbitohs 16-14
49 min: TRY South Sydney Rabbitohs
Souths hit straight back and with the successful kick, extend their lead to eight points which is a big one considering the weather conditions.
Rabbitohs 22-14
60 min: NEWS Three quarters of the match gone and the Broncos will need to work hard to get out of this one or they will have to live with the fact they are Souths first victims in 2006.
61 min: TRY South Sydney Rabbitohs
Open the champers because the Bunnies are home and hosed. Luke Macdougall scores to give the Bunnies a big lead with under twnety minutes remaining. Brisbane will need a miracle to get out of this one!
Rabbitohs 28-14
70 min: NEWS Ten to go and only a miracle will get the Broncos home now. Souths will be celebrating well into the night!
70 min: TRY South Sydney Rabbitohs
Luke Macdougall is over as Souths score their second try. It's all read and green at Telstra at the moment.
Rabbitohs 34-14
76 min: TRY South Sydney Rabbitohs
Souths make it a night to remember as Todd Polglase puts the icing on the cake to give the Bunnies their first win over the Broncos since 1989 and their first win in 2006.
Rabbitohs 34-14
80 min: NEWS Souths have run out convincing winners over the Brisbane Broncos by 34-14 to record their first victory of the year. Congrats to the Bunnies on the win tonight against a Broncos side missing ten players through injury and Origin committments.
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Leagueunlimited.com players of the match:
3 - David Peachey (Rabbitohs)
2 - Luke MacDougall (Rabbitohs)
1 - Ben Walker (Rabbitohs)
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