It is Fulltime! Melbourne have laid on 5 second half tries to dominate the Broncos by 46-8. Stay tuned for the 3,2,1's and Match Report at LaegueUnlimited.
Cameron Smith scores 2700 points with the conversion.
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui scores his second after Smith collects a loose pass and it is a route!
CAPTAINS CHALLENGE - Cameron Smith challenges a lost ball. Payne Haas stripped the ball. Penalty Storm.
Cameron Smith extends the Storm lead.
Paul Momirovski throws a ball over the topclose to the line and in bounces to Josh Addo-Carr who scores his second try!
Tevita Pangai Junior sent to the Sin Bin for kicking the ball away.
Cameron Smith nails a 40/20 and the Storm again are a chance.
Cameron Smith misses the conversion.
Jahrome Hughes and Ryan Papenhuyzen combine on the right hand side and Papenhuyzen explodes through the gap and then finds Hughes back on the inside for a second try to the halfback.
Great kick on the last in wet conditions from Tom Dearden and he forces a line dropout.
Cameron Smith converts and the Storm are flexing their muscle.
Cameron Munster is crunched close to the line but manages to get away a terrific offload to Ryan Papenhuyzen who scores.
VIDEO REF - NO TRY - Broncos on the attack and Brodie Croft kicks for regular target Xavier Coates. However Coates knocks on leaping for the ball and it is ruled no try.
Cameron Smith adds the extras.
Dale Finucane takes the ball close to the line and hits Tino Fa'asuamaleaui who crashes over to score!
Cameron Munster kicks high for Ryan Papenhuyzen right on the goal line but Papenhuyzen knocks on.
Cameron Smith fails to convert.
Cameron Munster holds up a superb ball for Kenny Bromwich close to the line and Bromwich puts the ball over the line!
Ryan Papenhuyzen throws the ball to nobody and the ball goes into touch. Broncos ball just over halfway.
Back underway at Suncorp Stadium!
It is Halftime and the Storm lead 14-8 at the break. Melbourne look slightly on top, however the Broncos are showing a lot of improvement so stayed tuned for the Second Half!
Cameron Munster loses the ball and Broncos are off the hook just before halftime.
Cameron Smith converts and the Storm are back in control.
Jahrome Hughes gets the ball with noting on and fends away from Jamil Hopoate to score next to the sticks!
Penalty Storm - Against Herbie Farnworth who takes Suliasi Vunivalu off the ball from a Cameron Munster kick. Storm find the line 15m out.
Cameron Smith grubbers behind the ruck, but Ben Te'o cleans up and the Broncos have the ball 8m from their own line.
Cameron Smith nails the penalty goal on offer.
Penalty Storm - Against Jamil Hopoate who didn't get back to 10m. Smith points to the posts.
Cameron Munster kicks for the corner for Justin Olam and Anthony Milford takes the ball dead. Dropout Broncos.
Kotoni Staggs puts the Broncos in front!
Penalty Broncos - Against Justin Olam for being inside the 10m. Broncos point to the posts as the rain starts tumbling.
Christian Welch tries to offload in the tackle and loses the ball. Broncos scrum 30m from their own line.
Penalty Storm - Against Payne Haas for being inside the 10m. Storm find the line 34m out.
Kotoni Staggs nails the conversion. Broncos looking good so far.
Anthony Milford and Darius Boyd again combine down the left and this time Herbie Farnworth slides over to score the Broncos first try of the night.
Penalty Broncos - High shot from Nelson Asofa-Solomona on Brodie Croft. Broncos take the tap 35m out.
Brodie Croft kicks wide for Xavier Coates again, he flicks it back for Kotoni Staggs who knocks on. Storm ball 10m from their own line.
Nelson Asofa-Solomona drops the ball cold and Broncos have a chance just 12m out!
VIDEO REF - NO TRY - Anthony Milford and Darius Boyd combine on the left to give Herbie Farnworth some space and he slides over to score...however his leg just grazes the touchline and it is unlucky for Brisbane.
Brodie Croft kicks high for Xavier Coates but Josh Addo-Carr leaps above him to take the ball comfortably. Storm ball 10m from their own line.
Cameron Smith converts from the sideline and the Storm are off to a flyer!
Cameron Smith puts a grubber in from dummy half and it deflects off Patrick Carrigan's leg. Kenneath Bromwich toes the ball ahead and Josh Addo-Carr dives on the ball to score!
We are underway at Suncorp Stadium! Christian Welch brings the ball back and is met by Patrick Carrigan and Tevita Pangai Junior.
Welcome to Suncorp Stadium, where the Brisbane Broncos host the Melbourne Storm in our second match of our Friday Night Football coverage. No late changes for the Broncos who are 1-17. The Storm have a late change, with Suliasi Vunivalu starting on the wing relegating Paul Momorovski to the bench and Marion Seve will not play tonight. This game was always a blockbuster match in the NRL calendar, however given the Broncos horrible slide in form, Melbourne are heavy favourites. Can Brisbane lift? We will soon find out! Kickoff not far away!
Referees & scorers:
Referee: Ben Cummins
Touch Judges: Belinda Sharpe, Peter Gough
Video Referee: Steve Chiddy, Beau Scott
BRISBANE BRONCOS (8)
Tries: Herbie Farnworth
Field Goals:
Conversions: Kotoni Staggs (1/1)
Penalty Goals: Kotoni Staggs (1/1)
MELBOURNE STORM (46)
Tries: Josh Addo-Carr (2), Jahrome Hughes (2), Kenneath Bromwich, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui (2), Ryan Papenhuyzen
Field Goals:
Conversions: Cameron Smith (6/8)
Penalty Goals: Cameron Smith (1/1)