It is Fulltime and Brisbane remain undefeated in 2023, making a huge statement defeating the Cowboys by 28-16 @Suncorp Stadium. Stay tuned for the Match Report and 3,2,1's coming up @LeagueUnlimited!
Reece Walsh still hasn't had enough and grubbers for himself and goes very close to scoring another try. He knocks on.
Adam Reynolds converts the Walsh try.
Herbie Farnworth makes a bust and he finds Reece Walsh who scores under the posts to ice the game for the home side.
Valentine Holmes converts quickly and there is still time!
Chad Townsend with a deft grubber behind the line and the usual suspect in Jeremiah Nanai scores his second try!
Adam Reynolds extends the lead and Broncos looking good with 10 minutes to go.
Penalty Broncos - Against Reece Robson for being accidently offside following an offload from Patrick Carrigan which touched a Cowboys hand.
Scott Drinkwater loses the ball now and Brisbane are on the attack just 10m out!
Kurt Capewell puts down a pass just 20m out and the Cowboys are off the hook.
Chad Townsend with a kick on the last which rolls dead in goal. Broncos with the 20m re-start.
Adam Reynolds converts and Brisbane extend their lead.
Ezra Mam scores his second try after Reece Walsh and Jesse Arthars (on as 18th man) combine for the Broncos number six to race away to score!
INJURY UPDATE - Corey Oates has left the field with a suspected broken jaw following the high tackle from Scott Drinkwater.
Adam Reynolds misses the conversion.
The Broncos hit the lead, and it is Reece Walsh with the classy touch, when the fullback kicks ahead to find Kotoni Staggs to score!
Scott Drinkwater sent to the Sin Bin for the high tackle.
VIDEO REFEREE - NO TRY - Reece Walsh with a terrific cutout pass to Corey Oates who looked set to score before Scott Drinkwater came across with a lazy high tackle and Peta Hiku managed to hold up the ball.
Penalty Broncos - Against Peta Hiku for going on in the tackle on Reece Walsh. Broncos now over halfway.
We are back underway @Suncorp Stadium in what promises to be a thrilling second half!
It is Halftime and Brisbane have stunned the Cowboys late to share the lead at Suncorp Stadium. Stay tuned for all the Second Half action @LeagueUnlimited!
Adam Reynolds misses the chance to put his side in front at the break.
Just on the stroke of halftime, Reece Walsh puts Corey Oates away down the left hand side, who then kicked ahead for Ezra Mam who scored and electric try!
Valentine Holmes extends the lead just before halftime.
Penalty Cowboys - Against Martin Taupau for a hip drop tackle and it didn't look good. Cowboys will take the 2 points.
Adam Reynolds converts to get his side back in the game.
The Broncos haven't to wait too long, as Adam Reynolds put a neat kick behind the line for Kurt Capewell to score the first try of the night for the home side.
VIDEO REFEREE - NO TRY - After a mountain of possession the Broncos finally looked to have scored their first try, however Reece Walsh was ruled to have obstructed the Cowboys defenders in the lead up.
Reuben Cotter knocks on and Broncos with yet another chance in their red zone.
Kotoni Staggs with a neat grubber in goal under pressure and earns a repeat set. Dropout Cowboys.
Penalty Broncos - Cowboys chasers obstructing Ezra Mam as he chased a dangerous Reece Walsh kick. Brisbane on the attack 10m out.
Valentine Holmes adds two more points.
Penalty Cowboys - Against Billy Walters for a strip on Reuben Cotter. Valentine Holmes will take the shot at goal.
Penalty Cowboys - Ezra Mam spills the ball and Jordan Riki picks up the ball in an offside position. Cowboys now over halfway.
Adam Reynolds with a repeat set to put the Cowboys under more pressure. Dropout Cowboys.
Valentine Holmes knocks on and Brisbane have a chance just 10m out.
VIDEO REFEREE - NO TRY - Scott Drinkwater fumbles a kick on the last and Ezra Mam dives on the ball but knocks on, thanks to Chad Townsend across in cover who saves a certain try!
Chad Townsend kicks behind the line and Reece Walsh is there to swoop on the ball and get his side out of trouble. Broncos with the ball 20m inside their own half.
Valentine Holmes converts the opening try.
Jeremiah Nanai runs a superb line to crash over off a deft pass from Chad Townsend. Cowboys open the scoring.
Penalty Cowboys - Against Reece Walsh for being offside following a loose pass. Cowboys on the attack 10m out!
Penalty Cowboys - Against Payne Hass for stripping the ball. Cowboys over halfway early.
We are underway @Suncorp Stadium! Jason Taumalolo charges forward for the Cowboys and runs straight into Payne Haas!
Countdown is on for the Queensland derby between Brisbane and North Queensland. Both sides are 1-17 and will be keen to get a win. It's big brother vs little brother! Stay tuned, kickoff not far away!
Referees & scorers:
Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judges: Liam Kennedy, Michael Wise
Video Referee: Grant Atkins
Brisbane Broncos (28)
Tries: Ezra Mam 2, Kurt Capewell, Kotoni Staggs, Reece Walsh
Goals: Adam Reynolds 4/6
North Queensland Cowboys (16)
Tries: Jeremiah Nanai 2
Goals: Valentine Holmes 4/4