Brisbane 47 - South Sydney 12. What a win.
Brisbane Broncos 47-12
Milford punts the ball into touch, Brisbane have thrashed the reigning premiers.
Brisbane Broncos 47-12
John Sutton - suspected fractured fibula; season over for the Rabbitohs stand-in captain.
Brisbane Broncos 47-12
Jo Ofahengaue is down after a head clash with Bryson Goodwin.
Brisbane Broncos 47-12
SUCCESSFUL FIELD GOAL BRISBANE BRONCOS
Field goal attempt by Anthony Milford successful.
Adding insult into injury, Milford knocks over another point.
Brisbane Broncos 47-12
Nikorima's into space. There's more holes in the Souths defence than Swiss cheese!
Brisbane Broncos 46-12
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION BRISBANE BRONCOS
Conversion attempt by Jordan Kahu successful.
46-12. Brisbane have done a job on the Rabbitohs.
Brisbane Broncos 46-12
Brisbane have been outstanding tonight; for much of the year I haven't rated them, but on tonights performance they are a real chance to win the Premiership.
Brisbane Broncos 44-12
TRY BRISBANE BRONCOS
Scored by Anthony Milford. Kick to come.
Ben Hunt finds space and puts Milford over for his second.
Brisbane Broncos 44-12
Adam Reynolds aims for a 40/20, but Kahu has no problem coming up with possession.
Brisbane Broncos 40-12
Jack Reed knocks on trying to bat the ball on to Corey Oates.
Brisbane Broncos 40-12
No Try. great work by Adam Blair to prevent the try.
Brisbane Broncos 40-12
Chris Grevsmuhl is over the line, but he has lost the ball.
Brisbane Broncos 40-12
Jordan Kahu comes up with a great tackle around the legs of Joel Reddy.
Brisbane Broncos 40-12
Souths get a penalty.
Brisbane Broncos 40-12
Grevsmuhl comes up with an error; Brisbane are in total control.
Brisbane Broncos 40-12
Hunt kicks ahead for Kahu, but the ball goes over the sideline.
Brisbane Broncos 40-12
Issac Luke down after Ben Hunt lands on him.
Brisbane Broncos 40-12
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION BRISBANE BRONCOS
Conversion attempt by Corey Parker successful.
Brisbane were embarrassed in the opening round; they've certainly made amends tonight.
Brisbane Broncos 40-12
That's twice tonight that Brisbane have scored off the kick-off.
Brisbane Broncos 38-12
TRY BRISBANE BRONCOS
Scored by Ben Hunt. Kick to come.
For the first time in his career, Ben Hunt gets a hat-trick.
Brisbane Broncos 38-12
Hodges through from dummy half.
Brisbane Broncos 34-12
We highlighted Anthony Milford in our Match Preview - he's certainly delivered tonight.
Brisbane Broncos 34-12
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION BRISBANE BRONCOS
Conversion attempt by Corey Parker successful.
From adjacent to the sticks, Parker converts. Brisbane 34-12.
Brisbane Broncos 34-12
TRY BRISBANE BRONCOS
Scored by Anthony Milford. Kick to come.
If there's one player who deserves a try, it's Milford. Great work by Ben Hunt to grubber ahead for his halves partner.
Brisbane Broncos 32-12
McCullough makes an incisive run through the Rabbitohs defence.
Brisbane Broncos 28-12
Kyle Turner loses the ball. Souths look finished tonight and quite honestly if this is how their shaping up heading into September, they won't be defending their title.
Brisbane Broncos 28-12
Darius Boyd delivers a shocking pass after being hit by a Souths defender.
Brisbane Broncos 28-12
Alex Glenn down; Luke Keary being treated by the trainer.
Brisbane Broncos 28-12
Gillett takes the ball into the Rabbitohs half.
Brisbane Broncos 28-12
Issac Luke on report for contact made with the shoulder.
Brisbane Broncos 28-12
Adam Reynolds down, Brisbane get a penalty.
Brisbane Broncos 28-12
Darius Boyd collects the ball on his goal line.
Brisbane Broncos 28-12
If the Bunnies can score here they'll be right back in the match.
Brisbane Broncos 28-12
Issac Luke draws a penalty on halfway.
Brisbane Broncos 28-12
Jo Ofahengaue is on for Brisbane.
Brisbane Broncos 28-12
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Conversion attempt by Adam Reynolds successful.
Reynolds converts. Souths still have hope.
Brisbane Broncos 28-12
TRY SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Scored by Issac Luke. Kick to come.
After a good run from Glenn Stewart, the South Sydney hooker burrows over to score.
Brisbane Broncos 28-10
Turner loses the ball close to the line, but fortunately Souths will get a repeat set.
Brisbane Broncos 28-6
Kyle Turner is only inches from the line.
Brisbane Broncos 28-6
Issac Luke makes an atrocious play the ball, but gets a penalty.
Brisbane Broncos 28-6
Early diagnosis on John Sutton: ankle injury, he won't be back tonight.
Brisbane Broncos 28-6
Hunt bombs for Oates, but Johnston is able to come up with possession.
Brisbane Broncos 28-6
Sutton being escorted up the tunnel; that may be his season.
Brisbane Broncos 28-6
Kahu is pulled down short of the line and subsequently draws a penalty.
Brisbane Broncos 28-6
Brisbane turn defence into attack once again.
Brisbane Broncos 28-6
John Sutton down receiving attention from the Souths trainer.
Brisbane Broncos 28-6
Souths get a penalty for a high shot on Chris Grevsmuhl.
Brisbane Broncos 28-6
Jack Reed kicks ahead, but the ball goes into touch.
Brisbane Broncos 28-6
It's quite remarkable to see the rise of Ben Hunt over the past two years. He spent the first 100 games of his career off the bench, but having done his apprenticeship he is now one of the best playmakers in the NRL.
Brisbane Broncos 28-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION BRISBANE BRONCOS
Conversion attempt by Jordan Kahu successful.
With Parker off, Kahu adds the extras from in-front.
Brisbane Broncos 28-6
TRY BRISBANE BRONCOS
Scored by Ben Hunt. Kick to come.
That's his second. Brisbane should be home now.
Brisbane Broncos 26-6
Grevsmuhl has lost the ball, Hunt strips Glenn Stewart and it should be a try.
Brisbane Broncos 22-6
Ben Hunt is claiming a try. He appears to have come up with the ball after a kick inside towards the posts.
Brisbane Broncos 22-6
Thaiday and Blair about to come back on.
Brisbane Broncos 22-6
Hodges knocks-on with the ball over the line. Souths get off the hook with a 20 metre re-start.
Brisbane Broncos 22-6
Milford kicks ahead for Jack Reed, but Alex Johnston gets to the ball first. Line-drop out.
Brisbane Broncos 22-6
Tom Burgess comes up with a loose carry. Brisbane will get an early chance inside the Rabbitohs half.
Brisbane Broncos 22-6
Brisbane kick-off, John Sutton goes close to the sideline on the first tackle.
Brisbane Broncos 22-6
Reynolds bombs, Corey Oates makes a great leaping catch and Brisbane take a 22-6 lead to the break.
Brisbane Broncos 22-6
It's a cacophony of errors to end the first half; Souths knock on, Brisbane forward pass.
Brisbane Broncos 22-6
Tom Burgess knocks on with the Rabbitohs in a strong attacking position.
Brisbane Broncos 22-6
Jarrod Wallace comes up with a great catch from a Glenn Stewart kick.
Brisbane Broncos 22-6
The Rabbitohs will have a great chance to come up with points from close range.
Brisbane Broncos 22-6
Darius Boyd comes up with a knock-on after a monster bomb from Adam Reynolds.
Brisbane Broncos 22-6
Corey Oates is forced over the sideline after Alex Johnston drags the big man down.
Brisbane Broncos 22-6
Milford has already made 3 line breaks. We've seen him carve sides up before, but nothing like this.
Brisbane Broncos 22-6
Milford forces a line-drop out after Dylan Walker is caught by Jack Reed in-goal.
Brisbane Broncos 22-6
Penalty to Brisbane.
Brisbane Broncos 22-6
Brisbane up to the 20 metre line.
Brisbane Broncos 22-6
Milford into a gap again.
Brisbane Broncos 22-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Conversion attempt by Adam Reynolds successful.
Conversion successful. Is there a comeback on the cards?
Brisbane Broncos 22-6
TRY SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Scored by Chris Grevsmuhl. Kick to come.
He's only been on the field a minute, but after Glenn Stewart delivers a short ball, Grevsmuhl crashes over.
Brisbane Broncos 22-4
Chris Grevsmuhl takes his first run of the night.
Brisbane Broncos 22-0
Wallace and Dodds on for Brisbane.
Brisbane Broncos 22-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION BRISBANE BRONCOS
Conversion attempt by Corey Parker successful.
Parker adds the extras, Brisbane out by 22-0.
Brisbane Broncos 22-0
Souths were threatening to score and within three tackles the Broncos were able for another try. Incredible work from Brisbane.
Brisbane Broncos 20-0
TRY BRISBANE BRONCOS
Scored by Jordan Kahu. Kick to come.
Brisbane are making the defending Premiers looks like boys against men. Kahu scores his second.
Brisbane Broncos 20-0
Alex Glenn is over halfway after a ricochet from Luke Keary's grubber.
Brisbane Broncos 16-0
Jordan Kahu comes up with a mistake. Souths will have a scrum from 10 metres out.
Brisbane Broncos 16-0
Jason Clark is held up over the line.
Brisbane Broncos 16-0
They'll start a set from 30 metres out.
Brisbane Broncos 16-0
Souths get a relieving penalty.
Brisbane Broncos 16-0
Johnston allows the ball to bounce and is subsequently tackled by three Brisbane chasers.
Brisbane Broncos 16-0
Tom Burgess is on.
Brisbane Broncos 16-0
Joel Reddy is taken 10 metres out from the South Sydney tryline.
Brisbane Broncos 16-0
Sam Thaiday makes another strong charge from the kickoff.
Brisbane Broncos 16-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION BRISBANE BRONCOS
Conversion attempt by Corey Parker successful.
After showing signs of promise early, Souths are shellshocked at the moment.
Brisbane Broncos 16-0
TRY BRISBANE BRONCOS
Scored by Ben Hunt. Kick to come.
Well that is scintillating! Hunt is able to follow Anthony Milford and Jack Reed to score Brisbane's third try of the night.
Brisbane Broncos 14-0
Anthony Milford is away from the kickoff.
Brisbane Broncos 10-0
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION BRISBANE BRONCOS
Conversion attempt by Corey Parker unsuccessful.
Parker can't get the ball to fade back. Broncos 10-0.
Brisbane Broncos 10-0
TRY BRISBANE BRONCOS
Scored by Corey Oates. Kick to come.
WHAT A TRY! Souths put a chip kick in for Alex Johnston, but in his 50th game, Oates streaks the length of the field to score.
Brisbane Broncos 10-0
Corey Oates is away.
Brisbane Broncos 6-0
Joel Reddy gets Souths over halfway.
Brisbane Broncos 6-0
Darius Boyd knocks the ball back trying to pick up a Luke Keary grubber.
Brisbane Broncos 6-0
Walker has looked strong bringing the ball back tonight.
Brisbane Broncos 6-0
McCullough drives the ball down to Dylan Walker.
Brisbane Broncos 6-0
Sam Thaiday driven back by three Rabbitohs from the kick-off.
Brisbane Broncos 6-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION BRISBANE BRONCOS
Conversion attempt by Corey Parker successful.
From the sideline, Parker puts the ball between the posts. 6-0 Brisbane.
Brisbane Broncos 6-0
TRY BRISBANE BRONCOS
Scored by Jordan Kahu. Kick to come.
Amazing play from Anthony Milford. From the Blair offload, Milford breaks away before delivering a great cut-out pass to his support on the right.
Brisbane Broncos 4-0
Adam Blair gets an offload away.
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Alex Johnston can't get the ball over the line after a fantastic sweep play instigated by Dylan Walker.
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George Burgess makes a Grand Final-esque charge into the Brisbane defensive line.
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Reynolds puts a wonderful grubber in-goal, Anthony Milford is forced to dive on the ball. Line drop-out.
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Ben Hunt's bomb bounces over the dead-ball line; 20 metre re-start.
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Reynolds bombs, but Corey Oates does well to take the high ball.
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Dylan Walker takes the first run for South Sydney; he is playing fullback.
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Issac Luke kicks off, Sam Thaiday takes the first run of the night.
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South Sydney are greeted by a parade of former players as they make their way onto the ground.
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Justin Hodges leads the Brisbane Broncos onto Allianz Stadium; this may be Hodges' last appearance at the venue after spending three seasons here with the Roosters between 2002-04.
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Corey Oates will play his 50th NRL game, after debuting in Round 17, 2013.
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For the Broncos, Jack Reed is the only change from the side beaten by the Roosters last week; he replaces Dale Copley at left centre.
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In a major boost to the Rabbitohs chances, Issac Luke and Luke Keary are back from suspension. Chris Grevsmuhl comes onto the bench after a two week stint with North Sydney in place of representative forward Chris McQueen.
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With Greg Inglis out through injury, Alex Johnston has been named at fullback. However there has been speculation throughout the week that Dylan Walker will shift from the centres to replace the South Sydney skipper.
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Both sides come into tonights fixture as last-start losers; Brisbane are assured of a top three finish, but will be looking to finish with their first minor premiership in 15 years. Souths will be looking to secure a top-four finish in order to defend their title, but will need to win tonight in order to keep their distance from Cronulla.
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Welcome to League Unlimited's coverage of Round 25 Thursday Night Football between South Sydney Rabbitohs and Brisbane Broncos at Allianz Stadium.
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Referees & scorers:
Referee: Matt Cecchin, Gavin Morris
Touch Judges: Russell Turner, Chris Sutton
Video Referee: Bernard Sutton, Luke Patten
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS (12)
Tries: Chris Grevsmuhl, Issac Luke
Field Goals:
Conversions: Adam Reynolds (2/2)
Penalty Goals:
BRISBANE BRONCOS (47)
Tries: Jordan Kahu (2), Corey Oates, Ben Hunt (3), Anthony Milford (2)
Field Goals: Anthony Milford (1/1)
Conversions: Jordan Kahu (2/2), Corey Parker (5/6)
Penalty Goals: