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And that's the ball game - the Broncos running out winners 30-10.

Brisbane Broncos 30-10

The Rabbitohs launch a late attacking raid looking for a consolation try, but they can't get the ball to the winger.

Brisbane Broncos 30-10

Suggestion of a raised forearm from George Burgess on Adam Blair, but the suggestion is quashed.

Brisbane Broncos 30-10

We're going to the bunker for a possible try to Cody Walker. We're checking the grounding, but it looks like a try.

Brisbane Broncos 30-6

Milford kicks into the in goal, and the Rabbitohs are content to just bat it over the dead ball line.

Brisbane Broncos 30-6

Angus Crichton is hit heavily, and falls to the ground. It's a bit reckless from Andrew McCullough, and is placed on report.

Brisbane Broncos 24-6

Milford throws a long pass out to Maranta on the wing in open space, but the ball goes well forward.

Brisbane Broncos 24-6

Andrew McCullough sends an ugly kick down field, and the Rabbitohs run it out from their own tryline.

Brisbane Broncos 24-6

Corey Oates makes a break down the left edge, but Johnston is just able to grab him.

Brisbane Broncos 18-6

NO TRY!

Brisbane Broncos 18-6

In the right corner, Maranta has fallen over backwards attempting to score. We're just checking the touchline, but I think he's gone out.

Brisbane Broncos 18-6

Burgess throws an offload, but Walker bounces it forward.

Brisbane Broncos 18-6

It doesn't take much time, but the Broncos have worked their way to the opposite end of the field.

Brisbane Broncos 18-6

The Rabbitohs on attack only 10m out. Sam Burgess gets in the way, so John Sutton kicks, but Jo Ofanhengaue takes it easily and sprints away.

Brisbane Broncos 18-6

Angus Crichton throws fends left and right, beats defenders, and gets almost to the tryline, before throwing an offload right into the arms of Maranta.

Brisbane Broncos 18-6

And now, a few plays later, Sam Burgess loses control of the ball. Great defence from Anthony Milford.

Brisbane Broncos 18-6

Keary throws a lovely ball for Sam Burgess, but Milford drags him down.

Brisbane Broncos 18-6

The Broncos get over the line on the right side of the field, but the pass to Roberts was forward.

Brisbane Broncos 18-6

The Rabbitohs kick off, and the second half is underway.

Brisbane Broncos 18-6

And that's half time. After a promising start, the Rabbitohs have let the Broncos get out to a 12 point lead at half time.

Brisbane Broncos 18-6

Souths go left, but Murphy puts the ball down.

Brisbane Broncos 18-6

Almost had a scrum penalty there - dragging it to the last possible second.

Brisbane Broncos 18-6

But it's ok, because the Rabbitohs force the Broncos to take the ball out over the sideline. Souths will pack a scrum within 20m of the Broncos line.

Brisbane Broncos 18-6

The Rabbitohs have had a stack of field posession at the end of this half, but can't crack the line. Angus Crichton makes a mess of a play the ball this time.

Brisbane Broncos 18-6

Keary's back up. It was a solid hit from Blair after he got rid of the ball, but it wasn't illegal.

Brisbane Broncos 18-6

Alex Johnston runs towards the Broncos line, but is smashed by Alex Glenn.

Luke Keary is down in backplay.

Brisbane Broncos 18-6

The Broncos kick into the in goal on the last, but Walker swoops on it, and then sprints half the field to boot.

Brisbane Broncos 18-6

Milford offloads to Blair at the tryline, but he's belted by a couple of defenders.

Brisbane Broncos 18-6

The Rabbitohs concede a last tackle penalty, and then get marched an extra ten for dissent. The Broncos will start a new set from the Bunnies' 30m line.

Brisbane Broncos 18-6

Nathan Brown attempts an offload, and the Broncos are ruled to knock it on.

Andrew McCullough is blood binned for a cut above his eye.

Brisbane Broncos 18-6

Andrew McCullough and Hunt throw some quick passes between themselves, before Hunt kicks in behind the line. The Rabbitohs pick it up, and then win a penalty to help them down field.

Brisbane Broncos 18-6

The Broncos defuse the situation, and bring the ball out from their own line.

Brisbane Broncos 18-6

The Rabbitohs fighting hard for a try now. George Burgess heads for the line, and draws a penalty for his team.

Brisbane Broncos 18-6

Sam Burgess goes down heavily in an awkward tackle, and is in a bit of discomfort. He's back to his feet though.

Brisbane Broncos 18-6

Jordan Kahu has reinjured his pec and gone straight up the tunnel, so Alex Glenn is defending out wide.

Brisbane Broncos 18-6

NO TRY.

Brisbane Broncos 18-6

Some amazing strength from Oates there - sprinting down the left edge, carrying defenders, and stretching out for the line. We're checking on a possibly try, but it looks like he's dropped it.

Brisbane Broncos 18-6

The Rabbitohs go wide, before Sutton kicks. Roberts comes down with it, and makes a few metres.

Brisbane Broncos 18-6

From the kickoff, Thomas Burgess smashes Adam Blair... although I think Blair was wrong footed.

Brisbane Broncos 18-6

Oates thinks he's scored on the left sideline. We're just checking on whether his feet stay in the field of play before the ball is grounded.

Brisbane Broncos 12-6

The Broncos kick into the in goal. It's a deflection, and the Rabbitohs are forced to attempt to bring it out of their own in goal. They fail to do so, and the Broncos force a line dropout.

Brisbane Broncos 12-6

Roberts goes for the line in the corner, but the defence cleans him up.

Brisbane Broncos 12-6

A mistake from the Rabbitohs, and the Broncos will start a set from within the danger zone.

Brisbane Broncos 12-6

And then at the other end of the field, we've got a possible try to the Broncos, with Ben Hunt running himself from ten metres out. Just checking obstruction.

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Sam Burgess straightens the attack, and makes some solid metres.

Brisbane Broncos 6-0

Sam Thaiday knocks on, and the Rabbitohs will feed the scrum on the Broncos 30m line.

Brisbane Broncos 6-0

Sutton plays at the line, but the Broncos defence is up to it.

Brisbane Broncos 6-0

The Broncos kick really early in the tackle count, and Walker brings the ball back almost to the halfway line.

Brisbane Broncos 6-0

The Bunnies offload, but Cameron McInnes isn't watching and the ball goes to ground and is cleaned up by the Broncos.

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Souths kick from within their own half, and Walker runs across field looking for a gap.

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A sweeping backline movement, and Kahu makes some metres down the left sideline.

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Sutton kicks on the last, and some strong defence drives the Broncos almost back to their tryline.

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Just to confirm, Sutton will partner Keary in the halves, with David Tyrell into the starting side to replace Sutton.

Brisbane kick off, and Dave Tyrell brings it back for the first hit up of the match.

Late late mail, Adam Reynolds is also confirmed out for the Rabbitohs. Damien Cook has been added back to the bench.

Brisbane meanwhile have a host of changes forced by the loss of Origin stars Corey Parker (suspension) and Matt Gillett (injury). Lachlan Maranta (wing) and Jai Arrow (lock) come into the side, with Alex Glenn (2nd row) and Jordan Kahu (centre) shuffling around to accommodate the omissions.

Big pre-game news out of both camps - Ed Murphy replaces Greg Inglis for the home side after the latter was suspended for a shoulder charge in Origin 3. Angus Crichton is also in for the Bunnies, with Damien Cook left out.

Super Saturday wraps up at ANZ Stadium tonight - welcome to LeagueUnlimited.com's coverage of the Rabbitohs v Broncos. The Broncos are finding their feet again after a tumultuous Origin period and a serious slide down the table, while the Rabbitohs are facing their first season outside the finals in some years - less than two years after claiming their 21st premiership.