The Broncos prevail 24-14. Full report to come...
Brisbane Broncos 24-14
Josh McGuire takes the final charge.
Brisbane Broncos 24-14
The Roosters can take a lot of pride out of this performance, they fought hard and showed the traits that we've become accustomed to.
Brisbane Broncos 24-14
Joseph Manu passes to Latrell Mitchell who loses possession.
Brisbane Broncos 24-14
With this result the Broncos move into fourth place temporarily. Depending on results for Canterbury and North Queensland, the Broncos will know their fate was left to them.
Brisbane Broncos 24-14
Hunt kicks for touch.
Brisbane Broncos 24-14
Oates makes a good kick return and that seals the deal for the home side.
Brisbane Broncos 24-14
Watson goes close.
Brisbane Broncos 24-14
Joey Manu comes up with some great footwork.
Brisbane Broncos 24-14
The Rooster have found touch from the restart. Maybe... Just maybe...
Brisbane Broncos 24-14
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION BRISBANE BRONCOS: Conversion attempt by Corey Parker successful.
Parker converts and the Broncos will win.
Brisbane Broncos 24-14
TRY BRISBANE BRONCOS: Scored by Jordan Kahu. Kick to come.
They haven't been at their best tonight, but the Broncos have shown tremendous character to tough it out.
Brisbane Broncos 22-14
If this try is awarded, put it down to Ben Hunt knocking the ball free from the Roosters.
Brisbane Broncos 18-14
Jordan Kahu is claiming a try after James Roberts sprints downfield.
Brisbane Broncos 18-14
Milford overcooks his kick. The Roosters will have a seven tackle set.
Brisbane Broncos 18-14
The Roosters contributed to their own demise early in 2016, but from what they've shown in recent weeks there is plenty of fight left in Trent Robinson's men.
Brisbane Broncos 18-14
Thaiday goes within an inch of scoring, but the Roosters defence holds firm.
Brisbane Broncos 18-14
Issac Liu makes a poor error coming out of his own end.
Brisbane Broncos 18-14
Ryan Matterson loses the ball. The Broncos can take a big stride towards wrapping up the match with points here.
Brisbane Broncos 18-14
Jai Arrow on the field for Brisbane.
Brisbane Broncos 18-14
Corey Oates is collected by Latrell Mitchell around the legs and the Broncos will work their way out through a penalty.
Brisbane Broncos 18-14
The Roosters get a penalty coming out of their own end.
Brisbane Broncos 18-14
Latrell Mitchell back on the field to try and spark the Roosters home.
Brisbane Broncos 18-14
Ferguson is tackled around the legs by Ben Hunt.
Brisbane Broncos 18-14
Time is beginning to work against the Roosters. They've been good tonight, but injuries and the enthusiasm of their opponents should see Brisbane get up.
Brisbane Broncos 18-14
Joey Manu is bundled into touch.
Brisbane Broncos 18-14
Kane Evans does his best Corey Oates impression and streaks downfield.
Brisbane Broncos 18-14
Brisbane looked to capitalise through Opacic, but a Broncos error will see a scrum go down.
Brisbane Broncos 18-14
Blake Ferguson knocks on trying to clean up a Milford kick.
Brisbane Broncos 18-14
James Roberts gets a penalty for a hand on the ball
Brisbane Broncos 18-14
Milford goes high and Joseph Manu does well to gather in possession.
Brisbane Broncos 18-14
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION BRISBANE BRONCOS: Conversion attempt by Corey Parker unsuccessful.
From the touchline, Parker's kick fades to the left.
Brisbane Broncos 18-14
Identifying open space on the edges, the Broncos shift the ball and come up with a try through Kahu.
Brisbane Broncos 18-14
TRY BRISBANE BRONCOS: Scored by Jordan Kahu. Kick to come.
For the first time tonight, the Broncos have the lead.
Brisbane Broncos 18-14
Latrell Mitchell is warming up on the sideline, readying himself to return to the fray.
14 all
Brisbane lose the ball through Adam Blair.
14 all
Corey Parker earns a penalty after copping a high shot from Mitchell Pearce.
14 all
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL BRISBANE BRONCOS: Penalty goal attempt by Anthony Milford successful.
From in front, Milford converts.
14 all
The Broncos elect to level the scores.
Sydney Roosters 14-12
Penalty to Alex Glenn. Brisbane can level up if they like.
Sydney Roosters 14-12
Brisbane with a big chance to take the lead.
Sydney Roosters 14-12
Blake Ferguson comes up with a clanger in front of his own posts.
Sydney Roosters 14-12
Friend looks for a 40/20, but Oates has the kick covered.
Sydney Roosters 14-12
Opacic collected by Pearce just over halfway.
Sydney Roosters 14-12
Milford makes a great catch on his own goal line.
Sydney Roosters 14-12
Ryan Matterson earns a penalty inside the Broncos half.
Sydney Roosters 14-12
Just as he did in the Round 21 clash, James Roberts comes up with a falcon!
Sydney Roosters 14-12
Brisbane coming out with much greater intensity in the early stages of the second half.
Sydney Roosters 14-12
UNSUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL SYDNEY ROOSTERS: Penalty goal attempt by Mitchell Frei unsuccessful.
Pushing the kick wide, the Roosters take a two point lead into the break.
Sydney Roosters 14-12
Blake Ferguson will have a shot for goal.
Sydney Roosters 14-12
Roosters get a penalty.
Sydney Roosters 14-12
James Roberts streaks down the right, but somehow the Roosters save a try.
Sydney Roosters 14-12
Nat Butcher and Mitchell Frei are on for the Roosters.
Sydney Roosters 14-12
Being assisted off the field, Copley is off and the Roosters backline is in disarray.
Sydney Roosters 14-12
Dale Copley has been collected off the kickoff by Jordan Kahu.
Sydney Roosters 14-12
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION BRISBANE BRONCOS: Conversion attempt by Anthony Milford successful.
Adding the extras, the Broncos are back within two points.
Sydney Roosters 14-12
Kicking on the second tackle, the Broncos capitalise on an error from the retreating Roosters and score back-to-back tries!
Sydney Roosters 14-10
TRY BRISBANE BRONCOS: Scored by James Roberts. Kick to come.
In the blink of an eye, the Broncos are back!
Sydney Roosters 14-10
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION BRISBANE BRONCOS: Conversion attempt by Anthony Milford successful.
After being under intense pressure, the Broncos are back within range on the scoreboard.
Sydney Roosters 14-6
TRY BRISBANE BRONCOS: Scored by Anthony Milford. Kick to come.
In the blink of an eye, the Broncos turn defence into attack.
Sydney Roosters 14-4
Corey Oates streaks away.
Sydney Roosters 14-0
Roosters earn a penalty on halfway, Pearce finds touch 25 metres out.
Sydney Roosters 14-0
Friend kicks downfield, but three Roosters defenders trap Darius Boyd 10 metres out from the Broncos line.
Sydney Roosters 14-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS: Conversion attempt by Blake Ferguson successful.
From in front, the Roosters extend their lead beyond two converted tries.
Sydney Roosters 14-0
TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS: Scored by Connor Watson. Kick to come.
One of the best young players in the NRL crashes over, after some great ball movement from the Roosters forwards.
Sydney Roosters 12-0
The Roosters are running riot at the moment.
Sydney Roosters 8-0
No Try. Roberts ruled to have knocked on in the lead up.
Sydney Roosters 8-0
James Roberts is claiming a try, but the referee has ruled No Try. We'll check with the bunker.
Sydney Roosters 8-0
Oates gets up to the 30 metre line following a Pearce bomb.
Sydney Roosters 8-0
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL SYDNEY ROOSTERS: Penalty goal attempt by Blake Ferguson successful.
From close to the posts, Ferguson kicks his first goal for the Roosters.
Sydney Roosters 8-0
The Roosters will take the points on offer after being awarded a penalty.
Sydney Roosters 6-0
For a side vying for a place in the top four, the Broncos are being outclassed by the Roosters.
Sydney Roosters 6-0
Daniel Tupou ends up batting the ball back into the field of play - Brisbane fail to find touch.
Sydney Roosters 6-0
Brisbane are awarded a penalty after Jared Waerea-Hargreaves collects Jordan Kahu around the head.
Sydney Roosters 6-0
Mitchell Pearce comes up with an intercept. The Broncos are looking frazzled at the moment.
Sydney Roosters 6-0
Mitchell is off, Issac Liu comes on.
Sydney Roosters 6-0
Latrell Mitchell is down clutching at a hip.
Sydney Roosters 6-0
James Roberts loses the ball in-goal. The Roosters will have another repeat set courtesy of applied pressure,
Sydney Roosters 6-0
Anthony Milford drops the ball after Joseph Manu rushes in to pressure the Brisbane playmaker.
Sydney Roosters 6-0
Latrell Mitchell loses the ball after several Broncos rush in on the winger.
Sydney Roosters 6-0
Darius Boyd is trapped in-goal after Joseph Manu puts in a lovely kick on the last.
Sydney Roosters 6-0
Guerra makes a strong bust on the right edge.
Sydney Roosters 6-0
Brisbane come up with an error on halfway.
Sydney Roosters 6-0
Ben Hunt is collected high by Dylan Napa.
Sydney Roosters 6-0
Ben Hunt strips the ball from Connor Watson.
Sydney Roosters 6-0
Brisbane lose the ball inside their own half.
Sydney Roosters 6-0
Pearce puts up another bomb, but Oates ends up with possession inside his own half.
Sydney Roosters 6-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS: Conversion attempt by Latrell Mitchell successful.
Slotting the extras, the Roosters make a great start at Suncorp.
Sydney Roosters 6-0
TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS: Scored by Dale Copley. Kick to come.
Mitchell Pearce kicks in-field and the former Bronco leaps high to touch down under the posts.
Sydney Roosters 4-0
Daniel Tupou draws a penalty after Matt Gillett was deemed to be not square at marker.
0 all
The ball is allowed to bounce, but Brisbane end up with possession from Mitchell Pearce's kick.
0 all
McCullough finds touch with kick out of dummy half.
0 all
Pearce bombs, but despite falling over Darius Boyd collects the ball.
0 all
Ferguson makes a nice kick return up to the 30 metre line.
Josh McGuire takes the first run of the night.
Corey Parker, accompanied by his family, comes out to the applause of the Brisbane fans.
Jake Friend leads the Roosters out onto Suncorp Stadium.
After dominating recent seasons with three consecutive minor premierships, the Sydney Roosters will be out to thwart the Broncos hopes of a top four finish. Coach Trent Robinson has made a number of changes in response to the 37-12 loss endured last Saturday to Cronulla, with Joey Manu coming into the squad in place of Shaun Kenny-Dowall, while former Brisbane junior Mitchell Frei and debutant Nat Butcher come into the squad in place of the injured Boyd Cordner and Sio Siua Taukeiaho.
In his final regular season appearance at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane captain Corey Parker will play his 345th game for the club in an otherwise unchanged line-up.
Crossing paths just five weeks ago, Brisbane will be looking to make amends for a poor showing in Sydney, while the Roosters will be looking to replicate their strong showing in the 32-16 win to finish 2016 on a positive note.
In the final round of the regular season, the Broncos will be looking to secure fourth place with a win, while the Roosters will have their sights set on continuing their strong late season form after a disappointing start to 2016.
Welcome to League Unlimited’s coverage of Round 26 Thursday Night Football between the Brisbane Broncos and Sydney Roosters from Suncorp Stadium.
Referees & scorers:
Referee: Ben Cummins, Grant Atkins
Touch Judges: Russell Turner, Belinda Sleeman
Video Referee: Bernard Sutton, Steve Chiddy, Luke Patten
BRISBANE BRONCOS (24)
Tries: Anthony Milford, James Roberts, Jordan Kahu (2)
Field Goals:
Conversions: Anthony Milford (2/2), Corey Parker (1/2)
Penalty Goals: Anthony Milford (1/1)
SYDNEY ROOSTERS (14)
Tries: Dale Copley, Connor Watson
Field Goals:
Conversions: Latrell Mitchell (1/1), Blake Ferguson (1/1)
Penalty Goals: Blake Ferguson (1/1), Mitchell Frei (0/1)