Full Time
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7:50pm Fri September 9, 2016
Finals Wk 1 - Suncorp Stadium, Milton / Yuggera-Turrbal - Crowd: 43170
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It's Fulltime and the Broncos move onto next week after trailing at halftime, running out winners 44-28 in the highest scoring finals game in history. Stay tuned for the 3,2,1's and Match Report @LeagueUnlimited.

Brisbane Broncos 44-28

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UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION BRISBANE BRONCOS: Conversion attempt by Corey Parker unsuccessful.

Corey Parker lines up his last conversion attempt at Suncorp Stadium....and he misses! 44-28 it will stay in the highest scoring semi final of all time.

Brisbane Broncos 44-28

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TRY BRISBANE BRONCOS: Scored by Corey Oates. Kick to come.

Konrad Hurrell tries to get a desperate ball away to Mead in a hail mary play but it's picked up by Oates and he scores in the corner untouched. Brisbane lead 44-28.

Brisbane Broncos 44-28

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Jarryd Hayne gets a super cut out ball away to Mead. Forward! We've seen those let go all year! Broncos scrum 35m out from their own line.

Brisbane Broncos 40-28

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SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION GOLD COAST TITANS: Conversion attempt by Tyrone Roberts successful.

Tyrone Roberts adds the 2 points. 40-28.

Brisbane Broncos 40-28

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TRY GOLD COAST TITANS: Scored by Ryan James. Kick to come.

Ryan James scores his 13th try of the year, grubbering through off a loose pass from Bird to regather and score under the posts.

Brisbane Broncos 40-26

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Nathan Friend grubbers in goal on the last and Corey Oates bats it dead. Dropout Brisbane.

Brisbane Broncos 40-22

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UNFORCED ERROR BRISBANE BRONCOS: Jonus Pearson makes an unforced error.

Jonus Pearson knocks on off another Titans short kickoff. Titans scrum 30m from the tryline.

Brisbane Broncos 40-22

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SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION BRISBANE BRONCOS: Conversion attempt by Jordan Kahu successful.

Jordan Kahu extends the lead to 40-22.

Brisbane Broncos 40-22

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TRY BRISBANE BRONCOS: Scored by Anthony Milford. Kick to come.

An Anthony Milford field goal is charged down by Ryan James. It falls into the path of Greg Bird who knocks on and a flying Anthony Milford picks up the ball on the run and scores! Great try!

Brisbane Broncos 38-22

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UNFORCED ERROR GOLD COAST TITANS: Agnatius Paasi makes an unforced error.

Agnatius Paasi loses the ball however may have been stripped. Not overuled, Broncos scrum 30m out.

Brisbane Broncos 34-22

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Konrad Hurrell charged back off the kickoff and ran over Sam Thaiday, He may be injured Thaiday.

Brisbane Broncos 34-22

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UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION GOLD COAST TITANS: Conversion attempt by Tyrone Roberts unsuccessful.

Tyrone Roberts misses the conversion! Still plenty of time. 34-22 Broncos lead.

Brisbane Broncos 34-22

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TRY GOLD COAST TITANS: Scored by Chris McQueen. Kick to come.

Chris McQueen crashes over for his second try. Great short ball from Peats from dummy half.

Brisbane Broncos 34-22

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Penalty Titans - Against James Roberts off the Titans short kickoff, ruled to have taken Jarryd Hayne off the ball. Gold Coast find the line 30m out.

Brisbane Broncos 34-18

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SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION BRISBANE BRONCOS: Conversion attempt by Jordan Kahu successful.

Jordan Kahu lands it from the sideline! Brisbane now lead 34-18.

Brisbane Broncos 34-18

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TRY BRISBANE BRONCOS: Scored by Corey Oates. Kick to come.

Corey Oates scores off a great ball from Darius Boyd. Gerard Sutton refuses to go to the Video Ref despite possible obstruction. Broncos lead 32-18.

Brisbane Broncos 32-18

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Another rough call against the Titans as Milford grubbers into the line ruled to have played at it!

Brisbane Broncos 28-18

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Penalty Broncos - Corey Oates goes high and falls badly spilling the ball, however Mead penalised...essentially for contesting the ball.

Brisbane Broncos 28-18

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UNFORCED ERROR BRISBANE BRONCOS: Jordan Kahu makes an unforced error.

Darius Boyd again looking dangerous close to the line, finds Kahu who reaches out for his hat-trick but spills it. Titans scrum 10m out from their own line.

Brisbane Broncos 28-18

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UNFORCED ERROR GOLD COAST TITANS: Agnatius Paasi makes an unforced error.

The Titans knock on again, this time Agnatius Paasi who is hit by Jonus Pearson. Great tackle. Broncos scrum on halfway.

Brisbane Broncos 28-18

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Nathan Peats gets a decent kick on the last and makes a great chase to tackle Darius Boyd in his own half.

Brisbane Broncos 28-18

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James Roberts looks to be in hot water in the build up to that try, seemingly kicking Ryan Simpkins on the ground. Should hear more about it post match i suspect.

Brisbane Broncos 28-18

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SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION BRISBANE BRONCOS: Conversion attempt by Jordan Kahu successful.

Jordan Kahu lands the extra 2 points. Brisbane lead 28-18. Nightmare second half for Gold Coast!

Brisbane Broncos 28-18

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TRY BRISBANE BRONCOS: Scored by Alex Glenn. Kick to come.

Ben Hunt grubbers in goal and is then held back by Pulu, however Ryan James knocks on and Alex Glenn gets his hand on the ball. Broncos lead 26-18.

Brisbane Broncos 26-18

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UNFORCED ERROR GOLD COAST TITANS: Leivaha Pulu makes an unforced error.

Leivaha Pulu is picked up and dumped by the Broncos defence and he drops the ball. More ball for Brisbane 40m out.

Brisbane Broncos 22-18

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UNFORCED ERROR BRISBANE BRONCOS: Darius Boyd makes an unforced error.

Broncos shift it wide to the right on the last, however Boyd's basketball pass sails over the sideline. Titans scrum 10m from their own line.

Brisbane Broncos 22-18

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VIDEO REF - NO TRY - Andrew McCullough goes from dummy half and Pulu manages to hold him up for Hayne to get there in the nick of time. Play the ball on tackle 4.

Brisbane Broncos 22-18

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Another Penalty Broncos - High tackle from Nathan Peats on Alex Glenn. Broncos on the attack 20m out.

Brisbane Broncos 22-18

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UNFORCED ERROR BRISBANE BRONCOS: Corey Oates makes an unforced error.

Broncos find some space and look certain to score but Corey Oates spills the ball with the line at his mercy. Huge let off!

Brisbane Broncos 22-18

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Ashley Taylor will not be back in more horrible news for Gold Coast fans!

Brisbane Broncos 22-18

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Penalty Broncos - Nene Macdonald strips the ball from Jarrod Wallace. Broncos find the line 40m from their own line.

Brisbane Broncos 22-18

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SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION BRISBANE BRONCOS: Conversion attempt by Jordan Kahu successful.

Jordan Kahu makes no mistake. 22-18. Gold Coast pay the price for the Jarryd Hayne error.

Brisbane Broncos 22-18

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TRY BRISBANE BRONCOS: Scored by Alex Glenn. Kick to come.

Try Broncos! Andrew McCullough hits Alex Glenn with a short ball close to the line from dummy half. Soft try. Broncos lead 20-18 kick to come.

Brisbane Broncos 20-18

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We are underway in the 2nd Half! Jarryd Hayne knocks on off the kick off! Broncos scrum 10m out!

Gold Coast Titans 18-16

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It's halftime! What a game so far! Titans score late to lead 18-16 at the break. Stay tuned for all the action for the 2nd half. How good is finals footy!

Gold Coast Titans 18-16

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SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION GOLD COAST TITANS: Conversion attempt by Tyrone Roberts successful.

Tyrone Roberts puts the Titans in front 18-16.

Gold Coast Titans 18-16

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TRY GOLD COAST TITANS: Scored by Josh Hoffman. Kick to come.

Jarryd Hayne heavily involved and gets the kick across field and Josh Hoffman leaps high and get the try! 16 all kick to come.

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Greg Bird intercept! Bird takes off down the field looking for support, Hayne looms but Bird can't find him! Titans on the attack on halfway!

Brisbane Broncos 16-12

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Super dropout from Tyrone Roberts - Anthony Milford lets it bounce and Oates is tackled just short of halfway.

Brisbane Broncos 16-12

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Great kick on the last from Ben Hunt and David Mead is trapped in goal. Dropout Titans.

Brisbane Broncos 16-12

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Penalty Broncos - Titans offside. Brisbane tap 10m out.

Brisbane Broncos 16-12

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Broncos find the line 25m out...Ashley Taylor now comes from the field.

Brisbane Broncos 16-12

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Penalty Broncos - High tackle on report for Chris McQueen on Anthony Milford. Josh McGuire comes in and it's a bit of a melee.

Brisbane Broncos 16-12

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Ash Taylor stays on the field for now. Play back on.

Brisbane Broncos 16-12

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Looks like it could be a hip or lower back problem for Ash Taylor. Not looking good for the Titans.

Brisbane Broncos 16-12

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Ashley Taylor is down! Hit after kicking on the last and lands on his shoulder. Time off.

Brisbane Broncos 16-12

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Anthony Milford finds the line in order to give his troops a breather. Titans scrum 10m out from their own line. A little defensive from Milford.

Brisbane Broncos 16-12

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Corey Oates makes a strong run after picking up a grubber from Taylor on his own line. Tackled 30m out on play number 1.

Brisbane Broncos 16-12

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SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION BRISBANE BRONCOS: Conversion attempt by Jordan Kahu successful.

Jordan Kahu adds the extras from in front. Broncos lead 16-12.

Brisbane Broncos 16-12

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TRY BRISBANE BRONCOS: Scored by Jarrod Wallace. Kick to come.

Jarrod Wallace charges onto a ball from Corey Parker drifting across the field. Broncos lead 14-12 kick to come.

Brisbane Broncos 14-12

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Good kick on the last from Brisbane from Kahu. Jarryd Hayne runs the ball over the sideline. Gold Coast dropout.

Gold Coast Titans 12-10

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UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION BRISBANE BRONCOS: Conversion attempt by Jordan Kahu unsuccessful.

Jordan Kahu misses from the sideline. Score remains 12-10.

Gold Coast Titans 12-10

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TRY BRISBANE BRONCOS: Scored by Jordan Kahu. Kick to come.

Jordan Kahu gets his second after Anthony Milford puts Kahu away, he finds Oates who is tackled metres out from the line in a superb tackle from Hurrell. Hunt shifts the ball to the blindside and Kahu dives over in the corner! Titans 12-10 kick to come.

Gold Coast Titans 12-10

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Decision overturned - Broncos scrum, Leivaha Pulu ruled to have knocked on.

Gold Coast Titans 12-6

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Jarryd Hayne makes a break off a short ball from Ashley Taylor and Ben Hunt knocks the ball down as he looks to put Mead over. Titans scrum 10m out.

Gold Coast Titans 12-6

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UNFORCED ERROR BRISBANE BRONCOS: Josh McGuire makes an unforced error.

Big chance blown for Brisbane! Josh McGuire fumbles metres out from the try line attempting to get a quick play the ball.

Gold Coast Titans 12-6

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UNFORCED ERROR GOLD COAST TITANS: Nene Macdonald makes an unforced error.

Nene Macdonald knocks the ball into touch after Darius Boyd takes off down the blind close to the line and looks for Pearson. Broncos scrum 10m out.

Gold Coast Titans 12-6

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UNFORCED ERROR GOLD COAST TITANS: Jarryd Hayne makes an unforced error.

Jarryd Hayne puts the ball out on the full! Titans first error. Brisbane have it 35m from their own line.

Gold Coast Titans 12-6

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SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION GOLD COAST TITANS: Conversion attempt by Tyrone Roberts successful.

Tyrone Roberts makes it 2 from 2. Titans lead 12-6.

Gold Coast Titans 12-6

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TRY GOLD COAST TITANS: Scored by David Mead. Kick to come.

David Mead scores off a superb grubber behind the line on the last from Ash Taylor. Gold Coast running hot! 10-6 kick to come.

Gold Coast Titans 10-6

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Jarryd Hayne goes to the line and is just dragged down by Ben Hunt. Gold Coast on the attack!

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Penalty Titans - Against Josh McGuire for hands on the ball. Titans find the line 30m out.

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Well it hasn't taken long for the Video Ref to get involved this years Finals Series!

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SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION BRISBANE BRONCOS: Conversion attempt by Jordan Kahu successful.

Jordan Kahu adds the extras. 6 all!

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TRY BRISBANE BRONCOS: Scored by Jordan Kahu. Kick to come.

VIDEO REF - TRY! The Video Ref has ruled Konrad Hurrell has kicked the ball away which is illegal! Conversion from in front!

Gold Coast Titans 6-4

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James Roberts slices straight through 30m out and Jarryd Hayne manages to put him down! Roberts passes inside Jordan Kahu dives on it and Konrad Hurrell kicks it out of his grasp!

Gold Coast Titans 6-0

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UNFORCED ERROR BRISBANE BRONCOS: Sam Thaiday makes an unforced error.

Sam Thaiday drops the ball cold off a familar first man play from Anthony Milford. Titans have the ball 25m out from their own line.

Gold Coast Titans 6-0

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Kick chase again perfect from the Gold Coast, this time from Ashley Taylor. Penalty Broncos though, against Ryan James and Broncos find the line on halfway.

Gold Coast Titans 6-0

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Titans get another good kick in on the last and Jordan Kahu has it just 5m from his own line.

Gold Coast Titans 6-0

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SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION GOLD COAST TITANS: Conversion attempt by Tyrone Roberts successful.

Tyrone Roberts lands it from 15m in from touch. Gold Coast 6-0.

Gold Coast Titans 6-0

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TRY GOLD COAST TITANS: Scored by Chris McQueen. Kick to come.

VIDEO REF - TRY - Chris McQueen scores after the Titans bomb towards the other wing to Corey Oates who goes high and spills it. McQueen catches it and puts it down! Dream start Titans! 4-0 kick to come.

Gold Coast Titans 4-0

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VIDEO REF - NO TRY - Jonus Pearson knocks on in goal off a towering bomb, however replays show Josh Hoffman also knocks on before putting it down. Line drop out Brisbane. Huge let off!

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Ben Hunt under pressure on the last and his kick finds Jarryd Hayne who points towards Sam Thaiday as he runs it back.

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The Finals Series for 2016 are underway!

Here come the home side, onto Suncorp Stadium for the last time lead by captain Corey Parker.

Ryan James leads the visitors onto the field. Kick off minutes away!

INJURY UPDATE TITANS - Zeb Taia has been injured in the warm up and will not take his place in the 17. Ryan Simpkins to come into the side.

Welcome to the 2016 NRL Finals Series! First up we have the Elimination Final, which doubles as a local derby, where the Brisbane Broncos host the Gold Coast Titans from Suncorp Stadium.
Brisbane have a late change with centre Tom Opacic ruled out, which sees Jordan Kahu switch to centre and rookie Jonus Pearson comes onto the wing in just his 2nd NRL game in jumper #19.
Gold Coast have moved Agnatius Paasi into the side with Zeb Taia dropping back from second row to the bench. Ryan Simpkins, William Zillman and Lachlan Burr all drop off the interchange with Nathaniel Peteru comes into the side in jersey #21 filling the remaining spot in the 17.
It’s do or die for the local Queensland rivals and there are some terrific match ups right across the park. Kick off not far away, so stay tuned for all the action @LeagueUnlimited.

Referees & scorers:

Referee: Gerard Sutton, Gavin Badger

Touch Judges: Michael Wise, Tim Roby

Video Referee: Bernard Sutton, Luke Patten, Ashley Klein

BRISBANE BRONCOS (44)
Tries: Jordan Kahu (2), Jarrod Wallace, Alex Glenn (2), Corey Oates (2), Anthony Milford
Field Goals:
Conversions: Jordan Kahu (6/7), Corey Parker (0/1)
Penalty Goals:

GOLD COAST TITANS (28)
Tries: Chris McQueen (2), David Mead, Josh Hoffman, Ryan James
Field Goals:
Conversions: Tyrone Roberts (4/5)
Penalty Goals: