NRLW Match Preview: Raiders v Broncos

Author: Lucy Trotman
Timestamp: Thu 15 Aug 2024, 10:47 AM

The Canberra Raiders travel to Brisbane this weekend as they prepare to face the Brisbane Broncos on Saturday morning at Totally Workwear Stadium.

The Raiders will be looking to bounce back this weekend, after suffering a 24-12 defeat against the Cronulla Sharks last Saturday at GIO Stadium Canberra.

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Broncos

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Hayley Maddick

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Apii Nicholls
Winger for Broncos is number 2 Julia Robinson

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Madison Bartlett
Centre for Broncos is number 3 Mele Hufanga

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Cheyelle Robins-Reti
Centre for Broncos is number 4 Shenae Ciesiolka

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Mackenzie Wiki
Winger for Broncos is number 5 Stacey Waaka

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Shakiah Tungai
Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Gayle Broughton

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Zahara Temara
Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Ali Brigginshaw

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Ashleigh Quinlan

Forwards

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Keilee Joseph

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Tommaya Kelly-Sines
Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Jada Ferguson

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Chanté Temara
Prop for Broncos is number 10 Chelsea Lenarduzzi

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Sophie Holyman
2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Tazmin Rapana

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Monalisa Soliola
2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Romy Teitzel

2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Hollie-Mae Dodd
Lock for Broncos is number 13 Jasmine Fogavini

Lock for Raiders is number 13 Simaima Taufa

Interchange

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Destiny Brill

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Emma Barnes
Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Tafito Lafaele

Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Grace Kemp
Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Lavinia Gould

Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Kerehitina Matua
Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Lauren Dam

Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Sereana Naitokatoka

Reserves

Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Skyla Adams

Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Relna Wuruki-Hosea

Match Officials

Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Last updated: 8/17/2024 7:18:15 AM

Meanwhile, the Broncos will be riding high with confidence after claiming a commanding 44-4 victory over the Gold Coast Titans last Sunday afternoon at Totally Workwear Stadium.

Talking Points

Raiders wingers Madison Bartlett and Shakiah Tungai were strong in the defeat to the Sharks, helping the Raiders to a eight point lead at half-time.
The Green Machine will be desperate to claim a victory this weekend, after a tough start to the season including losses to the Knights and Sharks in the last two rounds.
The Raiders defensive line will have to be wary of Broncos centre Mele Hufanga, who scored four tries last weekend.
The Raiders side remains unchanged from their clash against the Sharks, while the Broncos have also named the same line-up from their victory against the Titans.

They are one from three and so are we so the main focus is just ourselves and we know what we need to work on.
Hollie-Mae Dodd #5

Last time they met

In round six of last season, the Brisbane Broncos defeated the Canberra Raiders 40-8 at Totally Workwear Stadium.

Key Match Up:

Cheyelle Robins-Reti v Mele Hufanga

As the Raiders prepare to take on the Broncos at Totally Workwear Stadium, all eyes will be on the exciting battle between the two centres Cheyelle Robins-Reti and Mele Hufanga.

After making her NRLW debut last year in round one against the Sharks, Robins-Reti has had an impressive career so far, scoring four tries in 12 appearances and being named the Raiders NRLW Rookie of the Year in her first season of rugby league.

In the 2024 season so far, the Raiders centre has made 36 tackles with a 90 percent efficiency and has an average of 110 running metres.

Mele Hufanga has also had an impressive career to date after making her NRLW debut in round one last year, scoring 14 tries in 13 career appearances.

In the 2024 season so far, the Broncos centre has made 35 tackles with an 89.7 percent efficiency and has run an average of 160 metres.

This clash between the two New Zealand representative players will be one to watch as they will be influential in the outcome of the match.

Head-to-Head

This will be the second time these two clubs have met, with the Broncos claiming the only victory.