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The Broncos have copped a huge blow with Adam Reynolds wiped out of the game in just the 12th minute as the Eels laid on four tries unanswered tries.
The Broncos had all the early ball, but when the Eels finally got into good field position, Maika Sivo crossed in the corner.
Two minutes later Reynolds was seen walking up the tunnel. Fox League’s Corey Parker later delivered the huge news that the skipper had failed his HIA.
The Eels scored three tries in ten minutes, only for the Broncos to show signs of life when Brenko Lee crossed in the corner. But the Eels hit back witth another one just before half time.
Fox League’s Michael Ennis said the Broncos are “getting absolutely flogged.”
“I think they’re shot, I think they’re in big, big trouble. I really don’t know how Kevvie Walters can get a response — their season is on life support,” Ennis added.
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36TH MINUTE
Shaun Lane slipped through a gap off a Dylan Brown ball before passing into Clint Guthson, who scored.
29TH MINUTE
The Broncos finally got on the board off the back of an Eels error. Dylan Brown threw a forward pass off the kick-off and handed the Broncos a golden opportunity. They scored in their first tackle off the scrum.
26TH MINUTE
And the Eels were again as Mitchell Moses worked his magic on the short side. He converted to take the lead to 24-nil.
Fox League’s Andrew Voss said “this could get scary bad,” while Greg Alexander said it was “danger signs” for the Broncos.
18TH MINUTE
The Eels extended their lead through skipper Clint Gutherson, who crossed off a ball from Isaiah Papali’i.
16TH MINUTE
Shaun Lane threw a cutout pass to Maika Sivo, who put a chip kick up for Tom Opacic to beat three defenders to score.
12TH MINUTE
The Broncos’ most important player, Adam Reynolds, left the field and went straight up the tunnel. Fox League’s sideline reporter Corey Parker said it was a HIA but he wasn’t sure if he “believed that.”
10TH MINUTE
The Eels got on the board first through a stunning team try. Shaun Lane got an offload away to Clint Gutherson, who threw the ball up for Junior Paulo to catch and pass to try-scorer Maika Sivo.
MATCH PREVIEW
A top eight spot is on the line for the Broncos when they host the Eels at Suncorp Stadium in a must-win clash.
The Broncos have slumped to eighth spot and only sit two points ahead of the Raiders, who have an easy run home and could creep into finals footy.
It’s an equally important game for the fifth-placed Eels, who are still a chance of securing a top four finish.
Aside from the top eight, skipper Adam Reynolds is playing his 250th NRL game and will go up against in-form Eels halfback Mitchell Moses in what Fox League’s Michael Ennis called a “fasctinating battle.”
There’s also a chance for the Broncos to restore some pride in the jersey after last week’s humiliating 60-12 loss to the Storm.
They’ll have to do it without star winger Selwyn Cobbo though, who requested to be rested. Jordan Pereira will replace him on the flank.
Ryan James is also out due to a broken finger, with Cory Jensen being promoted to the starting side and Keenan Palasia joining the bench, along with Zac Hosking in a swap with Rhys Kennedy.
In some welcome news Origin second-rower Kurt Capewell looks set to overcome an ankle injury to play.
Eels coach Brad Arthur made a late change to his side with Marata Niukore starting at lock and Ryan Matterson dropping to the bench.
TEAMS
Broncos: 1. Te Maire Martin 2. Corey Oates 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Brenko Lee 19. Jordan Pereira 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Thomas Flegler 9. Jake Turpin 10. Payne Haas 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jordan Riki 16. Corey Jensen 14. Billy Walters 15. Kobe Hetherington 21. Keenan Palasia 22. Zac Hosking. Replacement player: 18. Delouise Hoeter
Eels: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Tom Opacic 5. Waqa Blake 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Junior Paulo 11. Shaun Lane 12. Isaiah Papali’i 17. Marata Niukore 13. Ryan Matterson 14. Makahesi Makatoa 15. Jakob Arthur 16. Oregon Kaufusi. Replacement player: 20. Bryce Cartwright
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