Suncorp Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 15 NRL game between Brisbane Broncos and Newcastle Knights. The game kicks off at 5:30 pm with Brisbane Broncos heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Brisbane Broncos vs. Newcastle Knights game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday June 10, 2023 at 5:30 pm
Where: Suncorp Stadium
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Brisbane Broncos vs Newcastle Knights Odds
Brisbane Broncos vs Newcastle Knights Preview
Brisbane is navigating the Origin period superbly so far, despite their five-player contribution to the series opener and the fact they are yet to enjoy a bye this season.
The Broncos carved out a brave, Adam Reynolds-inspired 26-22 win over the Warriors in New Zealand minus their rep contingent, while four Origin players backed up – with Payne Haas, Patrick Carrigan and Reece Walsh outstanding – for a highly impressive 20-12 away upset of Cronulla.
Kotoni Staggs also produced a barnstorming display as the Broncos’ ability to go the length of the field came to the fore, but it was a gallant defensive effort that underpinned their first win over a fellow top-six team since Round 1.
Unfancied Newcastle is hovering just a point outside the Top 8, bookending a 26-6 loss to the Sharks at Coffs Harbour with home wins over the Titans (46-26) and Sea Eagles (28-18) before taking a bye last weekend.
The Knights made tough work of it against Origin- and injury-depleted Manly, but the positive takeaway was the performance of hat-trick hero Greg Marzhew and fellow dynamic outside backs Bradman Best and Dom Young.
Kalyn Ponga’s return to fullback has improved the balance of the side.
Maroons winger Selwyn Cobbo returns after being rested by the Broncos last week, with Jesse Arthars left out.
The Knights’ sole Origin rep, Tyson Frizell, is back on deck, while Kurt Mann takes Lachie Miller’s bench spot.
The Broncos boast 13 wins and a draw from their last 19 against the Knights, winning the last three in a row.
Last season they cruised to wins away (36-12) and at home (28-10) with Selwyn Cobbo scoring five tries across the two games.
The Knights haven’t won away from Newcastle since a Round 2 eclipse of the Tigers at Leichhardt.
The Broncos have lost three of their last four at Suncorp Stadium, but they have arguably reclaimed the mantle as the NRL’s form team in the past fortnight and are unsurprisingly the shortest favourites of Round 15.
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Head To Head Bet
We're tipping Brisbane Broncos to win at $1.20 odds.
First Try Scorer
First Try Scorer: Selwyn Cobbo at $6.80.
Brisbane Broncos vs Newcastle Knights Teams
Broncos team: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Corey Oates 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Thomas Flegler 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Cory Paix 15. Brendan Piakura 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Martin Taupau 18. Jesse Arthars 19. Corey Jensen 20. Keenan Palasia 21. Deine Mariner 22. Tyson Smoothy
Knights team: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Tyson Gamble 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Daniel Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Lachlan Fitzgibbon 13. Adam Elliott 14. Kurt Mann 15. Jacob Saifiti 16. Jack Hetherington 17. Mathew Croker 18. Dylan Lucas 19. Enari Tuala