We take a look at Thursday nights (8/8/2019) NRL 2019 Week 21 match is between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Brisbane Broncos. The Cowboys host the Broncos on Thursday but Brisbane head the odds in a tight game.
When: Thursday August 8, 7:50pm
Where: 1300Smiles Stadium
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Preview:
Queensland rivals meet to start round 21 when the Cowboys host the Broncos for the final time at 1300SMILES Stadium, with their new Townsville stadium nearing completion. Both teams are coming off last start losses, with the Cows trounced 28-4 by the Tigers and the Broncos fairing worse, losing 40-4 to the Storm.
There aren’t wholesale changes for either side ahead of this one, with Gideon Gela-Mosby in replacing Murray Taulagi for the Cows. Brisbane second rower Matt Gillett hasn’t been named, but Tevita Pangai Jnr is back from suspension and Joe Ofahengaue is promoted to the run on side.
Brisbane won the round two encounter between these clubs 29-10 after racing out of the blocks to lead 24-0 after 51 minutes. Speedster James Roberts scored two tries on that night, but he wont’ be a problem for the Cows after his move to the Bunnies mid-season.
The Cowboys have won four of their past five against the Broncos at home, including the round 22 clash last season by a 34-30 scoreline. This one could be just as high scoring and with both sides having plenty to play for, The Wolf is backing the Cowboys to snare an upset win behind a big game from Michael Morgan.
Odds:
Tip: Brisbane Broncos at $1.80
Value Tip: First Try Scorer: Corey Oates at $8.00
Teams:
Cowboys: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Coen Hess 4. Tom Opacic 5. Gideon Gela-Mosby 6. Michael Morgan 7. Jake Clifford 8. Josh McGuire 9. Jake Granville 10. Jordan McLean 11. Gavin Cooper 12. Shane Wright 13. Jason Taumalolo 14. John Asiata 15. Matt Scott 16. Scott Bolton 17. Francis Molo 18. Peter Hola 19. Reuben Cotter 20. Corey Jensen 21. Murray Taulagi
Broncos: 1. Anthony Milford 5. Jamayne Isaako 4. Alex Glenn 3. Kotoni Staggs 2. Corey Oates 6. Darius Boyd 7. Jake Turpin 8. Matthew Lodge 9. Andrew McCullough 10. Payne Haas 11. David Fifita 12. Tevita Pangai 13. Joe Ofahengaue 14. James Segeyaro 15. Thomas Flegler 16. Rhys Kennedy 17. Patty Carrigan 18. Gehamat Shibasaki 19. Herbie Farnworth 20. Xavier Coates 21. Shaun Fensom
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change