The Broncos are determined to celebrate Ali Brigginshaw's 50th NRLW game in style when they host Parramatta on Saturday.
The veteran will become the first player to notch the half century, with Roosters pair Isabelle Kelly and Keeley Davis set to achieve the milestone later in the weekend.
Brisbane have made an impressive start to the season, registering five wins from six games and they're eager to keep the pressure on the Roosters at the top of the table.
Parramatta let a 10-point lead slip through their grasp last weekend and need a victory to remain in the hunt for a top-six finish.
The Eels are looking to continue their physical defensive presence while improving their red zone attack as they aim to extend an impressive record away from home.
Match: Broncos v Eels
Round 7 -
home Team
Broncos
2nd Position
away Team
Eels
7th Position
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Team News
Broncos: Ali Brigginshaw will line up at halfback as she becomes the first player to play 50 NRLW games. A suspension to Brianna Clark has seen Keilee Joseph shift to prop, with Shalom Sauaso to start at lock. Reegan Hicks is the new face on the bench. Tara McGrath-West's return from a foot injury remains at least another week away.
Eels: A double boost for the Eels, with Kennedy Cherrington set to return from concussion and Boss Kapua (knee) set to play her first game of the season. The duo slot straight back into the starting side, with Paige Travis and Ryvrr-Lee Alo shifting to the interchange. Mia Middleton (facial injury) and Yasmine Baker (knee) have both been listed in the reserves as they look to return from injury.
Match: Broncos v Eels
Round 7 -
home Team
Broncos
away Team
Eels
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Tamika UptonFullback for Eels is number 1 Abbi Church
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Winger for Broncos is number 2 Kerri JohnsonWinger for Eels is number 2 Zali Fay
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Centre for Broncos is number 3 Mele HufangaCentre for Eels is number 3 Fleur Ginn
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Centre for Broncos is number 4 Julia RobinsonCentre for Eels is number 4 Lindsay Tui
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Winger for Broncos is number 5 Hayley MaddickWinger for Eels is number 5 Martha Mataele
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Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Gayle BroughtonFive-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Rosemarie Beckett
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Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Ali BrigginshawHalfback for Eels is number 7 Rachael Pearson
Forwards
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Prop for Broncos is number 8 Annetta-Claudia Nu'uausalaProp for Eels is number 8 Elsie Albert
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Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Jada FergusonHooker for Eels is number 9 Rueben Cherrington
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Prop for Broncos is number 10 Keilee JosephProp for Eels is number 10 Breanna Eales
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Lauren Dam2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Boss Kapua
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Romy Teitzel2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Mahalia Murphy
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Lock for Broncos is number 13 Shalom SauasoLock for Eels is number 13 Kennedy Cherrington
Interchange
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Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Destiny BrillInterchange for Eels is number 14 Taneka Todhunter
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Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Chelsea LenarduzziInterchange for Eels is number 15 Paige Travis
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Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Shenae CiesiolkaInterchange for Eels is number 16 Ryvrr-Lee Alo
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Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Reegan HicksInterchange for Eels is number 17 Chloe Jackson
Reserves
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Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Tafito LafaeleReplacement for Eels is number 18 Tess McWilliams
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- Broncos captain Ali Brigginshaw will become the first player to appear in 50 NRLW games.
- The Eels have won their last two games in Brisbane.
- The Broncos will play their 50th NRLW game.
- Eels lock Kennedy Cherrington has scored a try in her last two games against the Broncos.
- The Broncos have scored 102 points in their past three games.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the
