Rugby League
  1. Home
  2. Sport
  3. NRL
Canberra Raiders
20
Brisbane Broncos
30
Full Time
Save
Print
License article

Live NRL Scores Round 16 2017: Cowboys v Panthers, Raiders v Broncos, Roosters v Storm

Follow live for all the action from the NRL triple header on Stupid Saturday.

Luke Keary of the Roosters makes a break.
Luke Keary of the Roosters makes a break. Photo: Mark Kolbe

Good night!

That was quite an enjoyable shift, actually. Adelaide looked like a magnificent event, topped off by a sensational finish. Last minute tries by Kyle Feldt seem to be his stock in trade and how good was it to see Benji Marshall terrorising a defence again? I'll be writing about the crowds too in Monday's Set Of Six. As some of you might be aware, I've got a book coming out soon. You can read about it (and order it, if you must) here

Fulltime at Adelaide Oval: SYDNEY ROOSTERS 25 MELBOURNE 24 in golden point time

A MITCHELL Pearce field goal has give Sydney Roosters an amazing 25-24 overtime victory against Melbourne at Adelaide Oval.

Melbourne, with the big three of Cameron Smith, Billy Slater and Cooper Cronk being rested, looked safe with nine minutes to go when they led 24-12 on the back of some outstanding rookie performances.

But the comeback began with winger Daniel Tupou's try. Fullback Michael Gordon had to convert this from one touchline, and Blake Ferguson's 79th minute try from the other, in order to invoke extra time.

The winning point came from 40 metres out and a difficult angle.

COMMENT: Still augers better for the future of the losers than the winners.

84 min: Pearce field goal

Mitchell Pearce has made up for the disappointment of NSW's Origin defeat by landing an overtime field goal to give Sydney Roosters victory over Melbourne at Adelaide Oval. Pearce was about 40 metres out and in front when he made the winning strike.Sydney Roosters 25-24. 

End of regulation time at Adelaide Oval: SYDNEY ROOSTERS 24 MELBOURNE 24

SYDNEY Roosters have staged a gutsy comeback to send their match against Melbourne at Adelaide Oval into golden point extra time.

Centre Blake Ferguson scored off Luke Keary's kick with just over a minute left in regulation time, leaving it to Michael Gordon to tie the match with a sideline conversion. For most of the 80 minutes, the Roosters were outclassed by an inexperienced Storm team. Two converted tries in the final eight minutes from the Roosters gave them a chance. '

79 min: Ferguson try, Gordon goal

And are we headed for golden point. Luke Keary kicks for Blake Ferguson with less than two minutes left and Ferguson holds off Josh Addo-Carr to score. Michael Gordon to tie up the game ... It's there! 24-24. 

 Back to top

72 min: Tupou try, Gordom goal

Daniel Tupou finds his way over in the left corner; Connor Watson was very involved. Michael Gordon is able to convert from the sidelines. Melbourne 24-18.

68 min: Hughes try

Young Jahrome Hughes finally gets his try after the Bunker chalked off one earlier. He just takes on the defence from close range and bustles his way over. The crowd is a magnificent 21,492. Munster is unable to convert. Melbourne 24-12.

60 min: Mitchell try, Gordon goal

A nicely-worked left-side move from the Roosters, with Luke Keary passing to Daniel Tupou and centre Latrell Mitchell backing up inside to dot down for an important Roosters try. It's hard to see them winning this but you never know. Michael Gordon's conversion is good! The Roosters almost score again from the resumption of play. Mark Nicholls has failed a HIH test and won't be back. Melbourne 20-12.

51 min: Vunivalu try

Melbourne's Fiji international Suiliasi Vunivalu scores a remarkable try on the right wing in which his entire body was outside the field of play but he still gets the ball down. It goes to the Bunker and there is insufficent evidence to rule it out, even thought there was a hint of the right hand into touch. Something very special, that. Munster can't land the conversion. Melbourne 20-6.

44 min: Hughes NO TRY

The Storm are over again after the Roosters let a kick bounce at the back. But alas, no, the Bunker says at least one chaser was off-side. Tohu Haris has a medial ligament injury but will be back.Melbourne 16-12.

Back to top

41 min: Addo-Carr try

A wonderful cut-out pass from Cameron Munster and Addo-Carr launches himself into the night sky to touch down just inside the corner-post. Great footy all around. Cameron Munster is unable to convert. Melbourne 16-6.
Final half of football for the night now underway. Melbourne with first use of the ball. Melbourne 12-6.

Halftime at Adelaide Oval: MELBOURNE 12 SYDNEY ROOSTERS 6

MELBOURNE'S emerging talent is enjoying another red letter night as they lead a strong Sydney Roosters line-up by six at halftime at Adelaide Oval.

The tricolours scored first and looked the better side in the opening stages but an intercept from Storm winger Josh Addo-Carr changed momentum and the prodigy Brodie Croft finished off a sweeping movement almost from the restart of play.

A week after the golden point win against North Queensland, the Storm's back-up brigade is again covering itself in glory.

COMMENT: It's actually a worry for the Roosters, with the side they have out there, that they would struggle against such an understrength Melbourne team.

26 min: Croft try, Munster goal

Brodie Croft has a try now, almost from the kick-off. He just trailed down the middle and finished off flopping between the posts. Cameron Munster's conversion is a simple one. Melbourne 12-6.

24 min: Addo-Carr try, Munster goal

Mebourne winger Josh Addo-Carr snatches an Aiden Guerra pass out of the air and races 90 minutes, singeing he grass as he goes, to score his side's first try. It's his 10th touchdown of the year. Huge crowd, by the looks. I think we can see a pattern here: play games in Sydney and no-one goes. Play them elsewhere and there is still a novelty factor. Munster converts. 6-6.

 Back to top

11 min: Aubusson try, Gordon goal

Mitch Aubusson ambles over after the Roosters peppered the Storm line for an extended period. Gordon adds the extras. The Tricolours are all-action tonight so far, looking the goods. Sydney Roosters 6-0.

6 min: Keary NO TRY

The Roosters five-eighth arrows into the corner but replays show he put a hand into touch before dotting down. Scrum feed and win to Melbourne. 0-0.

And we are now underway at Adelaide Oval! Sydney Roosters with first touch of the ball. The Roosters have an early try disallowed, with Joseph Manu called offside.Sydney Roosters 0 Melbourne 0.

Fulltime at GIO Stadium: BRISBANE 30 CANBERRA 20

BRISBANE have moved into the NRL's top two with a 10-point win in Canberra.

It was a back-and-forth contest in which Benji Marshall starred for the Broncos. Second rower Matt Gillett posted a brace of tries, his second in the final minute. The Raiders held a narrow halftime advantage and there is little doubt Marshall was the difference,

The Broncos will be without stars Darius Boyd and Anthony Milford for an extended period.

COMMENT: Like North Queensland in the earlier game, the Broncos were missing some huge names and still managed to eke out a win

 

 

 
Photo: Picasa

80 min: Gillett try, Kahu goal

And Matt Gillett scores his 51st top grade try right on fulltime as Brisbane move into the top two. Jordan Kahu converts. Brisbane 30-20.

 Back to top

1 new post(s) available. View post(s) Dismiss

Match Tracker

Canberra Raiders
Brisbane Broncos
H1
16
14

    Canberra Raiders Events

  • 11 mins - Try, J.Wighton
  • 12 mins - Conversion, J.Croker
  • 14 mins - Try, J.Croker
  • 15 mins - Conversion, J.Croker
  • 34 mins - Try, N.Cotric

    Canberra Raiders and Brisbane Broncos Events

  • 7 mins - Try, C.Oates
  • 8 mins - Conversion, J.Kahu
  • 22 mins - Try, A.Glenn
  • 24 mins - Conversion, J.Kahu
  • 40 mins - Penalty goal, J.Kahu
H2
4
16

    Canberra Raiders Events

  • 68 mins - Try, J.Leilua

    Canberra Raiders and Brisbane Broncos Events

  • 50 mins - Try, M.Gillett
  • 58 mins - Try, J.Ofahengaue
  • 59 mins - Conversion, J.Kahu
  • 80 mins - Try, M.Gillett
  • 80 mins - Conversion, J.Kahu
ET
0
0

    Canberra Raiders Events

    Canberra Raiders and Brisbane Broncos Events

Scorers

Canberra Raiders
Brisbane Broncos
Goal Scorers Canberra Raiders Brisbane Broncos
Tries Wighton (1), Croker (1), Cotric (1), Leilua (1) Oates (1), Glenn (1), Gillett (2), Ofahengaue (1)
Conversions Croker (2/4) Kahu (4/5)
Penalty Goals Kahu (1/1)
Field Goals

Team Statistics

Canberra Raiders
Brisbane Broncos

Statistics

 Canberra Raiders Brisbane Broncos
Tries 4 5
Conversions 2 4
Penalty Goals 0 1
Field Goals 0 0
Canberra RaidersGoal Scorers
Players R RM OF LB TA K T MT PC ER
B.Austin 4 80 1 1 1 0 11 4 0 2
K.Baptiste 2 18 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 0
L.Bateman 5 55 0 0 0 0 15 1 1 0
S.Boyd 9 88 0 0 0 0 26 1 0 0
N.Cotric 9 142 0 0 0 1 2 2 0 0
J.Croker 11 122 1 1 0 2 11 1 0 1
J.Hodgson 6 65 0 0 0 2 40 3 2 3
J.Leilua 8 56 1 1 0 0 12 4 1 0
J.Papalii 10 95 3 0 1 0 24 2 0 0
J.Paulo 11 104 1 0 0 0 25 1 0 0
C.Priest 2 12 0 0 0 0 20 1 0 0
J.Rapana 16 170 3 1 0 1 3 0 0 1
A.Sezer 4 40 0 0 0 8 7 5 0 1
I.Soliola 6 56 0 0 0 0 22 3 1 0
J.Tapine 7 64 0 0 0 0 17 1 0 0
E.Whitehead 9 83 0 0 0 0 35 4 0 0
J.Wighton 14 126 0 1 0 0 4 2 0 1
Brisbane BroncosGoal Scorers
Players R RM OF LB TA K T MT PC ER
A.Blair 7 56 4 0 0 0 23 2 1 0
H.Ese'ese 12 130 0 0 0 0 16 2 0 1
M.Gillett 13 121 0 2 0 0 31 1 0 1
A.Glenn 14 123 0 1 0 0 17 4 0 0
B.Hunt 4 49 1 1 2 8 14 1 0 1
J.Kahu 10 101 0 0 0 0 5 2 0 0
B.Marshall 13 94 1 0 2 6 7 2 0 0
A.McCullough 5 76 0 0 1 2 39 2 0 0
J.McGuire 10 100 0 0 0 0 27 2 0 0
D.Mead 13 102 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 2
T.Moga 10 73 1 0 0 0 13 1 1 1
K.Nikorima 2 17 0 0 0 3 11 2 0 0
C.Oates 13 135 1 1 0 0 6 0 0 0
J.Ofahengaue 12 109 0 1 0 0 16 0 0 0
T.Pangai Junior 9 94 1 0 0 0 13 0 0 0
J.Roberts 9 121 1 0 0 0 11 0 3 1
S.Thaiday 4 32 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0

Match Details

Canberra Raiders
Brisbane Broncos
START TIME
5:30PM
WEATHER
Cloudy
VENUE
GIO Stadium
Referees
David Munro, David Ryan, Henry Perenara, Jared Maxwell, Luke Patten, Russell Turner