Brisbane have spoiled Paul Gallen's 300th-game celebrations, crushing defending premiers Cronulla 32-10 in their NRL clash at Suncorp Stadium.
Centre Tautau Moga bagged a double on Friday night as the Broncos strengthened their top-four position in Wayne Bennett's 600th game as Broncos coach.
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The Brisbane Broncos have defeated the Cronulla Sharks 32-10 at Suncorp Stadium, in Paul Gallen's 300th NRL match.
But there was no champagne popping for Gallen, who was booed every time he touched the ball by the 34,552-strong crowd.
The Sharks were expected to lift for Gallen, whose 300th game as a one-club player puts him behind only Cronulla legend Andrew Ettingshausen (328).
The visitors had been desperate to get their top-four campaign back on track after last round's loss to Canberra.
But nothing could inspire a flat Sharks who could slip as far as sixth on the ladder after their second-straight defeat.
It snapped Cronulla's three-game winning run at Suncorp Stadium, marking the Broncos' first victory over the Sharks since 2011 in Brisbane.
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Brisbane are on track for a premiership tilt after winning six of their past eight games plus nine of 11 home matches this year.
Shark net: Paul Gallen was dejected after losing in his 300th appearance for the Cronulla Sharks. Photo: AAP
Brisbane moved to a 14-0 lead on 35 minutes after returning Cronulla five- eighth James Maloney was repeatedly exposed in defence.
Maloney - back from two weeks out with a broken hand - appeared to struggle, missing 10 tackles but managed to see out the game.
No bite: Brisbane completely outplayed the Cronulla Sharks, which - prior to Friday's match - sat even with them on competition points. Photo: Darren England
Cronulla's Luke Lewis stepped around Anthony Milford in the 39th minute to cut the halftime deficit to 14-6.
Moga put the result beyond doubt when he steamrolled opponents to score in the 44th and 60th minutes.
Bennett has won 20 of his past 25 games against Cronulla.
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