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Inside the Citadel: The siege mentality that powers Bennett and the Broncos
Brisbane love nothing better than to wave a win in the face of their critics. On Friday, they reminded everyone why they are loved and loathed in equal measure.
- by Phil Lutton
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Broncos defy critics to stun Cowboys in yet another thrilling derby
It took some last-ditch defence - by the goalpost - to halt North Queensland but the Broncos have won their first game of the season.
- by Phil Lutton
Cowboys
Brisbane must lift if they are to produce another classic against the Cowboys
Their recent clashes have become the stuff of legend but Friday night's version doesn't feel like another classic is about to be brewed.
- by Phil Lutton
Broncos' pack to make it up to NRL halves
Some brutal home truths have steeled Brisbane's pack for their clash with North Queensland after Sam Thaiday claimed the Broncos forwards let their halves down.
- by Laine Clark
Broncos
Brisbane won't target Scott's knee, says Gavin Cooper
After accusing Cronulla of "dirty tactics", North Queensland backrower Gavin Cooper says he does not expect arch rivals Brisbane to take that path.
- by Laine Clark
Oates told to be ready for back row shift
Wayne Bennett has told lanky Brisbane flyer Corey Oates to be ready for a switch to the forwards after Jaydn Su'A copped a one-week ban for a shoulder charge.
- by Laine Clark
Rugby League
Expletives mark the spot as Bennett fires up at Milford at Broncos training
The Brisbane coach made it clear he wanted more from both of his playmakers as the Broncos licked their wounds after a loss to the Dragons.
- by Phil Lutton
Analysis
Analysis
Underdogs, Pearce and Penrith: Six storylines from round one
It was a nightmare for most tipsters but round one produced any number of talking points as the Phoney War ended and the NRL rumbled into life.
- by Phil Lutton
Broncos
Lodge finds unexpected ally after Broncos' loss to Dragons
James Graham was quick to welcome Matthew Lodge back to the NRL after St George Illawarra's season-opening win over the Brisbane Broncos.
- by James Buckley
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Broncos
Footy's back as Dragons livewire steals show on opening night
Ben Hunt intercepted a wayward Broncos pass and raced away untouched to score. Who had passed it? Matt Lodge, of course.
- by Andrew Webster
Broncos
Hunt on fire as Broncos bad boy Lodge endures forgettable NRL return
Ben Hunt put in a superb performance on his Dragons debut as Matthew Lodge had a night to forget at Jubilee Oval.
- by James Buckley