The Broncos continue to enjoy an outstanding season and have now registered wins over the top four sides from last season.
After taking down the Panthers in Round 1, Cowboys in Round 2 and Eels in Round 8, Kevin Walters’ men completed the sweep of last year’s heavyweights with an impressive 20-12 victory over the Sharks in Round 14.
Any doubts about their ability to match it with the big guns have been well and truly dispelled and with matches against the Knights, Titans and Dolphins as well as two byes in the next five weeks, the Broncos are on track for a top-four finish.
With Payne Haas and Pat Carrigan leading the way up front and veteran playmaker Adam Reynolds combining beautifully with young gun Ezra Mam, the Broncos look every bit a title contender in 2023.
The Knights have won two of their past three and should be up for the challenge after recharging the batteries with a Round 14 bye.
Having made himself unavailable for Origin to focus on club footy, gun fullback Kalyn Ponga will have his sights set on a huge second half of the season as Newcastle eye a finals return after last year’s 14th placed finish.