With so many changes across the game over the off-season, we’ve detailed below how each side is likely to line up in round 1, and analysed how they will fare compared to their 2020 campaign.
BRISBANE BRONCOS
- Jamayne Isaako
- Corey Oates
- Tesi Niu
- Herbie Farnworth
- Xavier Coates
- Brodie Croft
- Tom Dearden
- Tom Flegler
- Jake Turpin
- Matt Lodge
- Jordan Riki
- Alex Glenn
- Patrick Carrigan
- Cory Paix
- John Asiata
- Tevita Pangai Jr
- Ethan Bullemor
Gains: Dale Copley, John Asiata, Andrew McCullough, David Mead
Losses: David Fifita, Darius Boyd, Matt Gillett, Jack Bird, Sean O'Sullivan, Joe Ofahengaue
Analysis:
Brisbane will have their work cut out for them this year - especially after losing rep forwards in Fifita and Ofahengaue.
On top of that, Payne Haas (suspension) will miss the opening three games and they will also be
without Kotoni Staggs (ACL) for the first half of the season .
Anthony Milford (hand) looks set to miss the start of the season, with Brodie Croft the logical replacement in the halves.
Tom Flegler (shoulder) injured his shoulder in the trial against the Cowboys, but may still be fit for round 1.
Jordan Riki is tipped to gain the edge spot left by Fifita, while Tesi Niu has been training at centre.
Jamayne Isaako is likely to gain first crack at fullback following Darius Boyd's retirement.