At Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane’s skipper Adam Reynolds seemed to have a burst bicep as the Sydney Roosters easily defeated them 40–18.
After tackling winger Fetalaiga Pauga in the 46th minute, Reynolds exited the pitch holding his left arm.
Should it be verified, the Broncos captain will miss at least three months of action, which would be devastating to the team’s hopes of winning the championship.
Before, in the 19th minute, Broncos winger Jesse Arthars collided with opposing number Dominic Young, breaking his jaw and needing hospitalization.
Due to the two touchdowns scored by prolific second-row player Angus Crichton, the Roosters lead 18–6 at halftime.
Ezra Mam, a five-eighth, scored a try and set up another for Brisbane to tie the score at 18 all.
Brisbane winger Deine Mariner was sent off for a shoulder charge on Roosters captain James Tedesco, who played a brilliant game the entire time and set up a touchdown for prop Terrell May to retake the lead.
Secure The Broncos ran out of gas and the Roosters stormed home as Connor Watson crashed over, May scored his second, and Tedesco sent Young over.
Jordan Riki, a forward for Brisbane, opened the score with a brilliant short pass from five-eighth Ezra Mam.
