Brisbane Broncos vs Parramatta Eels - Round 2, 2026
The result
The Eels won 40 to 32 at Suncorp Stadium, having led 22 to 20 at halftime after Reece Walsh crossed inside five minutes to open the scoring. Isaiah Iongi's second try put the Eels 20 to 26 up before the break, and the Broncos never got closer than 2 points once the second half wore on.
How it unfolded
The Eels held more possession, 53 percent to the Broncos' 47, and completed at 88 percent against the Broncos' 75 percent. The Broncos still managed more all run metres, 1617 to the Eels' 1525, despite conceding 8 penalties to the Eels' 3.
Against projection
Kotoni Staggs scored two tries but finished on 40 points, and Ben Hunt's night ended after 33 minutes for 25 points. Jonah Pezet was the standout among the Eels, going 35 points with a try and three try assists from 80 minutes, while Junior Paulo managed just 53 minutes for 32 points.
Price moves
Jack Williams climbed $8,000 after his 52 beat a break even of 49, and Corey Jensen added $7,000 with 51 against a break even of 47. The bigger falls hit Gehamat Shibasaki, down $54,000 after 7 against a break even of 61, and Jack De Belin, down $23,000 after 25 fell short of a break even of 50.
Ownership outcome
Mitchell Moses, the sort of name plenty of squads carry, returned 48 with two try assists from 80 minutes. Further down the teamsheet, Sean Russell added a try and 25 points while gaining $12,000, a return most sides would not have been banking on.
