Canterbury Bulldogs vs Brisbane Broncos - Round 27, 2026
The result
Level at halftime, 10 all, the Broncos broke clear of the Bulldogs after the break and ran out 34 to 20 winners at Accor Stadium. Payne Haas opened the scoring in the 6th minute, and the Bulldogs' closest approach after the interval was 4 points.
How it unfolded
The Bulldogs held more of the ball, 55 percent to the Broncos' 45, and made more all run metres, 1889 to 1498. The Broncos were more clinical with it, completing at 76 percent against the Bulldogs' 70 percent, and found seven line breaks to the Bulldogs' six.
Against projection
Josiah Karapani ran well past his projection, scoring 65 against a projected 26, while Ben Hunt went 70 against a projection of just 34. At the other end, Jaeman Salmon fell short at 26 against a 44 projection, playing only 45 minutes, and Connor Tracey managed 17 against a 34 forecast despite a full 80 on the field.
Price moves
Hayze Perham rose $30,000 after scoring 37 against a break even of just 10, while Billy Walters climbed $30,000 with 44 against a break even of 20. On the other side, Leo Thompson fell $32,000 after managing 30 against a break even of 60, and Jacob Kiraz dropped $27,000, scoring 34 against a break even of 59.
Ownership outcome
Kotoni Staggs returned 30 points, and Ezra Mam added 28, modest numbers for two Broncos likely to carry heavier ownership. Grant Anderson, a less heavily owned option, outscored both with 53.
