Round 26 brought a heavy-scoring affair to Suncorp Stadium as the Brisbane Broncos hosted the Melbourne Storm on Thursday, 27 Aug, 7:50 pm AEST. Punters tracking the lead-up saw the Melbourne Storm move from 1.68 to 1.6 (firmed) in head-to-head betting, whilst the Brisbane Broncos drifted from 2.18 to 2.35 (drifted).
When all was said and done on the turf, the visitors justified that late market support in emphatic style. The final siren sounded with the scoreboard reading Brisbane Broncos 20–46 Melbourne Storm, handing the Storm a resounding victory on the road.
How the match unfolded
The Brisbane Broncos came into this fixture following a 34–30 win against the Canberra Raiders on Friday, 21 Aug, but found the going tough against a determined Melbourne outfit. Despite home support at Suncorp Stadium, the Broncos' defensive frailties were exposed as they conceded 46 points.
For the Melbourne Storm, this clash followed a 14–22 loss against the Penrith Panthers on Thursday, 20 Aug. Shaking off that recent defeat, the Storm clicked into gear offensively to put up 46 points and seal a comfortable margin by full-time.
How the tips went
For punters who followed our published selections ahead of kick-off, it proved to be a successful outing. The head-to-head tip on Melbourne Storm at 1.94 got the job done following their comprehensive 46–20 victory.
Additionally, the line selection on Melbourne Storm +1.5 at 1.85 resulted in a win as the visitors covered the minor handicap with plenty of points to spare.