LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
The mighty Parramatta Eels have been left licking their wounds after a 30-14 loss to the Brisbane Broncos at CommBank Stadium.
Despite showing early attacking prowess, the Eels were unable to convert their chances, with poor execution proving to be their downfall.
An early Bailey Simonsson try was disallowed by the Bunker due to a knock on, and a promising break down the right edge was squandered by a wayward pass.
However, a penalty goal briefly put the Eels in front 2-0 before the Broncos struck back with a long-range try, courtesy of Ezra Mam and Reece Walsh.
Brisbane continued their attacking onslaught with Deine Mariner breaking free from the Eels' defence to score a 45-metre try, extending their lead to 12-2.
But the Eels showed their fighting spirit, with Blaize Talagi scoring his first NRL try in the no.
1 jersey to keep the game within reach.