Injury strikes no dampener for Battle for Brisbane derby foes

This week's Battle for Brisbane featuring the Broncos and the Dolphins comes with significant stakes, even though both teams will be presenting weakened lineups.

In their previous five encounters, the Broncos have showcased dominance with a 4-1 record, having secured a 20-12 victory in Round 4 of this season.

Broncos center Kotoni Staggs, known for his 'this is the house' try celebration that has intensified the rivalry, reflected on last year's disappointing 40-6 loss in Round 26, a setback that effectively eliminated them from finals contention. He acknowledged the sting of that defeat but emphasized that their primary goal is to reclaim victory.