LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The Sydney Roosters claimed a 26-16 victory over the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium, with centre Billy Smith shining by scoring two impressive tries.
According to espn.com.au, Skipper James Tedesco, hooker Connor Watson, and prop Nat Butcher all delivered outstanding performances in the match.
This win marked the Roosters' fifth consecutive victory over the Broncos at Suncorp, showing a stark contrast to their 50-14 defeat in Round 1.
The Roosters displayed a higher level of energy and their forward pack dominated the game against their more favored opponents.
The first half of the match was filled with unpredictable twists, shifts in momentum, frequent stoppages, numerous penalties, and heated confrontations.
A significant moment came in the 19th minute when Smith was sin-binned for a high tackle on fullback Reece Walsh, despite the Roosters holding a 8-0 lead at that time.
This decision added to the contentious nature of the game.
"The Roosters played with more energy and their pack dominated their more fancied rivals.
Smith was sin-binned in the 19th minute for a high tackle with moderate force on fullback Reece Walsh, just when the visitors were on top at 8-0."