The common theme amongst the Sharks playing group has been while the opening 40-minutes against the Raiders saw them produce some of their best football of the 2018 season, to beat the leading teams will take a more complete, full game performance.
The Sharks ran up a 22-6 half time lead, a dominance somewhat forgotten in the hysteria surrounding a couple of second half refereeing decisions.
However, the Sharks allowed the Raiders back into the contest before hanging on to register a 28-24 win, a victory which kept them on track for a top four finish.
To keep those hopes of a finals double-shot alive, the Sharks will need to continue their winning ways against a Broncos side which found some form in a lop-side victory over Penrith last week.
The Broncos sit two points behind the Sharks, who are only two points from the competition lead.
This week the Sharks welcome back the experienced Luke Lewis, while Wade Graham has been named despite coming off at half time in the win over the Raiders.
The game against the Broncos is scheduled for a 7.50pm kick off at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday night.
NRL Team List – Round 20
Sharks v Broncos
Thursday, July 26
Suncorp Stadium
Kick off – 7.50pm
1- Valentine Holmes
2- Sione Katoa
3- Jessie Ramien
4- Ricky Leutele
5- Edrick Lee
6- Matt Moylan
7- Chad Townsend
8- Andrew Fifita
9- Jayden Brailey
10- Matt Prior
11- Luke Lewis
12- Wade Graham
13- Paul Gallen
Interchange
14- Scott Sorensen
15- James Segeyaro
16- Aaron Woods
17- Jayson Bukuya
18- Joseph Paulo
19- Ava Seumanufagai
20- Sosaia Feki
21- Aaron Gray
Match: Broncos v Sharks
Round 20 -
home Team
Broncos
away Team
Sharks
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Jamayne IsaakoFullback for Sharks is number 1 Valentine Holmes
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Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey OatesWinger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa
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Centre for Broncos is number 3 James RobertsCentre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien
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Centre for Broncos is number 4 Darius BoydCentre for Sharks is number 4 Ricky Leutele
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Winger for Broncos is number 5 Jordan KahuWinger for Sharks is number 20 Sosaia Feki
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Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Anthony MilfordFive-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Matt Moylan
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Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Kodi NikorimaHalfback for Sharks is number 7 Chad Townsend
Forwards
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Prop for Broncos is number 10 Sam ThaidayProp for Sharks is number 8 Andrew Fifita
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Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Andrew McCulloughHooker for Sharks is number 9 Jayden Brailey
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Prop for Broncos is number 15 Joe OfahengaueProp for Sharks is number 10 Matt Prior
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Alex Glenn2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Luke Lewis
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2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Tevita Pangai Junior2nd Row for Sharks is number 14 Scott Sorensen
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Lock for Broncos is number 13 Josh McGuireLock for Sharks is number 13 Paul Gallen
Interchange
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Interchange for Broncos is number 8 Matthew LodgeInterchange for Sharks is number 15 James Segeyaro
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Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Kotoni StaggsInterchange for Sharks is number 16 Aaron Woods
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Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Korbin SimsInterchange for Sharks is number 17 Jayson Bukuya
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Interchange for Broncos is number 17 David FifitaInterchange for Sharks is number 18 Joseph Paulo
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Referee: Matt Noyen
- Touch Judge: Nick Beashel
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
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