Bulldogs and Broncos players get in a scuffle. Source: Mark Nolan / Getty Images
FIVE things we learnt about Brisbane following Friday's win over the Bulldogs.
1. WAS TRIAL FORM A FURPHY?
The Broncos last night were an improvement on the rabble who were pumped 48-4 in New Zealand. The Bulldogs made the Broncos look like world-beaters in the first half. Des Hasler's troops were flat early and allowed the Broncos too many cheap metres. But when the Bulldogs upped the ante in the second half, Brisbane had some shaky moments. They showed character to hang on and get home.
Alex Glenn of the Broncos is tackled by Tim Browne and Josh Jackson. Source: Getty Images
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2. A STRONG STRUCTURE?
Brisbane's forwards showed they were prepared to be more enterprising. They used the ball well in traffic and produced some high-energy sets. Winger Daniel Vidot gave Brisbane more punch out wide with his 105kg frame. Ben Barba often lurked as a second five-eighth and gives Brisbane more potency with his backfield incursions.
Brisbane's Josh Hoffman is tackled. Pic Brett Costello Source: News Corp Australia
3. HOFFMAN AT FIVE-EIGHTH?
The jury remains out. Broncos legend Darren Lockyer believes Josh Hoffman needs a month to settle into the position and it would be harsh to crucify the Kiwi Test star after 80 minutes. Hoffman showed some nice touches early but struggled to impose himself when the game was on the line.
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A fight breaks out between Bulldogs Michael Ennis and Brisbane's Martin Kennedy. Pic Brett Costello Source: News Corp Australia
4. HUNT AT HALFBACK?
It's the same old story. There is no doubting Hunt has ability but he continues to drift in and out of games. The game's best halfbacks can still perform behind a beaten pack. When the Broncos lost their way in the second half, Hunt went missing.
Corey Parker listens to referee Shayne Hayne as he puts Martin Kennedy on report. Source: Getty Images
5. CAN THEY BEAT THE COWBOYS?
Round 1 form is never the best barometer but based on North Queensland's start under Paul Green, it's unlikely. The Broncos played well for about 50 minutes last night. They are hard to topple at Suncorp and you wouldn't dismiss them in a Queensland derby.
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