The Sydney Roosters have pulled off another unlikely victory by beating the in-form Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium to record their second win of the season.
The Dolphins have left a woeful Penrith's title defence in dire straits after a 30-12 win, highlighted by a hat-trick of tries by fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow.
The lowest crowd for a rugby league event at Optus Stadium is anticipated for the NRL's double header, amid WA fan discontent over expansion talks progress.
KIERSTEN DUKE: Nothing in rugby league is ever perfect but the NRL’s policy shift to better protect players’ heads is the right call even if most of the ‘old boys’ disagree.