SKIPPER Adam Reynolds kicked a 70th minute field goal to get injury-hit Brisbane home against Wests Tigers.
Prop Payne Haas was unable to take part in the second half at Campbelltown Stadium after suffering a knee injury that will be a concern to NSW ahead of the Origin series, fullback Jesse Arthars was forced off during the second session.
But after tying up the game with a penalty goal, halfback Reynolds slotted home the winning points from close range, directly in front.
Ezra Mam took an intercept in the final minute to make sure of the result – the game finished with a scuffle.
Teams:
WESTS TIGERS: Jahream Bula; Sunia Turuva, Taylan May, Patrick Herbert, Haemasi Makasini; Jahrome Luai (c), Adam Doueihi; Terrell May, Api Koroisau, Fonua Pole, Samuela Fainu, Kai Pearce-Paul, Alex Twal. Res: Jock Madden Siine Fainu, Royce Hunt, Alex Seyfarth, Latu Fainu, Luke Laualiili.
BRISBANE: Jesse Arthars; Josiah Karapani, Kotoni Staggs, Gehamat Shibasaki, Dene Mariner; Ezra Mam, Adam Reynolds (c); Corey Jensen, Josh Rogers, Payne Haas, Brendan Piakura, Jordan Riki, Xavier Willison. Res: Ben Talty, Jack Gosiewski, Hayze Perham, Cameron Bukowski, Tom Duffy, Va’a Semu.
