How they can win

Broncos: Despite losing a host of players in the off-season, Brisbane continued to improve this year. The game-plan has been pretty simple: set a platform up front, get through your sets, kick well and make the most of your opportunities.

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The win over the Dragons in round one was a perfect example. While the stats show a pretty even game, the error-prone Saints bombed a couple of tries and all three of Brisbane's four-pointers came off the back of a mistake. Amber Hall opened the scoring after a penalty and both second-half tries came from Dragons errors.

Brisbane are fully fit, firing and most of the squad have been here before. There should be no pre-game nerves and confidence will be sky high. They have by far the best defence in the league.

Dragons: Their new players found their feet nicely and are really starting to gel in what has become an extremely disciplined side. They’ve won the penalty count in all three games, conceding just seven while being awarded 20.

If the Dragons are to win, it will be on the back of their attack. They’ve caught fire in the past fortnight, scoring 50 points in their wins over the Warriors and Roosters. Still, it will be fresh in their minds that they only managed to score four points the last time they took on the Broncos and their formidable defensive line.

With the smarts of Brittany Breayley at dummy half, plus a solid forward pack and halves, it all comes down to the backs if the Dragons are to win. Centres Tiana Penitani and Jess Sergis have been superb, the latter claiming this year's women's Dally M Medal.

Key players

Broncos (Ali Brigginshaw): Arguably the game's best player. She has won two World Cup finals and was named player of the match in the 2017 decider. Has also played every game for Brisbane over two seasons and is equally dangerous running, passing or kicking.

Dragons (Jess Sergis): Fresh off the Dally M win on Wednesday night, the star centre has been unstoppable, averaging seven tackle breaks and more than 150 running metres a game to go with three tries and an assist. Will be keen to add another trophy to the cabinet after success in State of Origin earlier this year.