Ex-Giant Thorman inspires Broncos

Jul 23 2003 By Neil Fissler, The Huddersfield Daily Examiner

Broncos 32 - 16 Giants. Smith's side suffer in last quarter

MATCH FACTS

Giants: Reilly, O'Hare, Costin, Bailey, St Hilaire, March, Holroyd, Fleary, McNamara, Gannon, Morrison, Roarty, Bloem; Cooper, Whittaker, Slicker, Grayshon

KEY MAN

BEN ROARTY narrowly edged out Brandon Costin for his sheer workload in the first half in particular when his side found it tough in getting going.

KEY MOMENT

JIM DYMOCK'S tackle on Hefin O'Hare that stopped a certain try. Moments later the Broncos were able to extend their lead to eight points, meaning the Giants needed two tries to hit back.

KEY STATS

Broncos: Moran, King, Martin, Roy, Sykes, Purdham, Thorman, Marshall, Budworth, Stephenson, Retchless, Peden, Dymock; Bawden, Kennedy, Gallagher, Jackson.

Broncos tries: Moran 2 mins, Retchless 45 mins, King 60 and 71 mins, Thorman 65 mins. Goals: Thorman 6/7.

Giants tries: Costin 15 and 52 mins, O'Hare 79 mins. Goals: McNamara 2/3.

Half Time: Broncos 8 Giants 6

Referee: Bob Connolly (Warrington)

Attendance: 2,679