NAPA ON A HITLIST FOR BRONCOS FORWARDS
MATT Lodge is on track for an explosive duel with Origin star Dylan Napa as the Broncos confront the Roosters firebrand for the first time since he shattered Korbin Sims’ jaw.
Sparks are set to fly at Allianz Stadium on Saturday night when the fired-up Broncos clash with Sydney in a match which could have serious finals implications.
The seventh-placed Broncos are chasing a home final and on a high after disposing of the Rabbitohs in a 38-18 thrashing at Suncorp Stadium last Thursday.
At the heart of the Roosters is Napa, the flame-haired Queensland Origin prop who is public enemy No. 1 at the Broncos following the controversial Round 11 clash between the NRL heavyweights.
“That’s all he does — puts shots on and makes tackles,” Lodge said of Napa.
“I might wear a few but hopefully if he runs the ball I can get a few back.
“I love (confrontation), that’s what it’s about.
“It’s a heavy shoulder to run into. I might cop a few of them.”