The Broncos and Cowboys produced a classic derby at Suncorp Stadium last night, with Todd Payten's men prevailing 35-31 thanks to a late Heilum Luki try.
The Cowboys were led brilliantly by milestone man Scott Drinkwater in his 150th game and Carl Webb Medal winner Jason Taumalolo.
Brisbane went in without Reece Walsh, Ben Hunt and Adam Reynolds, and then lost Cory Paix and Blake Mozer to head knocks, but showed great courage to stay in the contest until the end.
Meanwhile, the Dragons showed some resistance at WIN Stadium, but in the end it was Manly's class players who guided them home 28-18 to inflict a sixth straight defeat on the Red V.
After trailing 16-0 inside the first 20 minutes, the Dragons hit back with two tries before the break and then took the lead when Setu Tu crossed early in the second half.
That's where the class of Tom Trbojevic and the composure of Manly's halves told as tries to Kobe Hetherington and Lehi Hopoate iced a 10-point win.
Today, the Rabbitohs will face the Raiders at 5pm, the Sharks will meet the Roosters at 7.30pm and the Storm will take on the Warriors at 9.35pm.
