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Round 10: Dolphins vs Parramatta Eels

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With Moses in the team, Parramatta are far from easy beats. I thought they were the better team vs Cronulla.

As for the Dolphins, I don't really know. Is Nicholls still first grade quality? He plays some good games and gets through a lot of work but seems to have lost a bit of speed. As is, no one to replace him really as Keeley is a backrower but if Kaufusi is fit, I'd be swapping him with Nicholls. Other than that, who is there to replace who? Bostock has had a few bad games but I think he's still pretty far from being dropped even if there were someone knocking on the door in Qld Cup.
 
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Red said:
With Moses in the team, Parramatta are far from easy beats. I thought they were the better team vs Cronulla.

As for the Dolphins, I don't really know. Is Nicholls still first grade quality? He plays some good games and gets through a lot of work but seems to have lost a bit of speed. As is, no one to replace him really as Keeley is a backrower but if Kaufusi is fit, I'd be swapping him with Nicholls. Other than that, who is there to replace who? Bostock has had a few bad games but I think he's still pretty far from being dropped even if there were someone knocking on the door in Qld Cup.
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Keeley is continuing to play well for the Devils. Should get another chance in the NRL.
 
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The season has yet to hit the halfway point, but I consider this game as a "must win". Dropping to 3-7 will leave too big of a hole to climb out of. They almost climbed out of 0-4, but will need to finish at least 9-5 to contend for a playoff spot (if they lose on Thursday).

They need to get to .500 and work from there. The comp is wide open and we have seen the devastation that they can cause when in a patch of form. Missing their two best forwards doesn't help, but hopefully they can get back in the winner's circle this week. If not, it might be a very disappointing season.
 
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Red said:
With Moses in the team, Parramatta are far from easy beats. I thought they were the better team vs Cronulla.

As for the Dolphins, I don't really know. Is Nicholls still first grade quality? He plays some good games and gets through a lot of work but seems to have lost a bit of speed. As is, no one to replace him really as Keeley is a backrower but if Kaufusi is fit, I'd be swapping him with Nicholls. Other than that, who is there to replace who? Bostock has had a few bad games but I think he's still pretty far from being dropped even if there were someone knocking on the door in Qld Cup.
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Any word on Flegler anywhere? Seems like he won't be back this year.
 
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Red said:
With Moses in the team, Parramatta are far from easy beats. I thought they were the better team vs Cronulla.

As for the Dolphins, I don't really know. Is Nicholls still first grade quality? He plays some good games and gets through a lot of work but seems to have lost a bit of speed. As is, no one to replace him really as Keeley is a backrower but if Kaufusi is fit, I'd be swapping him with Nicholls. Other than that, who is there to replace who? Bostock has had a few bad games but I think he's still pretty far from being dropped even if there were someone knocking on the door in Qld Cup.
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The local season in Japan just ended why not make the call to Valynce Te Whare :)
 
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Team Tips:​

The Dolphins are hoping to welcome back a host of troops in Round 10, with Kurt Donoghoe (ankle), Felise Kaufusi (knee) and Daniel Saifiti (shoulder) all a chance of returning. Oryn Keeley, Josh Kerr and Sean O’Sullivan will be the likely men to make way, with Francis Molo and Mark Nicholls shifting to the pine to accommodate the pair of front rowers who have been strong to start the 2025 season. Gun forward Max Plath remains at least three weeks away from returning after going under the knife on a foot injury.
 
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257Matt said:
Scoring 100m tries in front of packed crowds for fun. A simple call could to Val could save the season.
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and you go on about fitness of a players lmao and by scoring tries you mean 100m sprint to be 1st in line at kfc
 
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Josh said:

Team Tips:​

The Dolphins are hoping to welcome back a host of troops in Round 10, with Kurt Donoghoe (ankle), Felise Kaufusi (knee) and Daniel Saifiti (shoulder) all a chance of returning. Oryn Keeley, Josh Kerr and Sean O’Sullivan will be the likely men to make way, with Francis Molo and Mark Nicholls shifting to the pine to accommodate the pair of front rowers who have been strong to start the 2025 season. Gun forward Max Plath remains at least three weeks away from returning after going under the knife on a foot injury.
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Plath a big out still. Saifiti a big inclusion if fit.

DS is the key for mine. Will be hard without him, should win with him.
 
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Liverbird with Phins up said:
I saw him the other day.

Looking fit as fuck.

Can be sure, he will be ready to go when available. Everything is going well and top plan I heard him say.
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You’re correct. I know people very close to Flegler, Herbie & Kerr and they say everything with Flegs is tracking really well and the outside noise is just caution. Whilst I think round 1 2026 is the likely return I still won’t be shocked if he’s back this year.
 
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Josh said:
Too bad he couldn't get his weight under control. If he could have stayed at about 110kg, would've been good.
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hes suppoose be moving to france in a tier two /3 rugby side
 
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JMK out Donga at 9
Kuafusi returns Keeley back to extended bench
Graham named 18th

I would be picking Naufahu and Nonu in the 22 over Feagai and Tupou
 
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Dolphins team:​

  1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
  2. Jamayne Isaako
  3. Jake Averillo
  4. Herbie Farnworth
  5. Jack Bostock
  6. Kodi Nikorima
  7. Isaiya Katoa
  8. Francis Molo
  9. Kurt Donoghoe
  10. Felise Kaufusi
  11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
  12. Connelly Lemuelu
  13. Tom Gilbert

  14. Ray Stone
  15. Mark Nicholls
  16. Josh Kerr
  17. Sean O’Sullivan

  18. Harrison Graham
  19. Oryn Keeley
  20. Max Feagai
  21. Kenny Bromwich
  22. Junior Tupou
  • Donoghue at #9 and SOS on the bench? Don't agree with that at all. I'd be starting the game with Harrison Graham and SOS not in the 17.
  • Still no Saifiti. Not even on the extended bench. Does that he still might be a late inclusion or definitely not?
  • I would be swapping #19 for #15 or #16 though it's close.
 
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