Round 15 - Dolphins v Cronulla Sharks

[Josh]

Going to be a hard game. But Dolphins are slipping badly. A few weeks ago, going top of the table looked likely. Now we are struggling to remain in the 8. Below us in the 8 are Broncos, Roosters and Dragons. Broncos and Roosters will almost certainly make the 8. Just out of the 8 are the Warriors who are surging after a poor start to the year. We should expect them to make the 8, probably over the Dragons. Then we have Manly who I expect might make it. Finally Cowboys who could or should come good. So this isn't "must win" but we need to score a few big scalps otherwise we will likely miss the 8.

 

[mr_c]

need stop pussyfooting round we starting look like last year winniable games getting outta our grasp

 

[Josh]

Team Tips: ​

The Dolphins enjoyed the bye in Round 14, and are set to welcome back two key troops. Kodi Nikorima is a chance of taking the field to replace Anthony Milford with the gun five-eighth sidelined due to a calf injury. Meanwhile, Jesse Bromwich suffered a rib injury and is expected take the field which is a huge boost for the Dolphins, with initial fears he could be out for the season after the injury blow. If he can’t take the field, Josh Kerr is a strong chance of taking his spot in the starting side. Tom Flegler meanwhile, is not expected to return this season.

 

[Dolph]

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. Kenny Bromwich
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Felise Kaufusi
11. Connelly Lemuelu
12. Euan Aitken
13. Max Plath
    
    
14. Josh Kerr
15. Mark Nicholls
16. Ray Stone
17. Kurt Donoghoe
    
    
18. Oryn Keeley
19. Sean O’Sullivan
20. Jarrod Wallace
21. Tesi Niu
22. Trai Fuller

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With Gilbert and Flegler gone for the season, is this the best team we can field?

 

[Josh]

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. Kenny Bromwich
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Felise Kaufusi
11. Connelly Lemuelu
12. Euan Aitken
13. Max Plath
    
    
14. Josh Kerr
15. Mark Nicholls
16. Ray Stone
17. Kurt Donoghoe
    
    
18. Oryn Keeley
19. Sean O’Sullivan
20. Jarrod Wallace
21. Tesi Niu
22. Trai Fuller

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With Gilbert and Flegler gone for the season, is this the best team we can field?

Looks like apart from Gilbert and Flegler, this is as good as it gets this year. I'm Tessi might be putting pressure on Averillo who at least hasn't stood out much this year. I saw a comment that his defence has been good. That might be right. But his attack hasn't been much to worry the opposing teams.

 

[Blockade]

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. Kenny Bromwich
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Felise Kaufusi
11. Connelly Lemuelu
12. Euan Aitken
13. Max Plath
    
    
14. Josh Kerr
15. Mark Nicholls
16. Ray Stone
17. Kurt Donoghoe
    
    
18. Oryn Keeley
19. Sean O’Sullivan
20. Jarrod Wallace
21. Tesi Niu
22. Trai Fuller

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With Gilbert and Flegler gone for the season, is this the best team we can field?

It's the best team for who is available this week. Jesse will be back next week and TPJ will arrive at some stage. Kenny isn't anywhere near first grade standard.

 

[Josh]

It's the best team for who is available this week. Jesse will be back next week and TPJ will arrive at some stage. Kenny isn't anywhere near first grade standard.

Forgot about Jesse. I hope TPJ comes good. I think he needs a lot of work on his stamina.

 

[mr_c]

Forgot about Jesse. I hope TPJ comes good. I think he needs a lot of work on his stamina.

dont think he needs much as looks fast in the logan games

 

[Chris]

dont think he needs much as looks fast in the logan games

He's behind a few already.

 

[Equaliser]

Bad timing for this game. Hynes is copping it for being shit in Origin again. Sharks and him are going to be out to prove a point.

 

[Josh]

Bad timing for this game. Hynes is copping it for being shit in Origin again. Sharks and him are going to be out to prove a point.

Have to overcome it if we are to be taken as a serious premiership force this year. I just wonder how deflating the Flegler news is.

 

[Equaliser]

Dolphins by 2
First try - Isaako
MoM - JMK

 

[mr_c]

He's behind a few already.

not really with the fact fus could go 4 origin n n the ones on the bench seem to go better of the bench only really leaves kenny and hes easily injury prone

 

[Equaliser]

not really with the fact fus could go 4 origin n n the ones on the bench seem to go better of the bench only really leaves kenny and hes easily injury prone

I think Keeley is in front of Kenny at this stage.

 

[Blockade]

Dolphins by 4
FTS- Farnworth
MOM- Nikorima

Huge game tonight. The eventual result could set the tone for the rest of the season.

 

[Dolph]

Dolphins by 4
FTS- Farnworth
MOM- Nikorima

Huge game tonight. The eventual result could set the tone for the rest of the season.

Agree. Think this might be the most important game of this season so far. Win and prove we can beat the top teams (though I think they are behind Penrith, Melbourne, Roosters, Broncos despite the soft underbelly of the Broncos being exposed), lose and you have to think we can only sneak into the top 8 at best.

Dolphins by 10
First try: Plath
MoM: Aitken

 

[Red]

• Dolphins by 4
• MoM = Herbie
• First try = Lemuelu

 

[Blockade]

Agree. Think this might be the most important game of this season so far. Win and prove we can beat the top teams (though I think they are behind Penrith, Melbourne, Roosters, Broncos despite the soft underbelly of the Broncos being exposed), lose and you have to think we can only sneak into the top 8 at best.

Dolphins by 10
First try: Plath
MoM: Aitken

You've totally nailed it with your comment. I really worry about the forward pack. It's just not up to standard in it's current state. Anyways, hoping for a solid performance tonight.

 

[Dolph]

You've totally nailed it with your comment. I really worry about the forward pack. It's just not up to standard in it's current state. Anyways, hoping for a solid performance tonight.

Yep. Need one more good middle forward, preferably 2. Like Flegler and Gilbert. That's just the way it goes. Hopefully both Tommy's make a full recovery and we are the real deal next year.

 

[Josh]

• Dolphins by 10
• MoM: Katoa
• First try: Herbie