Round 19: Penrith Panthers v Dolphins

[Dolph]

Team Tips:​

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow could be back on deck following Game III, pushing Trai Fuller to the reserves if the Dolphins marquee man backs up. Euan Aitken suffered a ruptured peck last time out against the Rabbitohs, meaning his season is over. Felise Kaufusi is a chance of slotting into his backrow spot, while Josh Kerr could also put his hand up. Elsewhere, Kodi Nikorima suffered a sternum injury but Wayne Bennett was confident he will be free to take the field after 10 days of rest.

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Just our luck, Cleary is back for this game. If Penrith Origin players don't back up, we are a chance. Otherwise I think we can only hope to not get flogged.

 

[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. Jesse Bromwich
9. Max Plath
10. Tevita Pangai Junior
11. Felise Kaufusi
12. Connelly Lemuelu
13. Kenny Bromwich
14. Josh Kerr
15. Mark Nicholls
16. Ray Stone
17. Trai Fuller
18. Sean O’Sullivan

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Fuller on the bench! I presume coming on at hooker or an injury in the backs. I like the plan.

 

[Liverbird with Phins up]

Happy with that too. Offers a little more cover then SoS off the bench

 

[Equaliser]

Happy with that too. Offers a little more cover then SoS off the bench

Me too. Need to try something different to have a hope of beating Penrith and it might serve us well in the finals if we make it.

 

[mr_c]

i would say trai there because someones obviously not fully fit , only time they seem use a back in the bench
i would say we might see some of jake in the halfs and trai out full back n hammer centre if plath under pressure they can use kodi at hooker



as this bit in the media release suggests we see him in backs


This move will give Dolphins fans their first opportunity to see speedsters Fuller and Tabuai-Fidow in action during the same game.

 

[Equaliser]

i would say trai there because someones obviously not fully fit , only time they seem use a back in the bench
i would say we might see some of jake in the halfs and trai out full back n hammer centre if plath under pressure they can use kodi at hooker



as this bit in the media release suggests we see him in backs


This move will give Dolphins fans their first opportunity to see speedsters Fuller and Tabuai-Fidow in action during the same game.

Which media is saying it.

 

[Liverbird with Phins up]

Mr c did mention Kodi might be injured

 

[Equaliser]

What a round to play Penrith. Just when they get Cleary back. Hopefully their Origin players don't back up. No matter if Niko is fit or not, I think Fuller needs to be on the bench. Points are going to be hard to come by. Fuller is someone who might be able to break open their defence.

 

[Josh]

Early Mail: Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Felise Kaufusi have both been named to back up from Origin duties. After a few weeks operating through the middle for Wayne Bennett’s side, Kaufusi will return to the back row in place of the injured Euan Aitken. Should the Dolphins opt to rest Tabuai-Fidow, Trai Fuller will be promoted to start, with SeanO’Sullivan the likeliest name to join the bench.

 

[Red]

Early Mail: Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Felise Kaufusi have both been named to back up from Origin duties. After a few weeks operating through the middle for Wayne Bennett’s side, Kaufusi will return to the back row in place of the injured Euan Aitken. Should the Dolphins opt to rest Tabuai-Fidow, Trai Fuller will be promoted to start, with SeanO’Sullivan the likeliest name to join the bench.

I reckon all the Panthers Origin players will back up. They have 4 days. I think Cleary will want to have them make a charge for the minor premiership or at least lock in a best 2 finish.

It's up to the Dolphins. A win will be hard but need to show we can match them.

 

[Chris]

Edwards and Yeo out for the Pathers but the other 3 are likely to play.

 

[Liverbird with Phins up]

Edwards and Yeo out for the Pathers but the other 3 are likely to play.

Cleary wont be at 100%. I hope Luai pulls out. If that happens we can win this

 

[Chris]

Cleary wont be at 100%. I hope Luai pulls out. If that happens we can win this

Looking at who we have out, it's a credit to the coaching staff we are even a chance.

 

[Liverbird with Phins up]

Reading Cleary may not be playing, anyone with more info?

 

[mr_c]

hes good to go

 

[Liverbird with Phins up]

Yeah, majority said he was good to go, one page I read said maybe one more week, didn't believe it so I thought i would ask here.

 

[Chris]

Yeah, majority said he was good to go, one page I read said maybe one more week, didn't believe it so I thought i would ask here.

Probably could have been back for last game is what I heard but out of an abundance of caution, they kept him one more week.

 

[Blockade]

Dolphins by 2
FTS- Bostock
MOTM- Katoa

Huge opportunity today with Penrith severely depleted. A victory will go a hell of a long ways in securing their maiden playoff berth.

 

[Equaliser]

Dolphins by 2
FTS- Bostock
MOTM- Katoa

Huge opportunity today with Penrith severely depleted. A victory will go a hell of a long ways in securing their maiden playoff berth.

Like the optimism but seriously....
Penrith by 20
Dolphins first try: Fuller
Dolphins best: Fuller

 

[Red]

Like the optimism but seriously....
Penrith by 20
Dolphins first try: Fuller
Dolphins best: Fuller

It'll be a hard game but don't write us off. As for Fuller, you realise he isn't starting?

• Dolphins by 4
• First try: Isaako
• MoM: Hammer