Round 19 vs Cronulla Sharks

[Blockade]

Kenny was available last game, wasn't he?

Yep. He has played the last two weeks for Norths.

 

[Equaliser]

Yep. He has played the last two weeks for Norths.

Dolphins have some very serious depth in the forwards. Or Woolf has a few playing way above their pay-grade.

 

[Dolph]

Team Tips: ​

Despite the fact they’ve scored 50 points in three of their past four games, the Dolphins aren’t having much luck on the injury front. In form pivot Kodi Nikorima suffered a hamstring injury against the Rabbitohs a fortnight ago and will miss up to six weeks.He’s one of six first choice starters out for much of the regular season. Jake Averillo is in line to wear the No. 6 although Sean O’Sullivan is in the frame as well. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow could be rested given the short turnaround from Origin. If he is rested, Averillo could shift to fullback which will give O’Sullivan the opportunity in the halves.

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I hope he goes with Averillo at 5/8 but then who comes into the backs? Anyone know how Tevita Naufahu has been going with the Capras?

 

[Gary]

Team Tips: ​

Despite the fact they’ve scored 50 points in three of their past four games, the Dolphins aren’t having much luck on the injury front. In form pivot Kodi Nikorima suffered a hamstring injury against the Rabbitohs a fortnight ago and will miss up to six weeks.He’s one of six first choice starters out for much of the regular season. Jake Averillo is in line to wear the No. 6 although Sean O’Sullivan is in the frame as well. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow could be rested given the short turnaround from Origin. If he is rested, Averillo could shift to fullback which will give O’Sullivan the opportunity in the halves.

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I hope he goes with Averillo at 5/8 but then who comes into the backs? Anyone know how Tevita Naufahu has been going with the Capras?

Fuller into full back?

 

[mr_c]

Fuller into full back?

not sure that will happen

 

[Chris]

Woolf went with the safe option. I hope it's enough to be a Sharks team getting desperate.

Dolphins team:​

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Max Feagai
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Jake Averillo
6. Sean O’Sullivan
7. Isaiya Katoa
8. Francis Molo
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Mark Nicholls
11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
12. Oryn Keeley
13. Kurt Donoghoe
    
    
14. Aublix Tawha
15. Connelly Lemuelu
16. Ray Stone
17. Josh Kerr

 

[Liverbird with Phins up]

Good team that. All things considered

 

[Dolph]

Good team that. All things considered

I wouldn't have gone with SOS. I'd even have tried Fuller on the wing.

 

[mr_c]

No way they put trai outta position

 

[Dolph]

No way they put trai outta position

SOS is out of positron.

 

[mr_c]

SOS is out of positron.

actually 7 is not his preferred position 6 is all his junior stuff was at 6 and lotta nrl games

 

[Chris]

actually 7 is not his preferred position 6 is all his junior stuff was at 6 and lotta nrl games

Cameron Smith was a halfback for all of his junior career. SOS is a halfback who can fill in at 5/8.

 

[Blockade]

I wouldn't have gone with SOS. I'd even have tried Fuller on the wing.

He was the logical choice though, considering his experience in the halves and the fact that he trains with the squad. Throwing someone like Averillo in there would be a bit foolhardy and desperate. SOS will do the job, but he is a massive downgrade from KNik. I think we'll see how valuable Kodi is to this squad in the coming weeks.

 

[Dolph]

He was the logical choice though, considering his experience in the halves and the fact that he trains with the squad. Throwing someone like Averillo in there would be a bit foolhardy and desperate. SOS will do the job, but he is a massive downgrade from KNik. I think we'll see how valuable Kodi is to this squad in the coming weeks.

Probably true but there is an argument that you can throw in a good player almost anywhere and they'll play well.

 

[257Matt]

great to see LJ Nonu named in the 22 he deserves the recognition and obviously Woolf very happy with his progression

 

[257Matt]

Woolf went with the safe option. I hope it's enough to be a Sharks team getting desperate.

Dolphins team:​

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Max Feagai
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Jake Averillo
6. Sean O’Sullivan
7. Isaiya Katoa
8. Francis Molo
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Mark Nicholls
11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
12. Oryn Keeley
13. Kurt Donoghoe
    
    
14. Aublix Tawha
15. Connelly Lemuelu
16. Ray Stone
17. Josh Kerr

You forgot to mention

Harrison Graham
Tevita Naufahu
Trai Fuller
LJ Nonu
Peter Hola

There’s a chance one of them will play and definitely one of them will be 18th for foul play or multiple HIA’s

 

[257Matt]

Team Tips: ​

Despite the fact they’ve scored 50 points in three of their past four games, the Dolphins aren’t having much luck on the injury front. In form pivot Kodi Nikorima suffered a hamstring injury against the Rabbitohs a fortnight ago and will miss up to six weeks.He’s one of six first choice starters out for much of the regular season. Jake Averillo is in line to wear the No. 6 although Sean O’Sullivan is in the frame as well. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow could be rested given the short turnaround from Origin. If he is rested, Averillo could shift to fullback which will give O’Sullivan the opportunity in the halves.

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I hope he goes with Averillo at 5/8 but then who comes into the backs? Anyone know how Tevita Naufahu has been going with the Capras?

Naufahu didn’t play QCup last Sunday. He had the weekend off. He played NRLQ the week before after being 18th against Rabbitohs.

 

[Blockade]

The Dolphins are taking 19 players down to Sydney, but the Hammer is likely to play. Fuller or Naufahu are options if he chooses to sit out.

 

[Josh]

If Hammer doesn't back up, it'll be a huge chance for Fuller to earn himself a spot in the 17 for the rest of the season.

 

[Blockade]

If Hammer doesn't back up, it'll be a huge chance for Fuller to earn himself a spot in the 17 for the rest of the season.

Hammer has been ruled out. Averillo to FB and Naufahu to debut.