Round 2: Dolphins vs Gold Coast

[Red]

Once again, last game of the round. Both teams will be fired up after embarrassing first round. Good news for us is that Saifiti, Donoghue and Plath are all set for a return. I would guess the first of those will be in QLD Cup the first week. Plath of course was out for a long time but came back via QLD Cup last week. Might need to spend one more week there. Donoghue will certainly be back in the run on team if he is fit. I would guess he will come in to play hooker, Plath will be in the 19 to replace him if he needs a rest and Schneider will be in the Redcliffe team. Does he play for Redcliffe?

Elsewhere., it won't happen yet but I wonder how far the coach is away from a backline reshuffle. TBH, in my opinion Cobbo looks slow and lumbering on the wing. Naufahu looks electric. I think as a centre Cobbo might play a lot like Latrell Mitchell. But then again, the perennial question comes up: Is the team better with Fuller at fullback and Hammer at centre? That's a hard one. My opinion on it changes almost every week.

Averillo didn't do anything wrong last game but the embarrassment of riches we have in the backs might have to see him make way. Herbie was again very dangerous last game but needs to pull his head in a little with trying to score or create a try with every carry. Specially in those conditions.

 

[Blockade]

Saifiti is nowhere near a return. Donga will be back possibly in Rd 3 (at the very earliest). Plath will be named on the bench at the expense of ?????. Trai Fuller considering an immediate move to ESL.

 

[mr_c]

Once again, last game of the round. Both teams will be fired up after embarrassing first round. Good news for us is that Saifiti, Donoghue and Plath are all set for a return. I would guess the first of those will be in QLD Cup the first week. Plath of course was out for a long time but came back via QLD Cup last week. Might need to spend one more week there. Donoghue will certainly be back in the run on team if he is fit. I would guess he will come in to play hooker, Plath will be in the 19 to replace him if he needs a rest and Schneider will be in the Redcliffe team. Does he play for Redcliffe?

Elsewhere., it won't happen yet but I wonder how far the coach is away from a backline reshuffle. TBH, in my opinion Cobbo looks slow and lumbering on the wing. Naufahu looks electric. I think as a centre Cobbo might play a lot like Latrell Mitchell. But then again, the perennial question comes up: Is the team better with Fuller at fullback and Hammer at centre? That's a hard one. My opinion on it changes almost every week.

Averillo didn't do anything wrong last game but the embarrassment of riches we have in the backs might have to see him make way. Herbie was again very dangerous last game but needs to pull his head in a little with trying to score or create a try with every carry. Specially in those conditions.

changing the team around every week no going see the same effort as the 2nd half we need stay like that especailly with new bench it worked way more in our favour than it did bunnies

 

[Josh]

Dolphins team:​

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Jake Averillo
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Selwyn Cobbo
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Isaiya Katoa
8. Tom Gilbert
9. Brad Schneider
10. Thomas Flegler
11. Connelly Lemuelu
12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
13. Morgan Knowles
14. Max Plath
15. Oryn Keeley
16. Felise Kaufusi
17. Ray Stone
18. Trai Fuller
19. Sebastian Su’a

 

[Gary]

Do you reckon Plath starts Schindler to the bench. Glad to see Ray stone back makes the bench a lot stronger

 

[Red]

Saifiti is nowhere near a return. Donga will be back possibly in Rd 3 (at the very earliest). Plath will be named on the bench at the expense of ?????. Trai Fuller considering an immediate move to ESL.

I'm basing my info on Fox Sport.

Team Tips:​

The Dolphins are set to receive two massive inclusions for Round 2 with Daniel Saifiti (shoulder) and Kurt Donoghoe (hamstring) both slated to make their returns this week. Continuing the positive news, utility forward Max Plath made his return to the field last week via the QLD Cup and is also expected to be available for selection. Francis Molo and LJ Nonu will be out until at least Round 4, while Ray Stone is a chance inclusion for Round 2.

Do you reckon Plath starts Schindler to the bench. Glad to see Ray stone back makes the bench a lot stronger

Unless Plath is going to play a lot of minutes at hooker, which I think would be a mistake, I think it would mess up the interchange rotation to start with him.

 

[Liverbird with Phins up]

Thats promising.