Round 26: Dolphins vs Broncos

[Equaliser]

Is this the biggest game in our short history? If St George lose the game before this game on Saturday, it will be the biggest without doubt. Both teams missing key players but hopefully JMK will be back for us but Niko will be out. I don't know what Milf is doing these days but I'd prefer him over SOS. Averillo 5/8, Hammer centre and Fuller fullback is another possibility.

 

[Dolph]

In a big blow for Wayne Bennett, both Kodi Nikorima and Jesse Bromwich suffered category one HIAs in his side’s big loss to the Dolphins. Sean O’Sullivan is a natural replacement for Nikorima in the halves, while Tevita Pangai Junior may be back on deck after missing last week’s loss with a minor hamstring injury to replace Bromwich. If he isn’t, one of Mark Nicholls or Josh Kerr will take Bromwich’s place in the front row. However, in a big boost for the Dolphins’ crucial derby with the Broncos, star hooker Jeremy Marshall-King is expected to return from a foot injury this week, pushing Max Plath back to his preferred lock roll and seeing Kenny Bromwich drop back to the bench.

 

[midlands hobo]

I'm not sure SOS is a natural replacement for anything other than the towel man.

 

[Dolph]

Looks like Bellamy isn't going to rest the big guns for the Brisbane game. Doesn't really matter. We just have to win our remaining 2 games.

 

[Blockade]

Plath, Stone and TPJ all in doubt for this weekend.

 

[Josh]

Dolphins team: ​

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Jake Averillo
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Jack Bostock
6. Sean O’Sullivan
7. Isaiya Katoa
8. Kenny Bromwich
9. Max Plath
10. Mark Nicholls
11. Felise Kaufusi
12. Connelly Lemuelu
13. Ray Stone
14. Mason Teague
15. Oryn Keeley
16. Tesi Niu
17. Kurt Donoghoe

 

[Equaliser]

Dolphins team: ​

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Jake Averillo
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Jack Bostock
6. Sean O’Sullivan
7. Isaiya Katoa
8. Kenny Bromwich
9. Max Plath
10. Mark Nicholls
11. Felise Kaufusi
12. Connelly Lemuelu
13. Ray Stone
14. Mason Teague
15. Oryn Keeley
16. Tesi Niu
17. Kurt Donoghoe

I would really, really, prefer Milf @6. What happened to him? I know he hasn't played really well in a long time but if he isn't a better 5/8 than SOS, I'm Wally Lewis.

 

[Blaaayzze]

Milf apparently did really well in cup level last game surprised to see that SOS was still picked over him. I know team list is not at all finalised but seeing Tesi niu on the bench annoys me

 

[Josh]

Milf apparently did really well in cup level last game surprised to see that SOS was still picked over him. I know team list is not at all finalised but seeing Tesi niu on the bench annoys me

JoIn the club. I think he might have fallen out with Wayne or Wolff.

 

[Red]

JoIn the club. I think he might have fallen out with Wayne or Wolff.

Donoghoe would have been my pick after Milf. Followed by Averillo and a backline reshuffle or straight swap Averillo with Fuller.

 

[Equaliser]

Donoghoe would have been my pick after Milf. Followed by Averillo and a backline reshuffle or straight swap Averillo with Fuller.

You mean, move Averillo to 5/8 and Fuller to centre? A straight swap would = Fuller centre and Averillo extended reserves.

 

[Red]

You mean, move Averillo to 5/8 and Fuller to centre? A straight swap would = Fuller centre and Averillo extended reserves.

I meant playing in the centres and Averillo at fullback rather than Averillo to 5/8, Hammer to centres and Fuller to fullback.

Fuller has a top 30 contract for next year. If Hammer is locked in at fullback, I'd like to see what fuller can do in other positions. Like hooker, 5/8 and centre. With an eye to him being an interchange utility or in the starting side in the event of an injury toll like now.

 

[Jetty]

Haas set to make a comeback for the Broncos this Saturday. Just our luck. That loss when we were all over Newcastle but couldn't get the job done might really come back to haunt us.

 

[Blockade]

Haas set to make a comeback for the Broncos this Saturday. Just our luck. That loss when we were all over Newcastle but couldn't get the job done might really come back to haunt us.

The loss against a depleted Warriors side will sting more.

 

[Jetty]

The loss against a depleted Warriors side will sting more.

True but difference is we had about 15 line breaks against Newcastle for only 2 or 3 tries.

That's probably an exaggeration but we had a lot more than them but still lost.

 

[Josh]

Haas still not confirmed for them. Even in the likely event he plays, he'll be underdone and has been nowhere near as good this year anyway.

• Dolphins by 10
• First Try: Isaako
• MoM: Herbie

 

[mr_c]

BREAKING: Wayne Bennett confirms JMK, TPJ, Plath and Stone all fit for
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Fuller to fullback. Hammer to centre. Averillo in halves. Katoa on ben

 

[mr_c]

and haas is playing

 

[Blockade]

BREAKING: Wayne Bennett confirms JMK, TPJ, Plath and Stone all fit for
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Fuller to fullback. Hammer to centre. Averillo in halves. Katoa on ben

SOS and Averillo is a strange combo. Great to see that JMK is back and Fuller is included. Even better the health status of Plath and TPJ. The Dolphins will win this.

 

[Equaliser]

SOS and Averillo is a strange combo. Great to see that JMK is back and Fuller is included. Even better the health status of Plath and TPJ. The Dolphins will win this.

I would have been all for this if Katoa was halfback and SOS was benched.