Round 8: Dolphins v Newcastle

[Equaliser]

Things are really falling our way. Looks almost certain Newcastle will be without Ponga. Of course the danger is taking them too lightly because they are without Ponga. But should get a win. The following week, Herbie and Kafusi will probably be back. Hammer probably still another week away though if Fuller plays like that again, Hammer might have to move into centre.

 

[Phins Phan]

Telegraph reporting Flegler and Lemuelu ready to return this week, and Donoghoe available after serving suspension. You would think the backline would be unchanged for this week's match but there's a bit of a logjam for forward/bench spots - not the sort of problem the Dolphins had last year.
Obviously Flegler comes back as soon as he's available, likely starting with Nicholls to bench (though WB has shown before he doesn't mind starting Nicholls and keeping a bit of firepower on the bench). Not sure about Lemuelu, though. Aitken and Plath can't be dropped on what they've done so far this year and KBrom has been very good since getting back in the side. Kerr and Stone have been very good so they'll keep their spots, but Keeley will likely make way for Nicholls' move to bench. That leaves maybe SOS, Lemuelu, JWal and Donoghoe fighting for the final spot on the bench. It's a pretty strong position to be in, particularly with Kaufusi still to return.

 

[Jetty]

Telegraph reporting Flegler and Lemuelu ready to return this week, and Donoghoe available after serving suspension. You would think the backline would be unchanged for this week's match but there's a bit of a logjam for forward/bench spots - not the sort of problem the Dolphins had last year.
Obviously Flegler comes back as soon as he's available, likely starting with Nicholls to bench (though WB has shown before he doesn't mind starting Nicholls and keeping a bit of firepower on the bench). Not sure about Lemuelu, though. Aitken and Plath can't be dropped on what they've done so far this year and KBrom has been very good since getting back in the side. Kerr and Stone have been very good so they'll keep their spots, but Keeley will likely make way for Nicholls' move to bench. That leaves maybe SOS, Lemuelu, JWal and Donoghoe fighting for the final spot on the bench. It's a pretty strong position to be in, particularly with Kaufusi still to return.

Aitken isn't vacating his spot for Lemuelu. No way!

 

[mr_c]

oryan n sean will probbaly be not on the bench connelly take one spot mark the other

 

[Equaliser]

oryan n sean will probbaly be not on the bench connelly take one spot mark the other

I rate Keeley. I think Lemuelu is going to playing for Redcliffe for at least a week or two.

 

[Equaliser]

Team Tips: Jake Averillo is expected to play despite picking up a knee issue against the Eels. Tom Flegler is likely to return from a shoulder injury, but Herbie Farnworth is still at least a week away. Kurt Donoghoe is available for selection this week after missing the last two games because of a suspension and will likely join the bench as a utility.

 

[Liverbird with Phins up]

Confident we get another win here.

Keeley was good. Got to love selection headaches, the depth is there just 2 seasons in.

They have done a great job

 

[Red]

Confident we get another win here.

Keeley was good. Got to love selection headaches, the depth is there just 2 seasons in.

They have done a great job

Not only in the forwards but if Fuller plays like that for the next 3 weeks while Hammer is out, how can they drop him?

 

[Liverbird with Phins up]

Not only in the forwards but if Fuller plays like that for the next 3 weeks while Hammer is out, how can they drop him?

Very true. He was electric to say the least

 

[Phins Phan]

Well, the team is out and it's another week out for Flegler. Only change is Donoghoe onto the bench for SOS. Lemuelu named on the extended bench

 

[Chris]

Well, the team is out and it's another week out for Flegler. Only change is Donoghoe onto the bench for SOS. Lemuelu named on the extended bench

What's wrong with Flegler? He was supposed to be touch and go for not missing any games.

 

[Chris]

Dolphins team:​

1. Trai Fuller
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Jake Averillo
4. Tesi Niu
5. Jack Bostock
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Isaiya Katoa
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Mark Nicholls
11. Kenny Bromwich
12. Euan Aitken
13. Max Plath
14. Josh Kerr
15. Kurt Donoghoe
16. Ray Stone
17. Oryn Keeley

 

[Blockade]

What's wrong with Flegler? He was supposed to be touch and go for not missing any games.

That was only media speculation. He was always going to miss a few games. Also, Herbie is slated to return next week but he'll be out for another fortnight minimum.

 

[Dolph]

That was only media speculation. He was always going to miss a few games. Also, Herbie is slated to return next week but he'll be out for another fortnight minimum.

Newcastle will be fired up but without Ponga. Should see off their strong opening 20min then put a decent score on them. Then hopefully at least get Flegler back. Kafusi as well though he's not as urgent.

 

[mr_c]

be intresting to se what brandon smith does theres talk hes going opt out of his last year of his contract i reckon he will want be closer to his olds in qld

 

[Gary]

be intresting to se what brandon smith does theres talk hes going opt out of his last year of his contract i reckon he will want be closer to his olds in qld

Where would you play him jmk is going great at half the price

 

[Equaliser]

be intresting to se what brandon smith does theres talk hes going opt out of his last year of his contract i reckon he will want be closer to his olds in qld

There is no way the club is looking to replace JMK. Not even for Harry Grant. Grant is a better hooker but he's on about twice as much, according to media reports.

 

[mr_c]

There is no way the club is looking to replace JMK. Not even for Harry Grant. Grant is a better hooker but he's on about twice as much, according to media reports.

never said to replace

Where would you play him jmk is going great at half the price

of the bench think of it this way how longs kodi got left and who is our specialist hooker no one if harrison is on the outter especially if jmk got long term injury in future what we git that are soely hookers

 

[Gary]

never said to replace

of the bench think of it this way how longs kodi got left and who is our specialist hooker no one if harrison is on the outter especially if jmk got long term injury in future what we git that are soely hookers

Lot of salary cap $$ for a bench player.

 

[mr_c]

Lot of salary cap $$ for a bench player.

dont thik he be getting anywhere near he got at chocks anywgere else hes going get big pay drop