Round 8 Dolphins vs Gold Coast Titans

[Red]

There are just no easy games. Niu back will be a big inclusion. None of Bostock, Lee and Jennings cut it on the wing. The latter 2 are no longer NRL standard and the former probably won't be in the NRL until next year barring injuries. I think he was the best of those 3. Wallace will also be back. He was having a blinder until he was forced off against the Cowboys.

On a dimmer note, GC might be getting Brimson back.

 

[Chris]

DOLPHINS v TITANS​

Sunday, 2pm, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Dolphins: Kenny Bromwich has copped a one game ban for dangerous contact.
This will be somewhat offset by the return of Felise Kaufusi from suspension.
Tesi Niu is a chance to return from an ankle injury and would replace Robert Jennings on the wing if cleared.
Jarrod Wallace returns from a concussion.

 

[Equaliser]

Team Tips: The cavalry is scheduled to return for the Dolphins, with Felise Kaufusi (suspension), Tesi Niu (knee) and Jarrod Wallace (head knock) all in the frame for selection. It presents Wayne Bennett with the quite the selection headache. Connelly Lemuelu has impressed on the edge and could be moved to the bench, although that move may wait a week with Kenneath Bromwich taking the early plea for a hit on Taane Milne. He is set to miss one week accordingly. Wallace, meanwhile, is likely to return off the bench as he did in the previous three games before his head knock.

 

[Equaliser]

Tesi will be a big inclusion. Kafusi > Bromwich though I rate both.

 

[Jetty]

Team Tips: The cavalry is scheduled to return for the Dolphins, with Felise Kaufusi (suspension), Tesi Niu (knee) and Jarrod Wallace (head knock) all in the frame for selection. It presents Wayne Bennett with the quite the selection headache. Connelly Lemuelu has impressed on the edge and could be moved to the bench, although that move may wait a week with Kenneath Bromwich taking the early plea for a hit on Taane Milne. He is set to miss one week accordingly. Wallace, meanwhile, is likely to return off the bench as he did in the previous three games before his head knock.

Wallace in for JJ Collins, Kafusi in for Browmich and Niu in for Jennings.

 

[Jetty]

The problem is, this team has proven good and able to match it with the top teams but are just lacking one big player in order to be one of the top teams.

 

[Josh]

Dolphins vs Gold Coast Titans​

Dolphins team:

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Euan Aitken
4. Brenko Lee
5. Robert Jennings
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Isaiya Katoa
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Herman Ese’ese
11. Felise Kaufusi
12. Connelly Lemuelu
13. Tom Gilbert
    
    
14. Jarrod Wallace
15. Mark Nicholls
16. Ray Stone
17. Kurt Donoghoe
    
    
18. JJ Collins

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No Tessi Niu. Big loss. Because the 3 replacements used so far have proven not to be able to cut it.

 

[Paul]

Dolphins vs Gold Coast Titans​

Dolphins team:

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Euan Aitken
4. Brenko Lee
5. Robert Jennings
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Isaiya Katoa
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Herman Ese’ese
11. Felise Kaufusi
12. Connelly Lemuelu
13. Tom Gilbert
    
    
14. Jarrod Wallace
15. Mark Nicholls
16. Ray Stone
17. Kurt Donoghoe
    
    
18. JJ Collins

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No Tessi Niu. Big loss. Because the 3 replacements used so far have proven not to be able to cut it.

Nervous about this. They are going to score a lot of points. So will we but do we have enough points in us when playing Wayne's style?

 

[DolphinLungren]

Dolphins vs Gold Coast Titans​

Dolphins team:

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Euan Aitken
4. Brenko Lee
5. Robert Jennings
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Isaiya Katoa
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Herman Ese’ese
11. Felise Kaufusi
12. Connelly Lemuelu
13. Tom Gilbert
    
    
14. Jarrod Wallace
15. Mark Nicholls
16. Ray Stone
17. Kurt Donoghoe
    
    
18. JJ Collins

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No Tessi Niu. Big loss. Because the 3 replacements used so far have proven not to be able to cut it.

Might be time to try Te Whare in 1st grade. He has been playing well in a losing team for Redcliffe. Got hammered 60-4 on the weekend, not a good sign so far this season for future local depth.

 

[Chris]

Might be time to try Te Whare in 1st grade. He has been playing well in a losing team for Redcliffe. Got hammered 60-4 on the weekend, not a good sign so far this season for future local depth.

From reports I've gotten, he isn't really cutting it even in QLD Cup.

 

[Chris]

Late Mail: Felise Kaufusi returns from suspension in place of back-rower Kenny Bromwich. Kurt Donoghoe retains his place on the bench, with Mason Teague and Valynce Te Whare named in the reserves.

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No surprises. Teague has to learn to play significant minutes as a hooker if he wants anymore NRL game time this year. Donoghoe is clearly ahead of him as a forward utility.

 

[midlands hobo]

Early start here 5am KO. Planning on being awake.....

 

[DolphinLungren]

From reports I've gotten, he isn't really cutting it even in QLD Cup.

That's strange, e has been really good the games I've seen, especially against Wynnum a few weeks ago. I guess he hasn't had the attacking opportunities so far this year like he did last year when he got best centre in the QRL, but he has been solid I thought.

 

[Josh]

That's strange, e has been really good the games I've seen, especially against Wynnum a few weeks ago. I guess he hasn't had the attacking opportunities so far this year like he did last year when he got best centre in the QRL, but he has been solid I thought.

Where do you get info about the QLD Cup?

 

[Equaliser]

Big game this. Win and I think we can at least book tickets for the finals. Considering we are less likely to be badly affected by Origin selections and still haven't had a bye.

 

[Paul]

Which front were those old blokes on?

 

[Red]

Titans all out attack could be a bogey team team for our conservative game.

 

[Chris]

✖ Penalties for high tackles when the player is falling and around waist level.
✖ Going overboard with the hip drop penalties.
✖ Going overboard with protecting kickers.

 

[Equaliser]

Kafusi is having a shocker!

 

[Chris]

I don't think the Titans have made a mistake yet.