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Round 8: Dolphins vs NZ Warriors

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Not sure how long Donoghue is out for but if he's still out, I presume it'll be the same 17. Much improved performance but need to get a few wins fast. Warriors are currently sitting second on the table so it doesn't really get more difficult than last week and this week.
 
Not sure how long Donoghue is out for but if he's still out, I presume it'll be the same 17. Much improved performance but need to get a few wins fast. Warriors are currently sitting second on the table so it doesn't really get more difficult than last week and this week.
Nikorima is suspended. Schneider will be wearing the #6 jersey. Donga will slide onto the bench, if fit. If not, Brent Woolf will get another game.
 
Woolf isn't very proactive in that way. He'll stick with the structure until it/if all falls apart.
But, my street contacts in Darwin have just passed onto me that Averillo may indeed be playing in the halves. Trai Fuller will slot in the centres. Morgan Knowles is long odds to be playing because of injury.
 

Dolphins team:​

  1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
  2. Jamayne Isaako
  3. Jake Averillo
  4. Herbie Farnworth
  5. Selwyn Cobbo
  6. Brad Schneider
  7. Isaiya Katoa
  8. Tom Gilbert
  9. Max Plath
  10. Francis Molo
  11. Connelly Lemuelu
  12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
  13. Morgan Knowles

  14. Ray Stone
  15. Thomas Flegler
  16. Felise Kaufusi
  17. Trai Fuller
  18. Lewis Symonds
  19. Tevita Naufahu

  20. Brian Pouniu
  21. Oryn Keeley
  22. John Fineanganofo
 
I don't know what he is going to do about hooker. Is he going to have Plath play there and then bring on Ray Stone to give him a rest? Nothing against those 2. I rate them both highly, just not as hookers. Or specifically, dummy half players.
 
Not a massive fan of Brad Schneider. Would have liked Averillo to go in the halves. Give Trai a go at 1 with Hammer in the centres.

I'm obviously not the coach.

We are almost at must win if we want to keep up with the pack. Ill say it again, Top 8 should be the pass mark.
 
Not a massive fan of Brad Schneider. Would have liked Averillo to go in the halves. Give Trai a go at 1 with Hammer in the centres.

I'm obviously not the coach.

We are almost at must win if we want to keep up with the pack. Ill say it again, Top 8 should be the pass mark.
Fox is reporting Fuller will come into the starting team and Averillo will play 5/8. Undecided if Fuller will move into the centres or fullback with Hammer to play centres. I'm betting it will be the latter.
 
Fox is reporting Fuller will come into the starting team and Averillo will play 5/8. Undecided if Fuller will move into the centres or fullback with Hammer to play centres. I'm betting it will be the latter.
it will be intresting see what the forwards do without morgan there to , if we play like we did last week we go ok , warriors have proven we needed start fast but they are beatable
 
Fox is reporting Fuller will come into the starting team and Averillo will play 5/8. Undecided if Fuller will move into the centres or fullback with Hammer to play centres. I'm betting it will be the latter.
They say it's an effort to "spark the attack". Fair enough but I think if he's looking to "spark the attack" the first place he has to look is Plath at dummy half. Anyway, we will see soon enough. Hopefully next week JMK and Donoghue will be available.
 
Fox is reporting Fuller will come into the starting team and Averillo will play 5/8. Undecided if Fuller will move into the centres or fullback with Hammer to play centres. I'm betting it will be the latter.
Agree with about about Plath, this would be a good start as I said above that without knowing the news about the start changes.
 
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Must win game this week. Knowles out and Fineanganofo is reportedly in NZ with the team . Hope he does get a crack at hooker this week.
 
Must win game this week. Knowles out and Fineanganofo is reportedly in NZ with the team . Hope he does get a crack at hooker this week.
Not must win yet but lose this, we really have to beat Melbourne next week. I know they aren't going well but they have a team and coach who can bounce back suddenly and strongly.
 
Must win game this week. Knowles out and Fineanganofo is reportedly in NZ with the team . Hope he does get a crack at hooker this week.
Where did you hear about Knowles being out? I can't see the info anywhere. Luckily, if everyone else was fit, we could lose our best 4 locks and Ray Stone would come in.
I mean in no particular order:
  • Knowles
  • Plath
  • Donoghue
  • Gilbert
I know Gilbert has been playing prop but with Molo, Saifiti, Flegler and Kaufusi fit, we seem to have prop covered as well.
 
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