NRL, Match Preview, Sydney Roosters, Dolphins, round 24 match preview, official team lists, injuries, updates

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Sat 12 Aug 2023, 06:35 PM

The Roosters and Dolphins clash for the second time in NRL history on Saturday night six months on from one of the biggest upsets of the season.

Both these sides last met in Round 1 for the Dolphins' inaugural clash in the NRL with Wayne Bennett's side springing an upset at Suncorp Stadium on an historic day for the game's 17th team.

Fast forward to August and a lot has changed since then. The Roosters' inconsistencies throughout 2023 have been on full display while the Dolphins had momentum early but have since slipped away.

You can bet the Bondi boys haven't forgotten about the season-opener after being on the wrong end of the scoreline with a return to Allianz Stadium the perfect opportunity to not only get one back but keep their slim finals hopes alive.

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Team news

Roosters: There are no late changes for the Tricolours with veteran forward Dylan Napa coming in for his first NRL game since 2021. Napa replaces the suspended Nathan Brown in the only change to Trent Robinson's squad from last week.

Dolphins: There visitors are unchanged one hour prior to kick-off. Ray Stone returns from the broken hand he suffered in Round 20 against the Panthers and joins the bench, which pushes Herman Ese'ese back to 18th man. Kodi Nikorima is again the fullback with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow in the centres.

Round 24 - Round 24 - Saturday 12 Aug

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Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Kodi Nikorima
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel Tupou

Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Billy Smith

Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu

Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Valynce Te Whare
Winger for Roosters is number 5 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii

Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Tesi Niu
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary

Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Isaiya Katoa
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Drew Hutchison

Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Sean O'Sullivan

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Jesse Bromwich
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Brandon Smith

Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins

Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Mark Nicholls
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Nat Butcher

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Felise Kaufusi
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Siua Wong

2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Connelly Lemuelu
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Kenneath Bromwich

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Sandon Smith

Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Ray Stone
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Fletcher Baker

Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Josh Kerr
Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Terrell May

Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Anthony Milford
Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Dylan Napa

Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Jarrod Wallace

Reserves

Replacement for Roosters is number 22 Corey Allan
Reserve for Dolphins is number 18 Herman Ese'ese

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 12/8/2023 1:10:41 AM

Stat Attack

Dolphins winger and leading points-scorer Jamayne Isaako has scored 19 tries in 20 NRL games this season.
The Dolphins have won only two of their last 10 matches.
The Roosters have made more tackles than any other NRL team in 2023.
The Roosters are aiming for their first back-to-back wins since April.
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has won eight of his past 10 games against the Roosters.
Roosters winger Daniel Tupou has scored five tries in his past four games.
In their only previous game in Sydney, the Dolphins were swamped 58-18 by Manly.
Roosters five-eighth Luke Keary will make his 200th NRL appearance.