Dolphins v Titans: Plath, Stone return; Hannay sticks solid
The Dolphins are back at Suncorp Stadium for a Sunday afternoon Queensland derby against the Titans and fans will be hoping both sides have been working on their defence this week.
As was the pattern in 2025, the Dolphins showed they have strike and can attack from anywhere, posting 30 points, but leaked 40 in their first-up loss to the Rabbitohs.
Despite the return of big boppers Thomas Flegler and Tom Gilbert, the Dolphins were still down on their forward stocks, but there is some good news for Kristian Woolf this week with a few more of his 'hard men' Max Plath and Ray Stone back fit.
After showing some much promise in the Witzer Pre-Season Challenge, the Titans were dismantled by the Sharks in a disappointing start to new coach Josh Hannay's reign.
The Gold Coast side were never in the match, on the back foot early and trailed 34-0 at the break, eventually going down 50-10.
The major bright spot in a difficult afternoon was a try on debut to powerful winger Siale Faeamani at they mounted a mini-comeback in the second half.
Match: Dolphins v Titans
Round 2 -
home Team
Dolphins
12th Position
away Team
Titans
16th Position
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Dolphins: A couple of big ins for the Phins with Max Plath and Ray Stone named on the interchange bench. Plath returned in Queensland Cup last weekend after recovering from the ACL injury he suffered in Round 14 last season while Stone is ready to go after off-season shoulder surgery. Trai Fuller has dropped to the extended bench and Brent Woolf makes way.
Titans: No panic from Josh Hannay after the big loss to the Sharks with the rookie coach sticking with the same 19 players. Hooker Sam Verrills left the field with a sternum injury at Shark Park but has been named to play.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-FidowFullback for Titans is number 1 Keano Kini
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Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne IsaakoWinger for Titans is number 2 Sialetili Faeamani
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Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Jake AverilloCentre for Titans is number 3 Jojo Fifita
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Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie FarnworthCentre for Titans is number 4 Max Feagai
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Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Selwyn CobboWinger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami
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Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi NikorimaFive-Eighth for Titans is number 6 AJ Brimson
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Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya KatoaHalfback for Titans is number 7 Lachlan Ilias
Forwards
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Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Tom GilbertProp for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
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Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Bradley SchneiderHooker for Titans is number 9 Sam Verrills
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Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Thomas FleglerProp for Titans is number 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
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2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Connelly Lemuelu2nd Row for Titans is number 11 Arama Hau
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2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor
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Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Morgan KnowlesLock for Titans is number 13 Chris Randall
Interchange
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Max PlathInterchange for Titans is number 14 Kurtis Morrin
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Oryn KeeleyInterchange for Titans is number 15 Tukimihia Simpkins
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Felise KaufusiInterchange for Titans is number 16 Klese Haas
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Ray StoneInterchange for Titans is number 17 Cooper Bai
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 18 Trai FullerInterchange for Titans is number 18 Luke Sommerton
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 19 Sebastian Su'aInterchange for Titans is number 19 Zane Harrison
Reserves
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Reserve for Dolphins is number 20 Lewis SymondsReserve for Titans is number 20 Jett Liu
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Reserve for Dolphins is number 21 Tevita NaufahuReserve for Titans is number 21 Jensen Taumoepeau
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Reserve for Dolphins is number 22 Brian PouniuReserve for Titans is number 22 Josh Patston
Dolphins Ins
- Brian Pouniu
- Max Plath
- Ray Stone
- Tevita Naufahu
Titans Ins
- Jensen Taumoepeau
- Jett Liu
- Josh Patston
Dolphins Outs
- Brent Woolf
Titans Ins
Match Officials
- Referee: Liam Kennedy
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Dolphins have won five of their six games against the Titans.
- Titans centre Phillip Sami has scored four tries in his last four games against the Dolphins.
- Dolphins winger Selwyn Cobbo requires one try for 50 NRL tries.
- The Titans have conceded 118 points in their last three games at Suncorp Stadium.
- Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has scored 17 tries in his last 11 games at Suncorp Stadium.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
