Dolphins v Storm: Bostock nears return; Peel the real deal
The Dolphins got the better of the Storm last season and they will fancy of their chances of repeating the dose with Melbourne arriving at Suncorp Stadium on the back of six straight losses.
Not only are the Storm in the midst of the equal worst losing streak in their 28-year history but they will be without star playmaker Jahrome Hughes, who has entered the concussion protocols.
The Dolphins have shown enormous resolve over the past fortnight but still came away empty from trips to Darwin and Wellington, losing in golden point to Penrith and by two points to the Warriors.
Back in front of the Phins faithful in Brisbane they should be ready to turn on the afterburners as they unleash Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Herbie Farnworth and Selwyn Cobbo on a Storm defence that has leaked 162 points in the past four matches.
Match: Dolphins v Storm
Round 9 -
home Team
Dolphins
12th Position
away Team
Storm
16th Position
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Dolphins: A couple of big names appear in the extended squad with winger Jack Bostock (ACL) closing in on his first NRL match since Round 16 last year after returning to the field in Queensland Cup on Anzac Day. Kurt Donoghoe has also been named among the reserves as he looks to return from a hamstring injury for just his second game of the season. The loss of Jake Averillo to a hand injury sees Trai Fuller named at centre while Brad Schneider is five-eighth. Morgan Knowles slots in at lock in his return from a calf injury suffered in Round 7. Oryn Keeley has been added to the bench and last week's debutant Lewis Symonds retains his place.
Storm: Tyran Wishart takes over at halfback from Jahrome Hughes (concussion) while 20-year-old Hugo Peel has been named to make his NRL debut on the wing. Back-rowers Joe Chan, Cooper Clarke and Trent Loiero have been relegated to the bench, replaced in the starting side by Shawn Blore, Alec MacDonald and Ativalu Lisati, who returns from a calf injury. Trent Toelau has also been added to the interchange for his Storm debut after 11 NRL games as a Panther.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-FidowFullback for Storm is number 1 Sualauvi Faalogo
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Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne IsaakoWinger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick
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Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Trai FullerCentre for Storm is number 3 Jack Howarth
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Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie FarnworthCentre for Storm is number 4 Nick Meaney
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Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Selwyn CobboWinger for Storm is number 5 Hugo Peel
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Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Bradley SchneiderFive-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
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Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya KatoaHalfback for Storm is number 7 Tyran Wishart
Forwards
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Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Tom GilbertProp for Storm is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu
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Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Max PlathHooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant
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Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Francis MoloProp for Storm is number 10 Josh King
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2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Connelly Lemuelu2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Shawn Blore
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2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Ativalu Lisati
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Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Morgan KnowlesLock for Storm is number 13 Alec MacDonald
Interchange
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Ray StoneInterchange for Storm is number 14 Trent Toelau
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Thomas FleglerInterchange for Storm is number 15 Joe Chan
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Felise KaufusiInterchange for Storm is number 16 Davvy Moale
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Oryn KeeleyInterchange for Storm is number 17 Trent Loiero
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 18 Lewis SymondsInterchange for Storm is number 18 Cooper Clarke
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 19 Tevita NaufahuInterchange for Storm is number 19 Manaia Waitere
Reserves
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Reserve for Dolphins is number 20 John FineanganofoReserve for Storm is number 20 Josiah Pahulu
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Reserve for Dolphins is number 21 Kurt DonoghoeReserve for Storm is number 21 Moses Leo
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Reserve for Dolphins is number 22 Jack BostockReserve for Storm is number 22 Jack Hetherington
Dolphins Ins
- Bradley Schneider
- Jack Bostock
- Kurt Donoghoe
- Morgan Knowles
- Oryn Keeley
Storm Ins
- Ativalu Lisati
- Jack Hetherington
- Moses Leo
- Trent Toelau
Dolphins Outs
- Brian Pouniu
- Jake Averillo
Storm Ins
- Jahrome Hughes
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Senior Review Official: Adam Gee
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Dolphins have lost their last two games by two points or less.
- The Storm have lost their last three games at Suncorp Stadium.
- Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has scored 15 tries in his last 11 games at Suncorp Stadium.
- The Storm have won five of their last six games without Jahrome Hughes.
- Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth has scored a try in his last three games.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
