Dolphins v Bulldogs: JMK in the mix; Ciraldo sticks solid
After narrow losses to the Panthers and Warriors, the men from Redcliffe got back on track with a win over the Storm which again showcased their sublime attacking skills.
The Dolphins' backline is blessed with an abundance of speed and power in the shape of Herbie Farnworth, Selwyn Cobbo, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Isaiya Katoa, and they will look to run the Bulldogs ragged at Suncorp Stadium.
The blue and whites have hit a rough patch with five losses in their past six matches, sliding nine places on the ladder in the process and sparking plenty of debate about their playmakers' ability to engineer points.
Just four weeks ago the Bulldogs handed the Panthers their only loss of the season and piled on five tries in the process so that has to be a the blueprint for a revival at The Cauldron on Thursday night.
Match: Dolphins v Bulldogs
Round 10 -
home Team
Dolphins
11th Position
away Team
Bulldogs
12th Position
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Dolphins: No changes to the starting 13 but two big inclusions on the bench for Kristian Woolf with Kodi Nikorima and Jeremy Marshall-King named in jumpers No.18 and No.19 respectively. Nikorima missed last week's win over Melbourne due to suspension, with Woolf opting to stick solid with the halves pairing of Brad Schneider and Isaiya Katoa. Marshall-King is eyeing his first game of the season after injuring his knee in a freak accident at home in January. Kurt Donoghoe drops out of the squad after playing 26 minutes off the bench last week.
Bulldogs: Cameron Ciraldo has stuck solid as the Bulldogs navigate a challenging period, with just one change to the starting side that fell to North Queensland last week. Sitili Tupouniua has been named in the back row, with Josh Curran on the bench, but the pair could trade places on game day as they did last week. Interchange forwards Kurt Mann (head knock) and Jake Turpin (biceps) have been ruled out, with Harry Hayes and Sean O'Sullivan the new faces on the bench.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-FidowFullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Connor Tracey
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Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne IsaakoWinger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jonathan Sua
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Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Jack BostockCentre for Bulldogs is number 3 Bronson Xerri
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Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie FarnworthCentre for Bulldogs is number 4 Stephen Crichton
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Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Selwyn CobboWinger for Bulldogs is number 5 Enari Tuala
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Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Bradley SchneiderFive-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton
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Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya KatoaHalfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Lachlan Galvin
Forwards
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Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Thomas FleglerProp for Bulldogs is number 8 Samuel Hughes
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Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Max PlathHooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Bailey Hayward
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Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Francis MoloProp for Bulldogs is number 10 Leo Thompson
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2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Connelly Lemuelu2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Sitili Tupouniua
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2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston
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Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Morgan KnowlesLock for Bulldogs is number 13 Jaeman Salmon
Interchange
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Ray StoneInterchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Alekolasimi Jones
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Tom GilbertInterchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Sean O'Sullivan
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Felise KaufusiInterchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Harry Hayes
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Oryn KeeleyInterchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Josh Curran
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 18 Kodi NikorimaInterchange for Bulldogs is number 19 Marcelo Montoya
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 19 Jeremy Marshall-KingInterchange for Bulldogs is number 20 Lipoi Hopoi
Reserves
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Reserve for Dolphins is number 20 Trai FullerReserve for Bulldogs is number 21 Jethro Rinakama
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Reserve for Dolphins is number 21 Tevita NaufahuReserve for Bulldogs is number 22 Gordon Chan Kum Tong
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Reserve for Dolphins is number 22 Lewis SymondsReserve for Bulldogs is number 23 Logan Spinks
Dolphins Ins
- Jeremy Marshall-King
- Kodi Nikorima
- Lewis Symonds
- Trai Fuller
Bulldogs Ins
- Gordon Chan Kum Tong
- Harry Hayes
- Jethro Rinakama
- Logan Spinks
- Sean O'Sullivan
Dolphins Outs
- Kurt Donoghoe
Bulldogs Ins
- Jake Turpin
- Kurt Mann
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- Dolphins centre Jack Bostock has scored eight tries in his last five NRL games.
- The Bulldogs have won only two of their last 17 games at Suncorp Stadium.
- Dolphins winger Jamayne Isaako has scored a try in all three games against the Bulldogs.
- Bulldogs five-eighth Matt Burton will play his 100th game for the club.
- Dolphins forward Ray Stone will make his 100th NRL appearance.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
