As it happened: Dolphins jump to fifth; Titans topple Manly

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Full-time: In front of 35,213 fans at Suncorp Stadium the Dolphins had 56 per cent of the ball and completed at 86 per cent. Tom Gilbert was immense off the bench for the Dolphins with 17 runs for 148 metres while No.1 gun Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow ran for 234 metres and broke nine tackles.

79 min: Brad Schneider and Kodi Nikorima combine and the five-eighth puts Connelly Lemuelu into a yawning gap for a second try in the space of two minutes as the Cowboys fall apart on the right edge. Jamayne Isaako converts. Dolphins 36-16

77 min: Game over! Max Plath with the show-and-go from close range as he beats Jason Taumalolo and Reuben Cotter to surge over the line for the try that wraps it up for the Dolphins. Jamayne Isaako bangs it over to take his personal tally to 18 points. Dolphins 30-16

75 min: Scott Drinkwater tries to put Tom Chester into space but the centre can't hold the pass. Dolphins take over on halfway and are one step closer to a morale-boosting win after last week's Sharks nightmare.

74 min: The Cowboys crank up the pressure and Scott Drinkwater kicks for the corner for Braidon Burns to chase but Tevita Naufahu gets back well to cover up.

70 min: Soni Luke darts out of dummy half and looks certain to score but Connelly Lemuelu shows great desperation to shut him down. Morgan Knowles reaches around and slaps the ball out of Luke's hands. The ball rolls into the in-goal and Scott Drinkwater grounds it for a Cowboys try. Drinkwater converts. Dolphins 24-16

65 min: Tom Dearden and Scott Drinkwater combine on a short side and the fullback tries to get it on to Braidon Burns but the pass is low and knocked on by the winger.

63 min: Scott Drinkwater's kick is claimed by Tevita Naufahu who is then dragged back in goal illegally by the Cowboys. The penalty allows the Dolphins to come out of trouble.

61 min: Herbie Farnworth tries to slip an offload in traffic and the referee rules a Dolphins knock on. The Dolphins throw in a captain's challenge and come up trumps with replays showing Heilum Luki had knocked the ball out of Farnworth's hands.

59 min: Tevita Naufahu finds space down the left and kicks back inside for the chasers but the ball bounces kindly for Murray Taulagi to knock it dead. The Cowboys go short dropout and come up with possession.

57 min: A big play from Soni Luke to trap and scrap a Brad Schneider grubber with the Cowboys under all sorts of pressure. Luke comes up with the loose ball.

53 min: Clunky attack by the Cowboys on the right edge and Heilum Luki comes up with an error off a high pass from Scott Drinkwater.

51 min: Scott Drinkwater kicks high, Selwyn Cobbo spills it, Max Plath picks it up in an offside position. Cowboys penalty.

47 min: A simple error by Braidon Burns coming out of his own end hands the Dolphins another chance at points and they cash in through Tom Gilbert who defies a last-ditch attempt by Reed Mahoney to hold him up. The Dolphins have gone bang-bang to blow the game open. Dolphins 24-10

44 min: The Dolphins go down a short side, Murray Taulagi makes a terrible defensive read and comes up with nothing, allowing Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow to deliver on a platter for Jamayne Isaako to score in the corner again. Isaako converts. Dolphins 18-10

43 min: A high tackle penalty against Tom Chester has the Cowboys under the pump inside the red zone.

Jamayne man: Dolphins points machine Jamayne Isaako was back on song after coming up empty last week against the Sharks. Isaako produced a spectacular dive to score in the corner and knocked over a couple of conversions while also running for 104 metres.

Half-time: A cracking contest in the first half with two great attacking outfits trading blows. The Cowboys got the jump with two tries in the first 14 minutes before the Dolphins hit back with two tries in the space pf six minutes late in the half to take a lead to the break.

40 min: A late scare for the Cowboys as Kurt Donoghoe picks off a Reed Mahoney pass and races over the line but he is ruled to have been not square at marker.

40 min: Max Plath makes good metres before Brad Schneider goes to the air on the last play but Herbie Farnworth knocks on in the contest.

38 min: Kurt Donoghoe goes to the line and delivers a sweet no-look pass for Felise Kaufusi to power over for his fourth try as a Dolphin. Jamayne Isaako converts. Dolphins 12-10

36 min: Reed Mahoney throws a long speculator out towards Jeremiah Nanai but the ball hits the turf and the back-rower can't reel it in. Dolphins scrum.

35 min: A huge leap from Herbie Farnworth to out-jump Scott Drinkwater before setting sail for the line but Braidon Burns and Tom Dearden get across to shut him down. The referee goes up 'no try' and rules Farnworth had lost the ball. The bunker supports the call. 

31 min: Selwyn Cobbo to Jamayne Isaako who shows supreme pace and then skill to flirt with the sideline and launch a dive into the corner for his 16th try of the season. Isaako bangs over the conversion from touch. Cowboys 10-6

30 min: The Cowboys get it all wrong in attack as Reuben Cotter goes to run a decoy but clatters into a defender and is penalised for obstruction.

27 min: Reed Mahoney comes up with a superb cover tackle on Jamayne Isaako who offloads off the deck and is penalised.

26 min: The Cowboys come up with a turnover as well after Kulikefu Finefeuiaki muscles up in defence and the ball comes free from Jaxon Purdue's hands.

24 min: Max Plath drops under Tom Gilbert but can't handle the pass and that's four errors from the Dolphins.

23 min: Heilum Luki is penalised and placed on report for late contact on Brad Schneider after he got a kick away.

19 min: Jeremy Marshall-King tries to pick up Francis Molo from close range but the pass is behind the prop and it goes to ground.

17 min: The Dolphins put some slick passes together down the right edge and Selwyn Cobbo grubbers back infield for Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow to chase. Tom Dearden knocks on and the Dolphins have a scrum feed from 20m out.

14 min: Razzle dazzle from the Cowboys as Tom Dearden and Reuben Cotter put together a run-around play before the playmaker puts in a pinpoint grubber for Jeremiah Nanai to follow through and score the 50th try of his career in just 90 games, the fastest forward to 50 tries in the NRL era. Scott Drinkwater misses the conversion. Cowboys 10-0

11 min: Selwyn Cobbo looks dangerous on the right edge but Zac Laybutt goes with a legs tackle and manages to get the big centre into touch.

10 min: Zac Laybutt's last pass to Murray Taulagi goes behind the winger and into touch.

9 min: Morgan Knowles comes up with a forward pass to Tom Flegler and the Dolphins are under the pump again.

5 min: Welcome back, Tom Dearden! The skipper with a show-and-go on the right edge and he powers through Jeremy Marshall-King to score the opening try. In his first game since Round 10, Dearden has a try. Scott Drinkwater converts. Cowboys 6-0

4 min: A poor pass by Brad Schneider is intercepted by Murray Taulagi.

3 min: The Dolphins fail to get to a kick on their last tackle when Kodi Nikorima passes to Connelly Lemuelu and he is shut down. Cowboys take over.

Late Mail

Dolphins: Jack Bostock dropped out of the squad in Saturday's 24-hour update. Selwyn Cobbo moves into the centres and Tevita Naufahu comes in on the wing.  Gun outside backs Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Cobbo return to bolster the Dolphins' backline, while Jake Averillo is out with a rib complaint. In a boost for the forwards, Max Plath has been named despite hurting his ankle against the Sharks. The Dolphins have won their last five games at Suncorp Stadium.

Cowboys: Skipper Tom Dearden has been added to the run-on side 90 minutes before kick-off as he returns from a syndesmosis injury suffered in Round 10. Jake Clifford moves back to the bench, with Liam Sutton dropping out of the squad. Kiwi Griffin Neame starts at prop in place of Tom Mikaele, who suffered delayed concussion symptoms following Sunday’s win over Manly and will be subject to the NRL’s 11-day stand-down period. Kaiden Lahrs and Kai O'Donnell were the two players to drop out of the squad on Saturday.

 

Titans v Sea Eagles at Cbus Super Stadium

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Saab hits top gear: Manly's flying winger grabbed a double and racked up 230 run metres as his sizzling pace gave the Titans' left edge plenty of headaches.

Full-time: That's win No.5 of the season for the Titans who showcased all their attacking skills in a seven-tries-to-six victory in front of 15,252 fans.

80 min: The sheer speed of Tolu Koula delivers a consolation try for the Sea Eagles but it's the Titans' day at Cbus Super Stadium. Titans 38-32

78 min: Moe Fotuaika crosses for a rare try but it is pulled back after the last pass from Josh Patston is ruled to have gone forward.

77 min: AJ Brimson leaves the field for a HIA and is assessed as a Category 1 which would rule him out of next week's game against the Dragons.

76 min: The Sea Eagles make huge metres and Joey Walsh puts in a grubber for Haumole Olakau'atu but the big back-rower can't get down to control the pick-up and knocks the ball on.

74 min: Jamal Fogarty goes to the boot on the last play but it floats harmlessly down to Phil Sami with no pressure from any chasers.

70 min: Zane Harrison digs into the line and sends it on to Keano Kini who delivers for Jojo Fifita to go over untouched. Jayden Campbell fails to convert. Titans 38-26

70 min: AJ Brimson explodes into the back field and is reeled in by Josh Feledy who then slaps the ball out of the hands of dummy half Jayden Campbell. Feledy is penalised and sent to the sin bin for a professional foul. We are down to 12 on 12.

69 min: Phil Sami goes high to bring down a bomb. Jason Saab is penalised for a mid-air tackle. Sami lands awkwardly. The Sea Eagles throw in a captain's challenge which is successful. Titans play the ball from 10m out.

68 min: Dean Ieremia is sent to the sin bin for a hip drop tackle on Lehi Hopoate.

63 min: Keano Kini makes a mess of a catch off a Jamal Fogarty bomb and Reuben Garrick pounces on the scraps to score. Replays appear to show Garrick may have been in front of the kicker but the try is confirmed. Titans 34-26

61 min: Jackson Shereb leaves the field for a HIA which he fails.

58 min: Zane Harrison goes to the left and sends it to Jayden Campbell who delivers a perfect pass for Beau Fermor to pour into a hole and score. Campbell converts. Titans 34-20

57 min: Lehi Hopoate takes a catch off a bomb but Manly are penalised for three of his teammates putting up a 'wall' to obstruct the Titans chasers.

54 min: On the back of two six-again calls the Titans can't hang on as Haumole Olakau'atu powers over from close range to keep Manly in the game. Jamal Fogarty converts. Titans 28-20

51 min: Arama Hau and Oliver Pascoe muscle up on Nathan Brown and force an error. That's the ninth error of the day for the Sea Eagles.

48 min: Joey Walsh's footwork gets him through the line and he looks for Kobe Hetherington in support but the Titans shut him down and force an error.

46 min: A poor error by AJ Brimson on the left edge lets Manly off the hook.

45 min: Ethan Bullemor is bundled into touch on the left wing for Manly. The Titans take over from 40m out.

42 min: Oliver Pascoe is placed on report for a high shot on Nathan Brown.

Captain's knock: Tino Fa'asuamaleaui was a powerhouse for the Titans in the opening term with 10 runs for 100 metres and four tackle breaks. Tino was well supported by Moe Fotuaika who had eight runs for 76 metres.

Half-time: The late try to AJ Brimson caps a superb half for the home side who had 59 per cent of possession and converted that into five tries.

39 min: A mistake by Haumole Olakau'atu hands the Titans a late shot at more points. Zane Harrison grubbers, AJ Brimson chases hard and gets around Jason Saab and dives to ground the ball just inside the dead ball line. Jayden Campbell adds the extras. Titans 28-14

34 min: The Titans come up with a long-range special as Zane Harrison puts Jojo Fifita into space and the centre gets a great offload away for Josh Patston. As Patston goes to ground he gets a sensational flick pass away for Fifita who backs up and scores. Jayden Campbell converts. Titans 22-14

33 min: Josh Feledy heads for the corner but a desperate Jojo Fifita does just enough to force the ball loose as Feledy tries to get it down. 

32 min: A poor last-tackle kick from Zane Harrison sails out on the full.

29 min: Reuben Garrick puts the kick-off out on the full.

28 min: Jayden Campbell's footwork close to the line has Manly scrambling before Arama Hau goes close. Oliver Pascoe bounces out of dummy half and dives over for his second try. Campbell converts. Titans 16-14

25 min: Lehi Hopoate finds space around the middle of the ruck and offloads for Reuben Garrick but the pass is ruled forward.

24 min: Brilliant hands from Reuben Garrick unlocks Jason Saab who powers 50 metres down the wing to make it a double. Saab's speed is too much for the Titans. Jamal Fogarty again pulls his conversion to the left. Sea Eagles 14-10

23 min: AJ Brimson tries to tip the ball on to his winger but the ball goes forward.

22 min: A huge blow for Manly as Tom Trbojevic hobbles off with a right hamstring strain.

21 min: Jojo Fifita slips an offload to Tino Fa'asuamaleaui who puts it down. Joey Walsh scoops it up and tries to send it on to Tom Trbojevic who knocks it on. The referee rules Manly had not taken their advantage.

17 min: Chris Randall serves up a nice short ball for Tino Fa'asuamaleaui to explode into space and get around Tom Trbojevic before flick passing to Oliver Pascoe for a try under the sticks. Jayden Campbell converts. 10-10

16 min: Jason Saab again comes up with a clean catch off a bomb and tries to get an offload away but the ball-carrying arm had touched the ground.

13 min: Jamal Fogarty puts in a grubber from 20m out but it is just too long and rolls dead. Seven-tackle set Titans.

9 min: Former Storm man Dean Ieremia gets his first try as a Titan courtesy of a long pass from Jojo Fifita. The conversion from Jayden Campbell hits the upright. Sea Eagles 10-4

8 min: An error by Taniela Paseka invites the Titans into good field position and a six-again call allows them to camp inside the red zone.

6 min: From a scrum on halfway Manly go right and Haumole Olakau'atu finds Tom Trbojevic who sends Jason Saab on an open run to the tryline with Phil Sami trailing in his wake. Jamal Fogarty fails to convert. Sea Eagles 10-0

5 min: Oliver Pascoe gets out of dummy half and tries to catch the markers offside but he is caught by Ethan Bullemor and spills it.

2 min: The perfect start for Manly as Jamal Fogarty kicks high for the corner and Jason Saab soars above the pack to tap the ball down for Tom Trbojevic who scores. Fogarty converts. Sea Eagles 6-0

 

Late Mail

Titans: Interchange forward Kurtis Morrin has been ruled out with a minor leg injury and dropped out of the squad in Saturday's 24-hour update. Michael Molo is the new face on the six-man bench for a potential club debut. Jaylan De Groot is the other man to remain in the extended squad. Cooper Bai will play despite a shoulder injury forcing him from the field just four minutes into the game against the Storm. Winger Phillip Sami has scored six tries in his last five games at Cbus Super Stadium.

Sea Eagles: Aaron Schoupp in jersey No.20 has been added to the six-man bench 90 minutes before kick-off with Blake Wilson making way. Ethan Bullemor comes into the back row in place of Ben Trbojevic, who suffered a concussion against the Cowboys and has entered the HIA protocols. Corey Waddell (ankle) is also out. Jackson Shereb joins the bench as he chases a fourth NRL appearance for the season. 

Numbers Game

• The Titans have won only two of their last six games against the Sea Eagles at Cbus Super Stadium.
• Sea Eagles centre Reuben Garrick has scored 12 tries in 11 games against the Titans.
• Titans winger Phillip Sami has scored six tries in his last five games at Cbus Super Stadium.
• The Sea Eagles will have another opportunity to record their 1000th victory.
• Titans centre AJ Brimson has scored eight tries in 11 games against the Sea Eagles.