Dolphins v Eels: Plath set to start; De Belin locked in
The Dolphins are safely through to their first ever finals series and have a double chance within their grasp as they welcome the dangerous Eels to Suncorp Stadium.
This is the last chance for the Dolphins to play in front of their home fans before the finals and they will be out to put on a show for the faithful with Herbie Farnworth and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow the star attractions.
The Eels showed yet again last Saturday just how flamboyant they can be and if Mitch Moses starts wheeling and dealing they are more than capable of another upset.
If Moses is allowed too much freedom and the likes of Josh Addo-Carr, Brian Kelly and long pass specialist Junior Paulo play off the back of that, the Eels are more than capable of claiming another big scalp to go with wins over the Bulldogs (Round 7), Raiders (Round 15), Sea Eagles (Round 18) and Cowboys (Round 24).
Match: Dolphins v Eels
Round 25 -
home Team
Dolphins
4th Position
away Team
Eels
13th Position
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Dolphins: The loss of Connelly Lemuelu to a hamstring injury brings Max Plath into the starting side. Jake Averillo and Brian Pouniu are the new faces on the six-man interchange. Tevita Naufahu drops to the reserves.
Eels: Just the one change to the starting side that upset the Cowboys with Jack de Belin returning at lock and Saxon Pryke going to the bench. Kelma Tuilagi comes onto the bench with Dylan Walker sidelined by a wrist injury.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-FidowFullback for Eels is number 1 Apa Twidle
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Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne IsaakoWinger for Eels is number 2 Brian Kelly
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Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Jack BostockCentre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini
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Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie FarnworthCentre for Eels is number 4 Jordan Samrani
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Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Selwyn CobboWinger for Eels is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
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Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi NikorimaFive-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Ronald Volkman
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Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya KatoaHalfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses
Forwards
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Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Thomas FleglerProp for Eels is number 8 Luca Moretti
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Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-KingHooker for Eels is number 9 Tallyn Da Silva
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Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Tom GilbertProp for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo
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2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Max Plath2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Jack Williams
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2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Kitione Kautoga
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Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Morgan KnowlesLock for Eels is number 13 Jack De Belin
Interchange
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Ray StoneInterchange for Eels is number 14 Harrison Edwards
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Francis MoloInterchange for Eels is number 15 Saxon Pryke
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Felise KaufusiInterchange for Eels is number 16 Teancum Brown
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Brian PouniuInterchange for Eels is number 17 Jezaiah Funa
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 18 Bradley SchneiderInterchange for Eels is number 18 Sean Russell
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 19 Jake AverilloInterchange for Eels is number 19 Kelma Tuilagi
Reserves
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Reserve for Dolphins is number 20 Tevita NaufahuReserve for Eels is number 20 Araz Nanva
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Reserve for Dolphins is number 21 John FineanganofoReserve for Eels is number 21 Ryda Talagi
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Reserve for Dolphins is number 22 Sam ElliottReserve for Eels is number 22 Ryley Smith
Dolphins Ins
- Brian Pouniu
- Jake Averillo
- John Fineanganofo
- Sam Elliott
Eels Ins
- Araz Nanva
- Jack De Belin
- Kelma Tuilagi
- Ryda Talagi
- Ryley Smith
Dolphins Outs
- Connelly Lemuelu
Eels Ins
- Dylan Walker
- Toni Mataele
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Dolphins have won their last seven games at Suncorp Stadium.
- Eels winger Josh Addo-Carr has scored 23 tries in 25 games at Suncorp Stadium.
- Dolphins winger Jamayne Isaako has scored 10 tries in his last eight games at Suncorp.
- Eels hooker Tallyn Da Silva has scored four tries in his last three games.
- Dolphins winger Selwyn Cobbo will play his 100th NRL game.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
