Dolphins v Eels: Pouniu to start; Russell called up
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
Team News
Dolphins: Late changes for Kristian Woolf with Max Plath going back to the bench and youngster Brian Pouniu coming into the starting side in just his second career game. Jake Averillo joins the bench as the Dolphins look to continue a seven-game winning streak in matches at Suncorp Stadium.
Eels: Experienced outside back Sean Russell has been promoted to the starting side at fullback on the back a late cameo off the bench in the win over the Cowboys. Apa Twidle goes to the bench along with Jack de Belin as Saxon Pryke starts the game. Utility Dylan Walker suffered a wrist injury last week and faces at least one game out.
Match: Dolphins v Eels
Round 25 -
home Team
Dolphins
away Team
Eels
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-FidowFullback for Eels is number 18 Sean Russell
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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 1 Apa Twidle
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Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie FarnworthCentre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini
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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 12 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Jack Williams
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2nd Row for Dolphins is number 17 Brian Pouniu2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Kitione Kautoga
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Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Morgan KnowlesLock for Eels is number 15 Saxon Pryke
Interchange
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 11 Max PlathInterchange for Eels is number 14 Harrison Edwards
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Ray StoneInterchange for Eels is number 16 Teancum Brown
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Francis MoloInterchange for Eels is number 17 Jezaiah Funa
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Felise KaufusiInterchange for Eels is number 19 Kelma Tuilagi
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Reserve for Dolphins is number 18 Bradley SchneiderReserve for Eels is number 4 Jordan Samrani
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Reserve for Dolphins is number 19 Jake AverilloReserve for Eels is number 13 Jack De Belin
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.
