THURSDAY, MAY 9th, 2024 SUNCORP STADIUM BRISBANE
Dolphins and Sea Eagles Set to Clash at Suncorp Stadium
The Dolphins are gearing up to face the Sea Eagles in the highly anticipated opening match of round 10 at Suncorp Stadium.”
In the Dolphins lineup, Herbie Farnworth makes his return from injury to take the centre position, stepping in for Tesi Niu who is sidelined with an ankle injury. Additionally, Kenny Bromwich reclaims his spot on the bench, with Kurt Donoghoe shifting to the 18th Man role.
Herbie Farnworth Returns from Injury for Dolphins
Herbie Farnworth’s comeback is a significant advantage for the Dolphins, not just for his offensive prowess but also for his exceptional defensive skills in the centre position. Facing Reuben Garrick this week presents a formidable challenge for him. The Dolphins are aiming for their first-ever four consecutive victories, entering this match with high morale following their remarkable comeback win against the Cowboys in Townsville, a notoriously difficult venue.
Lachlan Croker Out, Karl Lawton Steps In for Sea Eagles
For the Sea Eagles, Lachlan Croker failed his HIA last week, so will miss the game. He’s replaced in the starting side by Karl Lawton, with Gordan Chan Kum Tong the new man on the bench. Ben Trbojevic returns from a hamstring injury in the back row, with Ethan Bullemor moving to the bench. Nathan Brown has been omitted from the 17 due to a hip flexor injury.
Ben Trbojevic Returns to Boost Sea Eagles Lineup
The Sea Eagles are likely still grappling with the aftermath of their loss to the Raiders last week, particularly given that they squandered a 20-point lead in front of their home crowd. Their upcoming challenge involves a two-game road trip to Suncorp Stadium, with their first match against the Dolphins. The return of Ben Trbojevic adds a lot of versatility to their side, but defensively they’ll need to be on their game if they’re going to stop the Dolphins, who are scoring plenty of points of late. Gordon Chan Kum Tong has the potential to make a significant impact coming off the bench, particularly if he can exploit gaps in the Dolphins’ defense and synchronize his plays with the dynamic Tom Trbojevic.
Key Player Stats at Suncorp Stadium
Dolphins
1. Trai Fuller 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Mark Nicholls 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Euan Aitken 13. Max Plath, 14. Josh Kerr 15. Kenny Bromwich 16. Ray Stone 17. Connelly Lemuelu, 18. Kurt Donoghoe 19. Sean O’Sullivan 20. Jarrod Wallace 21. Edrick Lee 22. Oryn Keeley
Sea Eagles
1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Tommy Talau 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Karl Lawton 10. Josh Aloiai 11. Ben Trbojevic 12. Corey Waddell 13. Jake Trbojevic , 14. Gordon Chan Kum Tong 15. Toafofoa Sipley 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Matthew Lodge, 18. Aaron Woods 19. Jakob Arthur 20. Jaxson Paulo 21. Raymond Tuiamalo Vaega 22. Ben Condon
Referee. Ashley Klein ,Touch Judges, Todd Smith, Michael Wise ,Bunker. Gerard Sutton
Prediction: Dolphins vs. Sea Eagles
The Dolphins have lost three of their four games at Suncorp Stadium in 2024.
The Sea Eagles have conceded 106 points in their last three games at Suncorp.
Dolphins winger Jamayne Isaako has scored seven tries in his past seven games at Suncorp
Stadium.
Sea Eagles centre Reuben Garrick has scored 42 points in his last three games.
Dolphins centre Jake Averillo has scored a try in three consecutive games.
Prediction.
Should the Dolphins replicate their attacking prowess and secure victory at home against Manly on Thursday, it would mark the club’s inaugural achievement of four consecutive wins. Conversely, the Sea Eagles will be determined to demonstrate their status as contenders, aiming for redemption following their loss to the Raiders despite initially holding a commanding 20-0 lead in Round 9.
These two teams are very hard to pin down, just when you think they are going to be genuine finals threats, they put in a less than impressive performance. Based on last week’s performances, the Dolphins displayed strength in their victory over the Cowboys in Townsville, whereas the Sea Eagles faltered by surrendering a 20-point lead to the Raiders. If recent form serves as a reliable indicator, one would expect the Dolphins to capitalize on their home advantage and secure a win in this matchup.
For betting I like the Dolphins with a 7.5 points start @$1.51
Comments