THURSDAY 11th JULY 2024 KAYO STADIUM REDCLIFFE QLD
Although still in the top eight, the Dolphins are eager to reverse their recent form and avoid a third consecutive loss as they host the in-form Rabbitohs at Kayo Stadium.
Entering this week’s opening Round 19 match fresh from a bye, the Dolphins face a rejuvenated Rabbitohs side, who have regained their confidence with five consecutive wins.
Redcliffe 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. Max Plath 10. Tevita Pangai Junior , 11.Connelly Lemuelu 12. Euan Aitken 13. Kenny Bromwich , 14. Josh Kerr 15. Mark Nicholls , 16. Ray Stone 17. Sean O’Sullivan , 18. Oryn Keeley 19. Tesi Niu 20. Anthony Milford, 21. Mason Teague 22. Robert Jennings
Origin Duty and Injury Absences
However, both teams will be without some of their brightest stars due to Origin duty. The Dolphins will miss Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Felise Kaufusi, who have been selected for Queensland, while Rabbitohs skipper Cam Murray has been picked for the NSW squad for the decider.
Additionally, the Rabbitohs will be without fullback Latrell Mitchell, who sustained a foot injury in his last game. On a positive note, forwards Tevita Tatola and Siliva Havili might be on track for a return.
Souths Rabbitohs
1. Jye Gray 2. Alex Johnston 3. Taane Milne 4. Richard Kennar 5. Jacob Gagai 6. Jack Wighton 7. Cody Walker 8. Davvy Moale 9. Damien Cook 10. Sean Keppie 11. Michael Chee Kam 12. Jai Arrow 13. Keaon Koloamatangi, 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Tallis Duncan 16. Thomas Burgess , 17. Liam Le Blanc , 18. Dion Teaupa 19. Fletcher Myers 20. Siliva Havili 21. Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson 22. Thomas Fletcher
Injury Concerns for Dolphins
Injury concerns for the Dolphins continue to mount, with hooker Jeremy Marshall-King sidelined long-term and back-up hooker Kurt Donoghoe suspended for three matches. On a brighter note, try-scoring winger Jack Bostock is set to return after missing their last loss due to concussion protocols.
Key Stats and Milestones
The Dolphins have won three of their five games at Kayo Stadium.
The Rabbitohs have outscored their opponents 28 tries to 12 in their past five games.
Dolphins forward Kenny Bromwich is set to make his 250th NRL appearance.
Rabbitohs winger Jacob Gagai has scored six tries in his eight NRL games.
The Dolphins have conceded at least 24 points in each of their last five matches.
Prediction.
What promised to be an exciting clash has been diminished by Origin selections and injuries, robbing both teams of key players including their fullbacks and key forwards.
The Dolphins have shown inconsistent form recently, while the Rabbitohs have surged under interim coach Ben Hornby. With Latrell Mitchell’s absence a significant blow to the Rabbitohs’ attack, this match is difficult to predict.
Dolphins players may also have extra motivation to prove themselves to coach Wayne Bennett, who will join the Rabbitohs next year.
Referee. Gerard Sutton ,Touch Judges, Phil Henderson, Belinda Sharpe, Bunker, Liam Kennedy
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