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Sitting sixth and seventh on the ladder, the Cowboys and Dolphins can hear the footsteps from a pack of chasers looking to knock them out of the top eight in coming weeks.
The Cowboys are coming off a loss to the Storm and will have to do it without Origin reps Tom Dearden, Reuben Cotter, Reece Robson and Jeremiah Nanai if they are to bounce back in front of their home fans.
The Dolphins come in full of confidence after putting a half century on the Dragons to chalk up their sixth victory of the season but one of their most potent attacking weapons, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, will be in Origin camp with the Maroons.
The two clashes between the sides in 2024 were split - the Cowboys racking up a big win in Round 1 before the Dolphins took revenge in Round 9 with a thrilling 28-26 victory in Townsville.
Match: Cowboys v Dolphins
Round 15 -
home Team
Cowboys
12th Position
away Team
Dolphins
6th Position
Venue: Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
Team News
Cowboys: A late change with Harrison Edwards making his first run-on start of the season with hooker Karl Lawton shifting back to the bench. Coach Todd Payten confirmed on Friday that Murray Taulagi (calf) and Jason Taumalolo (calf) would return from injury in a major boost to an undermanned side. Back-rower Kai O'Donnell (back) also returns. With a host of stars unavailable, Kaiden Lahrs is set for his NRL debut, while Jake Clifford is back in the halves. Tom Duffy is 18th man.
Dolphins: The Dolphins are 1-17 with no late changes. Ray Stone was a late withdrawal last week but is on track to make his return from a shoulder injury on Saturday night. Max Feagai is also back on deck with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow in Maroons camp. Jake Averillo will start at fullback in his place. Sean O'Sullivan is 18th man.
Match: Cowboys v Dolphins
Round 15 -
home Team
Cowboys
away Team
Dolphins
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott DrinkwaterFullback for Dolphins is number 1 Jake Averillo
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Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Robert DerbyWinger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako
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Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Zac LaybuttCentre for Dolphins is number 3 Max Feagai
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Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Braidon BurnsCentre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
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Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray TaulagiWinger for Dolphins is number 5 Jack Bostock
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Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Jaxon PurdueFive-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi Nikorima
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Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Jake CliffordHalfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa
Forwards
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Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLeanProp for Dolphins is number 8 Francis Molo
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Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Karl LawtonHooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
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Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Coen HessProp for Dolphins is number 10 Felise Kaufusi
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Sam McIntyre2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
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2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Kai O'Donnell2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Oryn Keeley
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Lock for Cowboys is number 14 Harrison EdwardsLock for Dolphins is number 13 Kurt Donoghoe
Interchange
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Thomas MikaeleInterchange for Dolphins is number 14 Ray Stone
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Griffin NeameInterchange for Dolphins is number 15 Connelly Lemuelu
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Kaiden LahrsInterchange for Dolphins is number 16 Mark Nicholls
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Interchange for Cowboys is number 18 Thomas DuffyInterchange for Dolphins is number 17 Josh Kerr
Reserves
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Replacement for Cowboys is number 21 Marly BitunganeReplacement for Dolphins is number 18 Sean O'Sullivan
Match Officials
- Referee: Todd Smith
- Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
- Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Cowboys have lost only once in their last five games on home soil.
- The Dolphins have won both games played at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
- Prop Jordan McLean will make his 150th appearance for the Cowboys.
- Dolphins winger Jamayne Isaako has scored eight tries in his last four games against the Cowboys.
- Cowboys centre Zac Laybutt has scored four tries in two games against the Dolphins.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.