Dolphins v Raiders: Nikorima ruled out; Papali'i back from ban
The Dolphins are determined to enjoy a winning return to Kayo Stadium as they look to bounce back from a disappointing trip to the Warriors.
Wayne Bennett's men fell 24-20 to an undermanned Warriors and they are chasing an immediate response when they host the Raiders on Saturday.
It's the Dolphins first match at their Redcliffe base since a 38-0 drubbing of the Dragons in Round 2.
Brett Kenny seals it
Fullback Trai Fuller is set to return to the No.1 jumper with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow on Queensland Origin duties.
Ricky Stuart's side is also looking to rebound after a disappointing 44-16 loss to the Roosters on Saturday afternoon.
Canberra have endured an up and down season, with injuries to key players making it difficult to build consistency.
Despite the challenges, they currently sit eighth on the ladder and a win will see them draw level with the fourth-placed Dolphins on 16 points.
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Team News
Dolphins: With Kodi Nikorima ruled out with a minor calf injury, Anthony Milford joins the halves alongside Isaiya Katoa. Kurt Donoghoe comes in on the bench as utility. Trai Fuller returns at fullback with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow on Maroons duty, while Mark Nicholls moves into the starting side. No further changes an hour out from kick-off.
Raiders: Josh Papali'i reverts to the bench for his first game back from suspension, with Emre Guler to start. The 17 is unchanged from that named mid-week, with Simi Sasagi the new face on the bench and Ata Mariota in the back row for Hudson Young (Origin).
Match: Dolphins v Raiders
Round 13 -
home Team
Dolphins
away Team
Raiders
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Trai FullerFullback for Raiders is number 1 Jordan Rapana
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Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne IsaakoWinger for Raiders is number 2 Nick Cotric
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Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Jake AverilloCentre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew Timoko
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Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie FarnworthCentre for Raiders is number 4 Sebastian Kris
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Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Jack BostockWinger for Raiders is number 5 Xavier Savage
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Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 17 Anthony MilfordFive-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Ethan Strange
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Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya KatoaHalfback for Raiders is number 7 Kaeo Weekes
Forwards
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Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Jesse BromwichProp for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine
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Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-KingHooker for Raiders is number 9 Danny Levi
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Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Mark NichollsProp for Raiders is number 17 Emre Guler
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2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Connelly Lemuelu2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Ata Mariota
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2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Euan Aitken2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead
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Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Max PlathLock for Raiders is number 13 Morgan Smithies
Interchange
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Josh KerrInterchange for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Kenneath BromwichInterchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Ray StoneInterchange for Raiders is number 15 Simi Sasagi
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 21 Kurt DonoghoeInterchange for Raiders is number 16 Trey Mooney
Reserves
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Replacement for Dolphins is number 18 Oryn KeeleyReplacement for Raiders is number 20 Peter Hola
Match Officials
- Referee: Adam Gee
- Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Senior Review Official: Peter Gough
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Dolphins have won three of their four games at Kayo Stadium.
- Raiders fullback Jordan Rapana has scored four tries in his past three games on Queensland soil.
- The Dolphins have won six of their past eight games at Queensland venues.
- Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has won only three of his past 12 games against Wayne Bennett-coached teams.
- Dolphins winger Jamayne Isaako has scored six tries in his past five games.
Match: Dolphins v Raiders
Round 13 -
home Team
Dolphins
5th Position
away Team
Raiders
8th Position
Venue: Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
