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.

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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). 

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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.

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Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.