Dolphins v Storm: Fuller steps up; Paps back on deck
The Dolphins are coming off a stunning upset win over the Sharks and will look to make a massive statement against table toppers Melbourne at Suncorp Stadium in an enthralling top-four battle.
Wayne Bennett's men continue to be the surprise packet of the NRL and need only one more win to equal their tally of victories in their entire debut season.
Both sides are impacted by Origin selections, although the Storm get a huge boost with the return of Ryan Papenhuyzen at fullback.
The two sides met just once in 2023, with Eli Katoa and Jahrome Hughes guiding the Storm to a 24-16 win at Suncorp Stadium.
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Team News
Dolphins: No late changes. with Tevita Pangai jnr confirmed to play his first game for the club off the bench. Jesse Bromwich returns from a ribs injury at prop for Felise Kaufusi, who is away alongside Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow on Origin duties for the Maroons. Oryn Keeley is the replacement player.
Storm: Jack Howarth makes a late switch with Sualauvi Faalogo and will start on the wing, with Faalogo reverting to the bench. Ryan Papenhuyzen returns for first game since Round 9 while Will Warbrick (hip flexor) is also good to go. Nelson Asofa-Solomona starts at lock and Trent Loiero goes back to the bench.
Match: Dolphins v Storm
Round 16 -
home Team
Dolphins
away Team
Storm
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Trai FullerFullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan Papenhuyzen
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Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne IsaakoWinger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick
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Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Jake AverilloCentre for Storm is number 3 Grant Anderson
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Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie FarnworthCentre for Storm is number 4 Nick Meaney
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Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Jack BostockWinger for Storm is number 14 Jack Howarth
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Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi NikorimaFive-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Tyran Wishart
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Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya KatoaHalfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes
Forwards
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Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Jesse BromwichProp for Storm is number 8 Tui Kamikamica
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Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-KingHooker for Storm is number 9 Bronson Garlick
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Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Kenneath BromwichProp for Storm is number 10 Josh King
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2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Connelly Lemuelu2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Shawn Blore
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2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Euan Aitken2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa
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Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Max PlathLock for Storm is number 16 Nelson Asofa-Solomona
Interchange
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Josh KerrInterchange for Storm is number 5 Sualauvi Faalogo
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Mark NichollsInterchange for Storm is number 13 Trent Loiero
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Ray StoneInterchange for Storm is number 15 Christian Welch
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Tevita Pangai JuniorInterchange for Storm is number 17 Joe Chan
Reserves
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Replacement for Dolphins is number 18 Oryn KeeleyReplacement for Storm is number 22 Kane Bradley
Match Officials
- Referee: Liam Kennedy
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Dolphins have scored at least 20 points in their last six games.
- The Storm have won nine of the 10 games that Jahrome Hughes has played in 2024.
- Dolphins winger Jack Bostock has scored 10 tries in his past 11 games.
- Storm centre Nick Meaney has scored 62 points in his last four games.
- Wayne Bennett’s teams have lost their last 11 games against the Storm.
Match: Dolphins v Storm
Round 16 -
home Team
Dolphins
5th Position
away Team
Storm
1st Position
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
