Dolphins v Titans: Finals dream still alive; Brimson looks to return
The Dolphins may have dropped a spot on the ladder after a golden point loss to Penrith but their stocks rose considerably as they pushed the premiers to the limit.
With Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow at his dynamic best and their forwards aiming up big time, Wayne Bennett's men came within an ace of a massive upset in enemy territory.
Leading by 14 points with 25 minutes to play the Dolphins were run down late and forced into golden point where Nathan Cleary took charge but they will have taken plenty of positives out of the performance and remain very much in the race for a maiden finals appearance.
The Titans, meanwhile, were outgunned by Manly at Brookvale and look to be out of finals contention sitting six points outside the top eight.
The return of AJ Brimson from ongoing groin issues would be a bonus but the Titans will need to get their defence right if they are to contain the Dolphins' attacking weapons.
Match: Dolphins v Titans
Round 21 -
home Team
Dolphins
7th Position
away Team
Titans
15th Position
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Stat Attack
- The Dolphins have won three from three against the Titans.
- The Titans have won three of their past four games at Suncorp Stadium.
- Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has won his last six games head-to-head with Des Hasler.
- Titans winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira has scored seven tries in his past four games.
- The Dolphins have conceded 26 points or more in their past six games.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
