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Dolphins v Wests Tigers: Bostock, Finefeuiaki return; Bula cleared
Wests Tigers are out to build on a dominant victory while the Dolphins are chasing their first win of the year when the two sides face off in Redcliffe on Saturday night.
Benji Marshall's men enjoyed a commanding victory over the Eels last Sunday, with off-season recruits Terrell May, Sunia Turuva and Jarome Luai playing a key role in the clash.
The trio will again be in the thick of the action this weekend as the Tigers prepare for their first road match of the season.
The early signs suggest Luai's combination with emerging five-eighth Lachlan Galvin could blossom into one of the best in the competition and Marshall is eager for the halves to take another step forward at Kayo Stadium.
As for the Dolphins, they finally have the chance to return home after Cyclone Alfred caused a fortnight of upheaval.
With the weather event now in the rearview mirror, coach Kristian Woolf is hoping there are no distractions as they chase their first victory of the year.
Kulikefu Finefeuiaki is likely to return from a head knock and will provide plenty of punch to a forward pack that was outmuscled by the Knights last week.
Match: Dolphins v Wests Tigers
Round 3 -
home Team
Dolphins
15th Position
away Team
Wests Tigers
5th Position
Venue: Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe
Team News
Dolphins: Winger Jack Bostock has come into the side on Friday for his first taste of NRL action this season after suffering a knee injury in the Pre-Season Challenge. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki has progressed through the concussion protocol and will start in the second-row, with Oryn Keeley moving to the bench. Kenny Bromwich is 18th man.
Wests Tigers: Jahream Bula has overcome the foot injury that forced him from the field last weekend and will take his place at fullback. Latu Fainu is 18th man.
Match: Dolphins v Wests Tigers
Round 3 -
home Team
Dolphins
away Team
Wests Tigers
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-FidowFullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream Bula
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Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne IsaakoWinger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Sunia Turuva
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Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Jake AverilloCentre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Adam Doueihi
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Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie FarnworthCentre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Starford To'a
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Winger for Dolphins is number 21 Jack BostockWinger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Jeral Skelton
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Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi NikorimaFive-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Lachlan Galvin
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Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya KatoaHalfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Jarome Luai
Forwards
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Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Daniel SaifitiProp for Wests Tigers is number 8 Terrell May
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Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-KingHooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
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Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Felise KaufusiProp for Wests Tigers is number 10 Fonua Pole
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2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Max Plath2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Samuela Fainu
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2nd Row for Dolphins is number 22 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Alex Seyfarth
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Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Tom GilbertLock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Alex Twal
Interchange
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 11 Oryn KeeleyInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Tallyn Da Silva
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Kurt DonoghoeInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Royce Hunt
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Mark NichollsInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Jack Bird
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Ray StoneInterchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Sione Fainu
Reserves
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Replacement for Dolphins is number 20 Kenneath BromwichReplacement for Wests Tigers is number 18 Latu Fainu
Match Officials
- Referee: Peter Gough
- Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Dolphins have won four of their six games played in Redcliffe.
- Wests Tigers have lost their past five games at Queensland venues.
- Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has scored six tries in three games at Redcliffe.
- Wests Tigers winger Jeral Skelton has scored six tries in his last eight NRL appearances.
- The Dolphins are aiming to avoid their first 0-3 start to a season.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
