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Eels v Dolphins: Doorey in for Tuivaiti; Stone set to start
The Eels have looked a vastly improved side since Mitch Moses returned but they remain last on the ladder heading into a Round 10 clash with the Dolphins at CommBank Stadium.
With their gun No.7 back on deck in their past two games the Eels are posing more threats in attack but their defence remains a huge concern as they give up 31 points per game.
After stunning the Storm in Round 7 the Dolphins gave up a huge lead in a 40-28 loss to the Raiders and were then outgunned 36-26 by the Roosters at Magic Round.
Injuries to a number of their forwards have hurt the Dolphins in the past fortnight but coach Kristian Woolf would still have expected more discipline in defence from his men.
Match: Eels v Dolphins
Round 10 -
home Team
Eels
17th Position
away Team
Dolphins
13th Position
Venue: CommBank Stadium, Sydney
Team News
Eels: The Eels are 1-17 with no late changes. Joash Papalii is 18th man. Hooker Brendan Hands hasn't played since Round 2 due to a knee injury and will return through NSW Cup on Sunday. Sam Tuivaiti suffered a syndesmosis injury during Magic Round and is looking at 8-10 weeks on the sideline after undergoing surgery. Matt Doorey takes his place.
Dolphins: A couple of late changes with Ray Stone coming into the starting side in the second row and Harrison Graham joining the bench in jersey No.18. Stone's promotion sees Connelly Lemuelu move to the bench. Sean O'Sullivan has dropped to 18th man. Felise Kaufusi (knee) and Kurt Donoghoe (ankle) are back on deck in a boost for Kristian Woolf but hooker Jeremy Marshall-King is facing an extended period out due to complications related to a leg cut received earlier this season.
Match: Eels v Dolphins
Round 10 -
home Team
Eels
away Team
Dolphins
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Eels is number 1 Isaiah IongiFullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
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Winger for Eels is number 2 Bailey SimonssonWinger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako
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Centre for Eels is number 3 Will PenisiniCentre for Dolphins is number 3 Jake Averillo
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Centre for Eels is number 4 Sean RussellCentre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
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Winger for Eels is number 5 Josh Addo-CarrWinger for Dolphins is number 5 Jack Bostock
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Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan BrownFive-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi Nikorima
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Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell MosesHalfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa
Forwards
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Prop for Eels is number 8 Jack WilliamsProp for Dolphins is number 8 Francis Molo
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Hooker for Eels is number 9 Ryley SmithHooker for Dolphins is number 9 Kurt Donoghoe
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Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior PauloProp for Dolphins is number 10 Felise Kaufusi
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2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Charlie Guymer2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
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2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Kitione Kautoga2nd Row for Dolphins is number 14 Ray Stone
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Lock for Eels is number 13 J'maine HopgoodLock for Dolphins is number 13 Tom Gilbert
Interchange
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Interchange for Eels is number 14 Dylan WalkerInterchange for Dolphins is number 12 Connelly Lemuelu
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Interchange for Eels is number 15 Luca MorettiInterchange for Dolphins is number 15 Mark Nicholls
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Interchange for Eels is number 16 Jordan SamraniInterchange for Dolphins is number 16 Josh Kerr
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Interchange for Eels is number 17 Matt DooreyInterchange for Dolphins is number 18 Harrison Graham
Reserves
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Replacement for Eels is number 19 Joash PapaliiReplacement for Dolphins is number 17 Sean O'Sullivan
Match Officials
- Referee: Wyatt Raymond
- Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Eels have scored 61 points in their last two games at CommBank Stadium.
- The Dolphins have won only one of seven games played in Sydney.
- Eels winger Josh Addo-Carr has scored five tries in his last three games.
- Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has scored seven tries in his last five games.
- Eels centre Will Penisini has scored three tries in two games against the Dolphins.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
