Dolphins vs Brisbane Broncos Preview & Prediction | NRL 2024 | Regular Season
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This all-Queensland clash between the Dolphins and Brisbane Broncos could have huge ramifications in the race to make the finals with the loser’s
START DATE/TIME: UK - Saturday 31st August, 2024 - 8:30am / AUS - 5:30pm / US EST - 3:30am / US PST - 12:30am
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: This match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Action in the UK / This match will be broadcast live on Fox League in Australia / This match will be broadcast live on Fox Sports in the US
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL and Sky Go in the UK / This match will be streamed live on Kayo Sports in Australia / This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL in the US
DOLPHINS FORM: PHINS SUFFER BLOWOUT
The Dolphins were swept aside by Melbourne Storm last time out in a result that almost certainly ended their season. They have lost five of their last six and any hopes of making the finals are now hanging by a thread.
LAST FIVE: LLWLL
BRISBANE BRONCOS FORM: BRONCOS GO BACK-TO-BACK
After a shambolic start to their clash with Parramatta Eels, the Broncos produced a brilliant fightback to claim an important win and they are now on the cusp of breaking into the top eight.
LAST FIVE: WLLWW
DOLPHINS TEAM NEWS: BIG CHANGES FOR DOLPHINS
It is likely that there will be several changes to the named side for the Dolphins, to go along with the initial alterations from last week. Sean O’Sullivan and Mark Nicholls come into the run-on side with Kodi Nikorima and Jesse Bromwich both ruled out with head knocks.
Starting 13: 20. Trai Fuller 2. Jamayne Isaako 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 3. Jake Averillo 6. Sean O'Sullivan 8. Kenny Bromwich 9. Max Plath 10. Mark Nicholls 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Connelly Lemuelu 13. Ray Stone Bench: 7. Isaiya Katoa 22. Jeremy Marshall-King 19. Tevita Pangai Junior 14. Mason Teague Reserves: 18. Lachlan Hubner 21. Anthony Milford 15. Oryn Keeley 16. Tesi Niu 17. Kurt Donoghoe
BRISBANE BRONCOS TEAM NEWS: HAAS COULD RETURN
Influential prop Payne Haas is named among the reserves and could receive a late call-up if he can prove his fitness. Kobe Hetherington is out after failing a HIA.
Starting 13: 1. Tristan Sailor 2. Selwyn Cobbo 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Deine Mariner 5. Jesse Arthars 6. Joshua Rogers 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Corey Jensen 9. Billy Walters 10. Xavier Willison 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan Bench: 14. Blake Mozer 15. Benjamin Te Kura 16. Josiah Karapani 17. Martin Taupau Reserves: 18. Jaiyden Hunt 19. Fletcher Baker 20. Corey Oates 21. Cory Paix 22. Payne Haas
DOLPHINS VS BRISBANE BRONCOS PREDICTION
This is a massive contest at Suncorp with both teams needing a win to keep their season alive. The Dolphins have struggled for a long period now and while Brisbane Broncos have also lacked form, they have won their last two which has given them some hope. Both teams will feel they can win here but the momentum is with the Broncos and they can get the job done.
DOLPHINS VS BRISBANE BRONCOS TIP: BRISBANE BRONCOS TO WIN
