Dolphins vs Sydney Roosters Preview & Prediction | NRL 2024 | Regular Season
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The Dolphins will hope to salvage their season having fallen by the wayside last year. They have struggled of late and their top eight spot is now in danger with a tough test against Sydney Roosters ahead of them here.
START DATE/TIME: UK - Friday 2nd August, 2024 - 11:00am / AUS - 8:00pm / US EST - 6:00am / US PST - 3:00am
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: This match will not be broadcast live in the UK / This match will be broadcast live on Fox League and Nine in Australia / This match will not be broadcast live in the US
HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL in the UK / This match will be streamed live on Kayo Sports and 9Now in Australia / This match will be streamed live on Watch NRL in the US
DOLPHINS FORM: DOLPHINS SUFFER FOURTH LOSS IN FIVE
In yet another tight game, the Phins lost out to Queensland rivals Gold Coast Titans as their worrying run of form continued. That is now four defeats from their last five matches and the pressure is building.
LAST FIVE: LLWLL
SYDNEY ROOSTERS FORM: CHOOKS BOUNCE BACK
After such a disappointing showing against leaders Melbourne Storm, the Roosters responded well as they defeated Manly Sea Eagles to make it five victories from their last six outings.
LAST FIVE: WWWLW
DOLPHINS TEAM NEWS: PHINS UNCHANGED
Head coach Wayne Bennett has opted to retain the same 17 that lost out last week, despite allowing a 14-point lead to slip in that encounter so Trai Fuller is once again listed among the reserves.
Starting 13: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Max Plath 10. Tevita Pangai Junior 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Connelly Lemuelu 13. Kenny Bromwich Bench: 14. Josh Kerr 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Ray Stone 17. Sean O'Sullivan Reserves: 18. Oryn Keeley 19. Tesi Niu 20. Anthony Milford 21. Mason Teague 22. Trai Fuller
SYDNEY ROOSTERS TEAM NEWS: MANU BOOSTS BACKLINE
Key man Joey Manu returns from a three-game absence. The centre has overcome his hand injury and will take the place of Michael Jennings who is suspended.
Starting 13: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 4. Joseph Manu 5. Dominic Young 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 8. Spencer Leniu 9. Brandon Smith 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Victor Radley 13. Connor Watson Bench: 14. Sitili Tupouniua 15. Naufahu Whyte 16. Nat Butcher 17. Terrell May Reserves: 18. Sandon Smith 19. Siua Wong 20. Ethan King 21. Zach Dockar-Clay 22. Robert Toia
DOLPHINS VS SYDNEY ROOSTERS PREDICTION
The Dolphins will hope history does not repeat itself as they aim to make the finals. They lost out last year on the back of a poor run in the second half of the campaign and they are struggling at present having lost four of their last five. They now face a Sydney Roosters side that have won five of their last six and the recent form of the pair suggests the visitors should come out on top here.
DOLPHINS VS SYDNEY ROOSTERS TIP: SYDNEY ROOSTERS TO WIN
