Dolphins vs Canberra Raiders Preview & Prediction | NRL 2024 | Regular Season
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The Dolphins will be aiming to bounce back from their disappointing loss to New Zealand Warriors as they take on Canberra Raiders. Only two points separate the two teams on the ladder but there are four places between them ahead of this matchup.
START DATE/TIME: UK - Saturday 1st June, 2024 - 10:35 / AUS - 19:35 / US EST - 05:35 / US PST - 02:35
HOW TO WATCH ON TV: This match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Arena 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: DOLPHINS FALL TO FIRST LOSS IN FOUR
With a spot in the top four well within their grasp this season, the Dolphins will have been frustrated to fall short in their game with the Warriors last week which saw their winning streak come to an end at three matches.
LAST FIVE: LWWWL
CANBERRA RAIDERS FORM: RAIDERS FAIL IN QUEST TO MAKE IT THREE STRAIGHT
After winning back-to-back matches, the Raiders suffered a heavy loss at the hands of Sydney Roosters last week in what was ultimately a disappointing result. They had started as underdogs but didn’t put up enough of a fight on home soil.
LAST FIVE: LLWWL
DOLPHINS TEAM NEWS: HAMMER ON ORIGIN DUTY
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow is away with Queensland but that presents another chance for fullback Trai Fuller to showcase his talents while Felise Kaufusi has also received an Origin call-up. Anthony Milford is named on the bench.
Starting 13: 1. Trai Fuller 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Mark Nicholls 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Euan Aitken 13. Max Plath Bench: 14. Josh Kerr 15. Kenny Bromwich 16. Ray Stone 17. Anthony Milford Reserves: 18. Oryn Keeley 19. Sean O'Sullivan 20. Jarrod Wallace 21. Kurt Donoghoe 22. Edrick Lee
CANBERRA RAIDERS TEAM NEWS: PAPALI’I BACK FROM SUSPENSION
Josh Papali’i returns from suspension and is named to start at prop. Hudson Young is absent having been picked for New South Wales so Ata Mariota comes into the run-on side in the back row.
Starting 13: 1. Jordan Rapana 2. Nick Cotric 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Kaeo Weekes 8. Josh Papali'i 9. Danny Levi 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Ata Mariota 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Morgan Smithies Bench: 14. Tom Starling 15. Simi Sasagi 16. Trey Mooney 17. Emre Guler Reserves: 18. Albert Hopoate 19. Zac Woolford 20. Peter Hola 21. Michael Asomua 22. Hohepa Puru
DOLPHINS VS CANBERRA RAIDERS PREDICTION
The Dolphins lost out to New Zealand Warriors last time out as their three-game winning streak came to an end. They will aim to bounce back here but will have to cope without a couple of key men due to State of Origin call-ups. Canberra Raiders showed their ugly side last week as they were taken apart by Sydney Roosters as they failed to make it three straight successes and while they are capable of responding, preference is with the hosts.
DOLPHINS VS CANBERRA RAIDERS TIP: DOLPHINS TO WIN
