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May 1 2024, 23:18 · Ash Wheldon

North Queensland Cowboys vs Dolphins Preview & Prediction | NRL 2024 | Regular Season

North Queensland Cowboys vs Dolphins Preview & Prediction | NRL 2024 | Regular Season
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THE FACTS

When is North Queensland Cowboys vs Dolphins on and what time does it start? North Queensland Cowboys vs Dolphins will take place on Saturday 4th May, 2024 - 10:35 (UK)

Where can I get tickets for North Queensland Cowboys vs Dolphins? Click here for ticket information on 2024 NRL matches

What channel is North Queensland Cowboys vs Dolphins on? Sky Sports Arena will be televising selected NRL games in the UK and you can find their schedule here. For Australian broadcasters, you can find a list here

Where can I stream North Queensland Cowboys vs Dolphins? If televised on Sky Sports, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via Sky Go. Alternatively, the match will be available to subscribers of Watch NRL

THE TEAM NEWS

NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS

  • It is now three consecutive losses for North Queensland Cowboys after they went down to Penrith Panthers last week, although they did end up pushing the reigning premiers all the way.
  • The Cowboys have lacked quality in recent weeks but fought back valiantly in their game with Penrith and a repeat of that effort would see them go close here with Heilum Luki boosting their hopes as he returns from injury.

Starting 13: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Viliami Vailea 5. Semi Valemei 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Griffin Neame 11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Reuben Cotter Bench: 14. Heilum Luki 15. Thomas Mikaele 16. Sam McIntyre 17. Jason Taumalolo Reserves: 18. Jake Granville 19. Jake Clifford 20. Harrison Edwards 21. Jamal Shibasaki 22. Jaxon Purdue

DOLPHINS

  • The Dolphins suffered a frustrating loss at the hands of Newcastle Knights last time out as they failed in their quest to make it back-to-back victories.
  • That is now two defeats in three for Wayne Bennett’s side but he has Felise Kaufusi and Connelly Lemuelu back at his disposal with the pair returning from injury for this encounter.

Starting 13: 1. Trai Fuller 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Tesi Niu 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Mark Nicholls 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Euan Aitken 13. Max Plath Bench: 14. Josh Kerr 15. Kurt Donoghoe 16. Ray Stone 17. Connelly Lemuelu Reserves: 18. Oryn Keeley 19. Sean O'Sullivan 20. Jarrod Wallace 21. Edrick Lee 22. Mason Teague

THE PREDICTION

North Queensland Cowboys have lost their last three and will be desperate to avoid another defeat as they aim to keep in touch with the top eight. They face a tricky task here against the Dolphins who also arrive here on the back of a loss but have shown some impressive glimpses this season. This one could go either way but with little to split the pair, it makes sense to side with the Dolphins with the aid of a start on the handicap.

TIP: DOLPHINS +12.5