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The NRL season is underway and there has been surprises all over the shop. One of the best surprises we’re witnessing is the dominance of South-East Queensland teams.
The Brisbane Broncos and the Dolphins have been two of the best teams in the competition and look to be on a roll. Both sides are sitting inside the top four and are creating a serious rivalry.
The Fins haven’t gone down at all in the Dolphins campaign so far, as they’re incredibly 2-0 and are second in the standings.
I wouldn’t be counting my chickens too early; however, Wayne Bennet is working out what looked to be an impossible task.
There was little to no one that gave the Dolphins a chance in hell to defeat the Roosters in their opening match, however they proved everyone wrong for the first and won’t be the last time.
Despite the Fins’ Round 1 performance, they were still heavy outsiders in Round 2 when they faced the Raiders in their first game at Kayo Stadium.
Unfortunately, the weather turned out to be dreadful, although the brand-new squad was able to put an exact opposite play style of round one on display, in which they were also successful in.
They were able to grind, grind and grind. Wet weather footy structure was applied and their patience with the football was worth it. This game proved that the Dolphins’ opener was not a fluke and they’re serious, despite it being their first season.
On the other hand, the Brisbane Broncos have been equally, if not the most impressive team in the league.
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Brisbane faced two top four clubs from 2022 and in both matches, every time they seemed like they were going to fold like usual, they turned into a brick wall and forced their opposition to work for every little thing.
Like last season, Brisbane starts the year 2-0. Despite beginning last season with a bang, four straight losses followed, and they seemed to be back to their 2020-21 ways.
That four-game nightmare period arguably cost red hill a spot in the finals. This proves that the Broncos can’t fall asleep in this upcoming period of matches, otherwise they could find themselves off track for finals footy.
Their next four games are moderate competition as they face the Dragons, Dolphins, Tigers and Raiders. Brisbane could win each of these games comfortably, however, any Broncos fan would know it’s not as easy as it sounds.
I wouldn’t completely write off any of these teams against Brisbane, as it’s very common for red hill too look very good one week, however, be stuck in the mud the next week.
The Broncos and Dolphins face-off for the first time in round four at Suncorp Stadium. If Brisbane are able to beat St George, and the fins are able to knock-off a depleted Newcastle side, then this means that both sides would be undefeated heading into Round 4.
This sets up an absolute cracker and the lead-up during the week will be phenomenal. This match will be the first of many to come in the competitive battle for Brisbane.
If Dolphins can beat the Broncos, then they will prove that their somehow even better than a lot of people think. On the other hand, if red hill wins, then it will insert early dominance over their South-East Queensland rival.
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