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Dolphins
12
Match Complete
Brisbane Broncos
18
| 77 |  | K. Staggs | ||
| 71 |  | A. Reynolds | ||
| 69 | | K. Capewell | ||
| J. Isaako | | 64 | ||
| H. Tabuai-Fidow | | 62 | ||
| J. Isaako | | 57 | ||
| J. Wallace | | 56 | ||
| 49 | | S. Cobbo | ||
| 22 | | J. Arthars |
| 2 | Tries | 4 | ||
| 2 | Conversions | 1 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
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Round 4 of the NRL continues this evening with the first ever top-flight meeting of the Dolphins and Brisbane Broncos from Suncorp Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 8pm (AEDT).
There’s been considerable excitement brewing around Brisbane this week, with tonight’s combatants both unbeaten, a sell-out crowd expected and many curious to see the birth of what could develop a very competitive rivalry. Some commentators have even used the term ‘battle of Brisbane’ and suggested the possibility of the nascent rivalry developing into a feud.
There are a couple of problems with this narrative. First, Redcliffe isn’t actually part of Brisbane, though the precise location of the Dolphins does remain something of a mystery given they’ve eschewed the Redcliffe moniker and are choosing to play most of their home games in Brisbane.
Second, and most importantly, intrastate or intra-city feuding is not how most rugby league folk roll in this part of the world. While some of the old guard still cling to rivalries forged in the days of the Brisbane Rugby League, many supporters feel a genuine kinship toward other Queensland teams.
The worst of the vitriol and venom is, of course, generally directed at those from south of the Tweed, but if the Dolphins were to challenge the Broncos’ overweening sense of importance in greater Brisbane, things could get a little feisty. Pinching Herbie Farnworth and Thomas Flegler is a good start by the Dolphins.
Regardless, the inaugural ‘battle of Brisbane’ will certainly be willing and local bragging rights will be hard won. The Broncos are still without the injured Corey Oates but have emerged unscathed from last week’s win over the Dragons. The Dolphins were hoping to have Felise Kaufusi available but the veteran enforcer was suspended for four games on Tuesday night.
Both teams are unbeaten, and they come from roughly the same part of the world, but that’s where the similarities end. While the Dolphins’ start has been might impressive, the term ‘impressive’ is often accompanied by terms like ‘for a completely new team quickly cobbled together from veterans and spare parts’.
The Broncos are younger, faster and have much more experience and/or quality in key positions. The Dolphins will hang tough and make a game of it, but the Broncos will have far too much firepower. Broncos by 16.
Kick-off: 8pm (AEDT)
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
TV: Nine, Fox League
Live stream: Kayo Sports, NRL Live Pass
Betting: Dolphins $3.55, Broncos $1.30 – odds via PlayUp
Teams
Dolphins
1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Euan Aitken 4. Brenko Lee 5. Tesi Niu 6. Isaiya Katoa 7. Sean O’Sullivan 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Kodi Nikorima 10. Kenny Bromwich 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Connelly Lemuelu 13. Tom Gilbert.
Interchange: 14. Jarrod Wallace 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Ray Stone 17. Mason Teague
Broncos
1. Reece Walsh 2. Jesse Arthars 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Thomas Flegler 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan.
Interchange: 14. Cory Paix 15. Keenan Palasia 16. Corey Jensen 17. Martin Taupau
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