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Match Complete
New Zealand Warriors
10
| J. Isaako |  | 79 | ||
| K. Bromwich |  | 78 | ||
| J. Isaako | | 67 | ||
| M. Plath | | 65 | ||
| 59 | | M. Montoya | ||
| 59 | | A. Pompey | ||
| 57 | | F. Lussick | ||
| J. Isaako | | 39 | ||
| J. Isaako | | 27 | ||
| I. Katoa | | 25 | ||
| J. Isaako | | 24 | ||
| S. O'Sullivan | | 23 | ||
| J. Isaako | | 9 | ||
| J. Bostock | | 7 |
| 6 | Tries | 2 | ||
| 5 | Conversions | 1 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
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Round 27 of the NRL premiership continues this afternoon when the Dolphins take on the Warriors at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 3:00pm (AEST).
Arguably, these two teams have been the big surprise packets of the 2023 season. However, whilst the Dolphins have found it difficult at the back end of the season, the Warriors have locked away a top 4 spot. They will get to host a final sometime over the next few weeks in front of a raucous Auckland crowd.
After a start to the season that amazed fans, the Dolphins have won just 2 of their last 13 games. That trend continued last round with a 34-10 loss to the Cowboys. Injuries were always going to challenge the Dolphins’ depth and so it proved to be.
Still Wayne Bennett has done a job with this team that few could have achieved. The Dolphins are active in the player market and will be a stronger force next year.
Jesse Bromwich returns from a groin injury to lead the Dolphins in their final game so Jarrod Wallace reverts to the bench. Prop Josh Kerr misses the game through suspension, with Max Plath joining the bench.
The Warriors are probably not playing to their full potential right now, battling their way to an 18-6 win over the Dragons last start in Auckland. However, they have been banking the two points and deserve their top 4 spot.
To me, the Warriors have modelled themselves on the Panthers. They feature a big mobile park, classy halves and a hard working back 3. Sound familiar? The Warriors can do some damage in September.
With the top 4 spot sewn up, Andrew Webster is resting a host of players. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak and Shaun Johnson are all having a week off, as are Wayde Egan and Addin Fonua-Blake. Luke Metcalf and Tohu Harris are on the injured list.
One side is playing their last game of the season. The other clearly still wants to win but not at any cost. The Dolphins will spring a bit of an upset here. Dolphins by 6
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Kick-off: 3.00pm (AEST)
TV: Fox Sports
Streaming: Kayo Sports, Foxtel, NRL Live Pass
Odds: Dolphins $1.52 Warriors $2.55 – odds via PlayUp
Dolphins: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Tesi Niu 4. Euan Aitken 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Sean O’Sullivan 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Harrison Graham 10. Mark Nicholls 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Connelly Lemuelu 13. Kenny Bromwich 14. Jarrod Wallace 15. Isaiya Katoa 16. Max Plath 17. Herman Ese’ese 18. Valynce Te Whare 19. Mason Teague 20. Brayden McGrady 21. Trai Fuller 22. Kurt Donoghoe
Warriors: 1. Taine Tuaupiki 2. Edward Kosi 3. Rocco Berry 4. Adam Pompey 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Te Maire Martin 7. Ronald Volkman 8. Bunty Afoa 9. Freddy Lussick 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Josh Curran 12. Marata Niukore 13. Dylan Walker 14. Brayden Wiliame 15. Jackson Ford 16. Bayley Sironen 17. Tom Ale 18. Kalani Going 20. Jacob Laban 21. Ben Farr 22. Zyon Maiu’u 23. Paul Roache
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