Dolphins
10
Match Complete
North Queensland Cowboys
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| J. Isaako |  | 71 | ||
| 67 |  | S. Drinkwater | ||
| 65 | | P. Hiku | ||
| J. Isaako | | 63 | ||
| J. Isaako | | 62 | ||
| 55 | | M. Taulagi | ||
| 35 | | S. Drinkwater | ||
| 34 | | Z. Laybutt | ||
| 18 | | S. Drinkwater | ||
| 16 | | S. Drinkwater | ||
| 16 | | S. Drinkwater | ||
| 14 | | K. Feldt | ||
| 11 | | S. Drinkwater | ||
| 10 | | Z. Laybutt |
| 2 | Tries | 6 | ||
| 1 | Conversions | 5 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
Round 26 of the NRL premiership continues tonight when the North Queensland Cowboys take on the Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Join The Roar for live scores from 8pm (AEST).
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Connelly Lemuelu and Kenny Bromwich are available again after concussion absences. The Dolphins have ditched the experiment of playing Tabuai-Fidow at centre and have moved him back to his favourite position of fullback.
“I’m excited to be back there. I have played centre but fullback is the number one position I prefer,” the Hammer said.
Kodi Nikorima has been switched back to five-eighth.
Young winger Semi Valemei is free to play after he was only fined for a high tackle in the loss to Cronulla but he has been ruled out with a knee complaint.
Jeremiah Nanai injured his other shoulder after making a comeback from an AC joint problem against the Sharks.
Prediction
The Cowboys have been thereabouts in the top-eight race for most of the season but are yet to cement a spot. The equation is simple now – win this weekend and next or miss the finals. Cowboys by 12
Game information
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Kick-off: 8pm (AEST)
TV: Nine, Fox Sports
Streaming: Kayo Sports, Foxtel
Odds: Dolphins $3.35, Cowboys $1.33 – odds via PlayUp
Dolphins: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Tesi Niu 4. Robert Jennings 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. Josh Kerr 16. Euan Aitken 17. Herman Ese’ese 18. JJ Collins 19. Isaiya Katoa 20. Valynce Te Whare 21. Anthony Milford 22. Kurt Donoghoe
Cowboys: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Zac Laybutt 4. Peta Hiku 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Jason Taumalolo 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Heilum Luki 13. Reuben Cotter 14. Jake Granville 15. Coen Hess 16. Griffin Neame 17. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 18. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown 19. Brendan Elliot 20. James Tamou 21. Robert Derby 22. Jack Gosiewski
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
Too many Combos . Let's just smash Penrith.
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
33k Rob.
NQR
Roar Rookie
What was the crowd figure? Imagine if that was a couple of Sydney teams outside not in finals contention.
NQR
Roar Rookie
Lot of talk about the Cowboys even if they get a win against Panthers relying on the Roosters to beat Souths. What if Raiders lose to Broncos and Sharks or Knights have a couple of losses?
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
OK to be safe we need to beat you by 100.
Panthers
Roar Rookie
What if South’s do a job on the Roosters by 30? I don’t think Penrith could play much worse than against Parramatta. They lost by 14.
NQR
Roar Rookie
Yeah Cotter is right there with him. Tommy kick chase is exceptional along with his cover defence. He was Hammer on every kick same as he did to Tedesco when he played Origin.
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
Not if we beat you guys by about 50 odd.
Rellum
Roar Guru
"Now I have to cheer for the Roosters" :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick:
Panthers
Roar Rookie
So the Cowboys year could be over before they play at Penrith.
Jeannine Wallace
Roar Rookie
Good work from the Cowboys and congrats to their fans. The Dolphins fans should be happy as they have a great team. I am sure that there will be happy days ahead.
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
Or Cotter. He's so consistent you forget he is there.
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
Good win fellas. Second half was meh but we defended pretty well. Phins are a really gutsy side. They will leap ahead next year. Now I have to cheer for the Roosters . Geez that's a tough gig.
Collie Flower
Roar Rookie
Congratulations to the Cowboys on a dominating win. Well done to the Dolphins for never giving up, the score could've easily blown out.
Rellum
Roar Guru
My kids have this unbelievable knack of going to sleep just so I can only see the last min of a game. Wayne has some work to do in getting a deeper squad with a better half moving forward.
Stormy
Roar Rookie
Well done, Cowboys. Terrific 1 st half. Pity about the second half fade. Good luck next week, but you will need to play out the full game.
NQR
Roar Rookie
MOM Tommy D for me.
Stormy
Roar Rookie
Cowboys have faded in the last 10 minutes, or so.
R N
Roar Rookie
Yeah... my nickname based on Brittney Spears ex husband from 20 years ago might be a little niche :silly: Surely we can do better!
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