Dolphins
38
Match Complete
St. George Illawarra Dragons
0
| H. Tabuai-Fidow |  | 71 | ||
| J. Isaako |  | 70 | ||
| J. Marshall-King | | 68 | ||
| J. Isaako | | 61 | ||
| H. Tabuai-Fidow | | 59 | ||
| J. Isaako | | 59 | ||
| J. Averillo | | 57 | ||
| J. Isaako | | 49 | ||
| M. Nicholls | | 47 | ||
| J. Isaako | | 9 | ||
| J. Isaako | | 7 | ||
| H. Tabuai-Fidow | | 5 |
| 7 | Tries | 0 | ||
| 5 | Conversions | 0 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
The St George Illawarra Dragons travel north to take on the Dolphins to complete Sunday’s program. Join The Roar for live scores from 6.15pm AEDT.
Front-rower Blake Lawrie has confirmed he is fine to face the Dolphins on Sunday at Redcliffe, after missing round one with a rib injury, and Luciano Leilua makes his return to the club following his drink-driving suspension.
The axe falls early on Tesi Niu, with new signing Jake Averillo straight into the centres alongside fellow recruit Herbie Farnworth. Isaiya Katoa also comes in for Sean O’Sullivan. Ray Stone (concussion) and Connolly Lemuelu (knee) are both out, Euan Aitken and Max Plath start.
Prediction
The Dolphins can’t be any worse than the insipid performance they put up against the Cowboys while the Dragons are breathing fire after toppling the Titans. Dragons by 10
Game information
Venue: Cbus Super Stadium
Kickoff: 6.15pm AEST
TV: Fox League
Stream: Kayo Sports
Odds: Dolphins $1.85, Dragons $1.95 – odds via PlayUp
Dolphins: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Thomas Flegler 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Euan Aitken 13. Max Plath 14. Josh Kerr 15. Kenny Bromwich 16. Mark Nicholls 17. Jarrod Wallace 18. Kurt Donoghoe 19. Sean O’Sullivan 20. Oryn Keeley 21. Tesi Niu 22. Mason Teague
Dragons: 1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Zac Lomax 3. Moses Suli 4. Jack Bird 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Ben Hunt 8. Francis Molo 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Blake Lawrie 11. Tom Eisenhuth 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Jack de Belin 14. Connor Muhleisen 15. Michael Molo 16. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 17. Luciano Leilua 18. Viliame Fifita 19. Christian Tuipulotu 20. Jesse Marschke 21. Ben Murdoch-Masila 22. Hame Sele
andyfnq
Roar Rookie
But at least watching them gives other fans a good laugh
andyfnq
Roar Rookie
Looking at this , anyone who hasn't drawn a line through them is kidding themselves. I don't need to see 50 points to know a rabble team when I see one.
andyfnq
Roar Rookie
That's what happens when WB tells you not to panic and that you really are good enough. Still a great coach after so much time at the top
andyfnq
Roar Rookie
Their fitness and skill level does not look up to NRL standard
andyfnq
Roar Rookie
Agree, but to be fair me getting a beer from the fridge would be a better love story than Twilight
andyfnq
Roar Rookie
yep, they are genuine rabble
aerial lizard
Roar Rookie
As a Dragons fan there have been a lot of losses since Wayne Bennett handed the reins over to his Lieutenant, who shall never be named. I can wear these abundant losses much better if they try (I think "effort" is the buzz word). Tonight was soft as a freshly laid barker's egg and about as useful between the toes.
Red Rob
Roar Rookie
Yep that sort of poise is made for Origin.
David Holden
Roar Guru
Thanks very much for following the blog this afternoon. I will be down in Melbourne for the F1 next weekend so won't be covering any games. Hopefully Arnab can look after a few and I will be back to normal in Round 4
David Holden
Roar Guru
The Dragons were pinned down in their quarter for most of the game and never really looked like scoring. Once they lost control of the ruck, they were gone and Shane Flanagan has plenty of work to do in that area. They take on the Cowboys next Saturday at Jubilee and will be looking to bounce back at home.
Luke S
Roar Rookie
No Nikorima, No worries! Fantastic game from the Dolphins today after last week’s efforts. GO PHINS!!!
Dodgy Dragons
Roar Rookie
Not yet Tony please. Was not looking good there at the end, but early days. Cost me a full book in the tips, but us Saints supporters are used to that
David Holden
Roar Guru
The Dolphins turnaround in a week has proved nothing short of amazing. They played straight, controlled the ruck speed and took their chances as the Dragons defence got tired. It was quite simple but extremely effective. It was effectively a 4 point round for the Dolphins as they have the bye next week
Red Rob
Roar Rookie
Hammer's form did a welcome 180 deg turn, Herbie found top gear, Fleg is a ball-playing prop, JMK was awesome, Bostock showed some great stuff.
Dodgy Dragons
Roar Rookie
Well done phins, you deserved to keep us to zip, Wayne has turned that on its head. Dragons tried hard but you didn’t let us into the game and it was unrelenting. What a difference a week in football is.
Brisguy51
Roar Rookie
Great win Phins
David Holden
Roar Guru
FULL TIME DOLPHINS DEFEAT DRAGONS 38-0
David Holden
Roar Guru
80' Suli taken on the left edge. Eisenhuth with the offload to Sloan and he sets off for the corner but Hammer gets over in cover to end this. It's Full Time Dolphins 38 Dragons 0
Choppy Zezers
Roar Rookie
The dragons should sack the coach. This performance is not acceptable. Time for some new ideas.
David Holden
Roar Guru
79' Ravalawa from the scrum. Leilua follows. De Belin in the middle. Hunt breaks free and finds Bird. Shoulder charge and penalty Dragons Dolphins 38 Dragons 0