Wests Tigers
24
Match Complete
Dolphins
23
| A. Koroisau |  | 76 | ||
| 74 |  | J. Isaako | ||
| 67 | | J. Isaako | ||
| 64 |  | J. Isaako | ||
| 62 |  | T. Fuller | ||
| A. Koroisau | | 58 | ||
| J. Simpkin | | 56 | ||
| A. Seyfarth | | 53 | ||
| 43 | | J. Bostock | ||
| 26 | | E. Aitken | ||
| A. Koroisau | | 24 | ||
| A. Kepaoa | | 22 | ||
| 18 | | J. Isaako | ||
| 17 | | J. Isaako | ||
| A. Koroisau | | 15 | ||
| F. Pole | | 13 |
| 4 | Tries | 4 | ||
| 3 | Conversions | 2 | ||
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 1 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 1 |
Round 25 of the NRL premiership continues with the Wests Tigers hosting the Dolphins at CommBank Stadium in Sydney. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 3pm (AEST).
Neither side is in the running for the finals but both will be motivated going into this one. The Tigers, perhaps fairly, feel like they have been dudded by questionable calls lately. The Dolphins, on the other hand, would like to show their coach that they haven’t stalled after all.
The Tigers were brave against the Warriors in Hamilton last round, eventually going down 30-22. However, post game, it was the 11-5 penalty count that caused the majority of discussion.
Wests are close to full strength and playing at near their potential. Daine Laurie has been a revelation in the six jersey and he will need to strike up a combination with Api Koroisau with Luke Brooks out due to a calf injury.
The Dolphins have 1 win from their past nine games and it is frankly difficult to disagree with Wayne Bennett’s assessment. The 30-14 loss to the Roosters was the latest instalment in a disappointing end to their season.
The Dolphins cornerstone has been their vastly experienced forward pack. However, as the season has progressed, injuries have taken their toll and depth has been tested. It is likely to be the same again this weekend.
The Dolphins have been dealt several blows this week, with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Connelly Lemuelu and Kenny Bromwich all missing due to concussion protocols. Jack Bostock, Robert Jennings and Euan Aitken slot in. Harrison Graham comes in for the injured Jeremy Marshall-King and JJ Collins comes in for Ray Stone.
Prediction
Both teams are playing for pride now but it feels like the Tigers may have slightly more at stake.
They have been close in recent weeks and they may just sneak home this afternoon. Tigers by 2
Game information
Venue: CommBank Stadium
Kick-off: 3pm (AEST)
TV: Fox League
Streaming: Kayo Sports, Foxtel
Odds: Tigers $1.45, Dolphins $2.75 – odds via PlayUp
Tigers: 1. Jahream Bula 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Starford To’a 4. Asu Kepaoa 5. Junior Tupou 6. Daine Laurie 7. Luke Brooks 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. John Bateman 13. Fonua Pole 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Alex Seyfarth 16. Alex Twal 17. Shawn Blore 18. Justin Matamua 19. Aitasi James 20. Triston Reilly 21. Josh Feledy 22. Kit Laulilii
Dolphins: 1. Kodi Nikorima 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jack Bostock 4. Robert Jennings 5. Tesi Niu 6. Isaiya Katoa 7. Sean O’Sullivan 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Harrison Graham 10. Herman Ese’ese 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Euan Aitken 13. Mark Nicholls 14. JJ Collins 15. Josh Kerr 16. Anthony Milford 17. Jarrod Wallace 18. Trai Fuller 19. Max Plath 20. Poasa Faamausili 21. Mason Teague 22. Valynce Te Whare
Collie Flower
Roar Rookie
Thanks for the live blog, David.
David Holden
Roar Guru
Thanks for following the blog this afternoon. I will be back tomorrow afternoon for the Raiders and Bulldogs in a game which impacts the shape of the 8
David Holden
Roar Guru
The Tigers have broken their losing streak with a 1 point win over the Dolphins. Koroisau put his stamp on the game late via his short kick off and then 40m conversion that hit the cross bar and bounced over. It has been a season of turmoil for the Tigers but they will be celebrating tonight
Collie Flower
Roar Rookie
Congratulations to the Wests Tigers. Commiserations to the Dolphins. That was an enjoyable game.
Collie Flower
Roar Rookie
That was a tough call, but fair. Hard luck, Dolphins.
Red Rob
Roar Rookie
Congrats Tigres fans, enjoy. Gotta love Api :stoked:
David Holden
Roar Guru
FULL TIME TIGERS DEFEAT DOLPHINS 24-23
Red Rob
Roar Rookie
NOW they start calling them forward? It was the right call but these days that's usually called "flat-ish enough".
David Holden
Roar Guru
80' Bateman takes the tackle. Nofoaluma follows. Twal next up and that is the win Tigers 24 Dolphins 23
76
David Holden
Roar Guru
79' Nikorima finds Fuller. Offload for Graham. Forward pass called and the Tigers are on the verge Tigers 24 Dolphins 23
Collie Flower
Roar Rookie
Wow!!! Great penalty kick, Api!
David Holden
Roar Guru
78' Short kick off and Nofoaluma ball. Utoikamanu goes forward. Twal follows. Bateman with a run. Koroisau takes the tackle on the last Tigers 24 Dolphins 23
74
Renegade
Roar Guru
Api in beast mode with his kicks to finish the game, genius!
David Holden
Roar Guru
77' PENALTY GOAL TIGERS Koroisau has hit the cross bar and it bounces over! Tigers 24 Dolphins 23
Collie Flower
Roar Rookie
Good field goal by Jamayne, and great restart by Api.
David Holden
Roar Guru
76' Short kick off and Tupou has it. He is dragged towards touch and gets a penalty. Koroisau will look for the penalty from the sideline 30m out Tigers 22 Dolphins 23
David Holden
Roar Guru
75' FIELD GOAL DOLPHINS Nikorima finds Wallace. Nicholls goes forward. Isaako edges the Dolphins in front Tigers 22 Dolphins 23
David Holden
Roar Guru
74' Niu with a carry. Jennings follows. Kerr with the run and a ruck infringement from Matamua Tigers 22 Dolphins 22