Suncorp Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 6 NRL game between Brisbane Broncos and Dolphins. The game kicks off at 8:00 pm with Brisbane Broncos heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Brisbane Broncos vs. Dolphins game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday April 12, 2024 at 8:00 pm
Where: Suncorp Stadium
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Brisbane Broncos vs Dolphins Preview
The third instalment of this already-fiery southeast Queensland derby is overshadowed by whos in and out of the Broncos line-up, while the ladder-leading Dolphins also have a clutch of enforced changes ahead of this Friday night blockbuster.
The injury-hit Broncos were valiant in going down to the Storm in a high-scoring epic last Thursday, but the defensive frailties exposed by Penrith and Melbourne who both put 34 points on them in the past three rounds cant be overlooked.
The 2-3 Broncos have now lost Adam Reynolds again and Deine Mariner with Jock Madden to slot into the No.7 and Corey Oates to start on the wing but theyve been boosted by the early return of Reece Walsh, but Payne Haas is being sorely missed in the forwards.
Tristan Sailor has been named on the bench, along with Xavier Willison, who returns at the expense of tryscoring debutant Ben Te Kura.
The Dolphins have capitalised on a soft start to their schedule, bouncing back from a heavy opening-round defeat to the Cowboys with three straight wins over the Dragons (38-0), Titans (30-14) and Tigers (26-16), as well as a bye, to nab top spot on the table.
Its hard to get a true gauge on their form given the questionable standard of the opponents theyve put away, but young playmaker Isaiya Katoas display against the Tigers indicated he is the key ingredient to a sophomore-season finals appearance.
Herbie Farnworth and Felise Kaufusi have been ruled out, but the Dolphins get a slight reprieve with Tom Flegler named to play. Tesi Niu comes in at centre, while Jarrod Wallace and Anthony Milford join the bench.
The fledgling derby delivered big time in 2023: the Dolphins were gallant in an 18-12 loss at Suncorp in Round 4 and were more than competitive in a 24-16 defeat to the Broncos at The Gabba.
Selwyn Cobbo scored four tries across the two Brisbane victories.
The Broncos have won nine of their last 10 matches in Queensland all by margins of eight or more, while the Dolphins have pieced together a 5-5 record at Suncorp Stadium.
The Dolphins arent without hope here, but their depth is being strenuously tested this week. Walshs inclusion is huge and should be enough for the Reynolds-less Broncos to get up but backing their trend of points-heavy matches continuing may be the best option.
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Brisbane Broncos vs Dolphins Tip
We're tipping Brisbane Broncos to win at $1.32 odds.
Brisbane Broncos vs Dolphins Teams
Broncos team:1. Reece Walsh 2. Corey Oates 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Selwyn Cobbo 5. Jesse Arthars 6. Ezra Mam 7. Jock Madden 8. Corey Jensen 9. Billy Walters 10. Fletcher Baker 11. Jaiyden Hunt 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Tyson Smoothy 15. Xavier Willison 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Tristan Sailor 18. Martin Taupau 19. Benjamin Te Kura 20. Jordan Pereira 21. Blake Mozer 22. Josiah Karapani
Dolphins team: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Tesi Niu 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Thomas Flegler 11. Kenny Bromwich 12. Euan Aitken 13. Ray Stone 14. Josh Kerr 15. Anthony Milford 16. Mark Nicholls 17. Jarrod Wallace 18. Oryn Keeley 19. Sean O’Sullivan 20. Mason Teague 21. Valynce Te Whare 22. Lachlan Hubner
