Suncorp Stadium will play host to Saturday's Round 26 NRL game between Dolphins and Brisbane Broncos. The game kicks off at 5:30 pm with Brisbane Broncos heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Dolphins vs. Brisbane Broncos game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday August 31, 2024 at 5:30 pm
Where: Suncorp Stadium
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Dolphins vs Brisbane Broncos Odds
Dolphins vs Brisbane Broncos Preview
Its the biggest Battle of Brisbane yet with the Dolphins and Broncos squaring off in a virtual shootout to remain in the Top 8 race. Both teams are in a share of ninth spot, two points shy of the Dragons.
The Dolphins have lost five of their last six, with Souths-bound Wayne Bennett copping the lions share of the blame after last weeks dismal 48-6 loss in Melbourne but thats just the way the supercoach would prefer it ahead of this high-profile grudge match.
Their defence has fallen away alarmingly in a repeat of last season, though, leaking at least 30 points in their last four games and 26-plus in 10 of their last 11.
Sean OSullivan and Mark Nicholls will start in the place of concussed Dolphins duo Kodi Nikorima and Jesse Bromwich. Mason Teague and Kurt Donoghoe join the bench, with Jeremy Marshall-King and Tevita Pangai Jr a chance of being late inclusions.
The Broncos have stayed alive with back-to-back wins over the Cowboys (42-18) and Eels (30-24) either side of the Round 24 bye, despite injuries to Payne Haas, Ezra Mam and Reece Walsh.
Kevin Walters defiant guarantee that the Broncos will make the finals despite needing other results to go their way puts unnecessary pressure on his team, but the Broncos have rediscovered their attacking mojo.
Haas has been named in the reserves; his return would be timely with Kobe Hetherington (concussion) ruled out. At this stage Ben Te Kura will join the bench in the Broncos only change.
The Broncos have won all three derbies with the Dolphins to date: 18-12 and 24-16 last year, and 28-14 in Round 6 this season. Selwyn Cobbo scored six tries across the three matches.
Late inclusion of Haas, TPJ and/or JMK could swing the balance, but both sides recent momentum points to a Broncos victory albeit one achieved on a knifes edge.
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Dolphins vs Brisbane Broncos Tip
We're tipping Brisbane Broncos to win at $1.48 odds.
Dolphins vs Brisbane Broncos Teams
Dolphins team: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Sean O’Sullivan 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Kenny Bromwich 9. Max Plath 10. Mark Nicholls 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Connelly Lemuelu 13. Ray Stone 14. Mason Teague 15. Oryn Keeley 16. Tesi Niu 17. Kurt Donoghoe 18. Lachlan Hubner 19. Tevita Pangai Junior 20. Trai Fuller 21. Anthony Milford 22. Jeremy Marshall-King
Broncos team: 1. Tristan Sailor 2. Selwyn Cobbo 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Deine Mariner 5. Jesse Arthars 6. Joshua Rogers 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Corey Jensen 9. Billy Walters 10. Xavier Willison 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Blake Mozer 15. Benjamin Te Kura 16. Josiah Karapani 17. Martin Taupau 18. Jaiyden Hunt 19. Fletcher Baker 20. Corey Oates 21. Cory Paix 22. Payne Haas
