Suncorp Stadium will play host to Sunday's Round 23 NRL game between Dolphins and New Zealand Warriors. The game kicks off at 2:00 pm with Dolphins heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Dolphins vs. New Zealand Warriors game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Sunday August 11, 2024 at 2:00 pm
Where: Suncorp Stadium
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Dolphins vs New Zealand Warriors Odds
Dolphins vs New Zealand Warriors Preview
The Dolphins and Warriors both head into this Sunday afternoon clash at Suncorp Stadium in a tight spot.
Wayne Bennetts under-strength Dolphins finally fell out of the Top 8 with their seventh loss in nine games albeit a spirited 40-34 defeat to the hotshot Roosters in Perth.
Centres Jake Averillo and Herbie Farnworth were standouts, though the pack struggled to make inroads.
The Dolphins are boosted by Tevita Pangai Jr and Kodi Nikorima returning. But with matches against Canterbury and Melbourne in the next fortnight, this is an absolute must win.
The Warriors butchered their own gift-wrapped, must-win opportunity at home last Friday, crashing to a 30-20 loss to second-last Parramatta in a horrific performance.
They trailed 30-4 courtesy of some abysmal defence and listless attack, only clicking into gear when it was far too late.
Last years darlings must now win all four games and rely on a host of other results going their way.
But Shaun Johnsons retirement bombshell could be the trigger to a turnaround for a team that has won two of its last seven.
The Warriors only change sees Roger Tuivasa-Sheck return to centre for the axed Moala Graham-Taufa and Ed Kosi getting another shot on the wing.
The Warriors lead the head-to-head 2-1, chalking up 30-8 and 24-20 wins at Mt Smart either side of the Dolphins 34-10 victory at Suncorp against a second-string visiting team. The Warriors win in Round 12 this year saw them come back from 10 points down a stack of unavailable players.
Always well-supported in Brisbane, the SJ factor will further negate the Dolphins home-ground advantage.
Tevita Pangai Jr needs a big game to help combat a Warriors pack that routinely wins the run metres count.
Its difficult to justify the Dolphins giving away an eight-point start when theyve conceded 21-plus points in nine straight games.
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Dolphins vs New Zealand Warriors Tip
We're tipping Dolphins to win at $1.44 odds.
Dolphins vs New Zealand Warriors Teams
Dolphins team: 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. Max Plath 10. Tevita Pangai Junior 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Connelly Lemuelu 13. Kenny Bromwich 14. Oryn Keeley 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Ray Stone 17. Sean O’Sullivan 18. Lachlan Hubner 19. Tesi Niu 20. Anthony Milford 21. Mason Teague 22. Trai Fuller
Warriors team: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Ali Leiataua 4. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 5. Edward Kosi 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Marata Niukore 12. Kurt Capewell 13. Dylan Walker 14. Freddy Lussick 15. Tom Ale 16. Jazz Tevaga 17. Leka Halasima 18. Te Maire Martin 20. Demitric Sifakula 21. Taine Tuaupiki 22. Moala Graham-Taufa 23. Bunty Afoa
