Brisbane Broncos vs Dolphins Preview & Prediction | NRL 2024 | Regular Season
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THE FACTS
When is Brisbane Broncos vs Dolphins on and what time does it start? Brisbane Broncos vs Dolphins will take place on Friday 12th April, 2024 - 11:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Brisbane Broncos vs Dolphins? Click here for ticket information on 2024 NRL matches
What channel is Brisbane Broncos vs Dolphins on? Sky Sports Arena will be televising selected NRL games in the UK and you can find their schedule here. For Australian broadcasters, you can find a list here
Where can I stream Brisbane Broncos vs Dolphins? If televised on Sky Sports, then subscribers will be able to stream the match live via Sky Go. Alternatively, the match will be available to subscribers of Watch NRL
THE TEAM NEWS
BRISBANE BRONCOS
- Brisbane Broncos were edged out in a superb clash with Melbourne Storm last week with both teams showing in equal measure how good their attack can be while their defence needs work.
- The Broncos scored 32 and shipped 34 in that game and they are yet to win back-to-back matches this season but star fullback Reece Walsh is back on deck for this contest after overcoming a facial fracture. However, skipper Adam Reynolds is out injured.
Starting 13: 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 Bench: 14. Tyson Smoothy 15. Xavier Willison 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Tristan Sailor Reserves: 18. Martin Taupau 19. Benjamin Te Kura 20. Jordan Pereira 21. Blake Mozer 22. Josiah Karapani
DOLPHINS
- Dolphins made it three wins in-a-row as they got the better of Wests Tigers last week and they will hold no fear here as they aim to beat Brisbane for the first time.
- They begin Round 6 at the top of the ladder and their chances of retaining that spot have been boosted by Queensland prop Tom Flegler being named in the side despite copping a shoulder injury last week, although centre Herbie Farnworth is out with an arm issue.
Starting 13: 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 Reserves: 18. Oryn Keeley 19. Sean O'Sullivan 20. Mason Teague 21. Valynce Te Whare 22. Lachlan Hubner
THE PREDICTION
This game has been dubbed as the ‘Battle for Brisbane’ and looks to be a tasty matchup with both teams fancying their chances of prevailing. Brisbane Broncos played their part in an enthralling game with Melbourne Storm last week but their lack of consistency and mounting injury list is a concern at this early point of the season. The Dolphins have won their last three but this is the biggest challenge for them so far this season and while they should be game, the hosts are favoured to prevail at Suncorp.
TIP: BRISBANE BRONCOS TO WIN
