
The festival of Rugby League that is Magic Round is back once again, with the Dolphins set to take on the Roosters in the opening night's primetime slot this Friday, 8:05 PM at Suncorp Stadium.
Match: Roosters v Dolphins
Round 9 -
home Team
Roosters
13th Position
away Team
Dolphins
12th Position
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
The Dolphins will be missing hard-running prop forward Daniel Saifiti, who has been ruled out due to a dislocated shoulder he sustained in last week's loss in Canberra.
In Saifiti's absence, Felise Kaufusi will make his return from injury. The veteran forward and Dolphins Vice Captain had been sidelined with a knee injury since Round 7.
Kaufusi will partner Frank Molo in the front row, having retained his spot after making his club debut last week.
Jeremy Marshall-King has been named at hooker, having recovered from an infection to a large gash on his thigh that previously ruled him out for two weeks.
Additionally, Kurt Donoghoe has been selected on the interchange bench, providing extra depth and utility for Kristian Woolf's side.
The Fijian international is expected to share dummy half duties with Marshall-King during the match.
Kenny Bromwich has been named as 18th man.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James TedescoFullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
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Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel TupouWinger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako
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Centre for Roosters is number 3 Billy SmithCentre for Dolphins is number 3 Jake Averillo
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Centre for Roosters is number 4 Robert ToiaCentre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
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Winger for Roosters is number 5 Mark NawaqanitawaseWinger for Dolphins is number 5 Jack Bostock
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Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Sandon SmithFive-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi Nikorima
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Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Hugo SavalaHalfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa
Forwards
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Prop for Roosters is number 8 Spencer LeniuProp for Dolphins is number 8 Felise Kaufusi
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Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Connor WatsonHooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King
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Prop for Roosters is number 10 Naufahu WhyteProp for Dolphins is number 10 Francis Molo
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Siua Wong2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Tom Gilbert
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Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor RadleyLock for Dolphins is number 13 Mark Nicholls
Interchange
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Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Zach Dockar-ClayInterchange for Dolphins is number 14 Kurt Donoghoe
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Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Salesi FoketiInterchange for Dolphins is number 15 Ray Stone
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Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Blake SteepInterchange for Dolphins is number 16 Connelly Lemuelu
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Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Egan ButcherInterchange for Dolphins is number 17 Josh Kerr
Reserves
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Replacement for Roosters is number 18 Ethan KingReplacement for Dolphins is number 18 Kenneath Bromwich
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Reserve for Roosters is number 19 Taylor LosaluReserve for Dolphins is number 19 Sean O'Sullivan
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Reserve for Roosters is number 20 Chad TownsendReserve for Dolphins is number 20 Oryn Keeley
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Reserve for Roosters is number 21 Dominic YoungReserve for Dolphins is number 21 Harrison Graham
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Reserve for Roosters is number 22 Makahesi MakatoaReserve for Dolphins is number 22 Max Feagai
Roosters Ins
- Chad Townsend
- Dominic Young
- Makahesi Makatoa
- Taylor Losalu
Dolphins Ins
- Felise Kaufusi
- Harrison Graham
- Jeremy Marshall-King
- Kurt Donoghoe
- Max Feagai
- Oryn Keeley
Roosters Outs
Dolphins Ins
- Daniel Saifiti
- Tevita Naufahu
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger
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