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Dolphins v Storm: Bostock back on deck; Peel the real deal

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The Dolphins got the better of the Storm last season and they will fancy of their chances of repeating the dose with Melbourne arriving at Suncorp Stadium on the back of six straight losses.

Not only are the Storm in the midst of the equal worst losing streak in their 28-year history but they will be without star playmaker Jahrome Hughes, who has entered the concussion protocols.

The Dolphins have shown enormous resolve over the past fortnight but still came away empty from trips to Darwin and Wellington, losing in golden point to Penrith and by two points to the Warriors.

Back in front of the Phins faithful in Brisbane they should be ready to turn on the afterburners as they unleash Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Herbie Farnworth and Selwyn Cobbo on a Storm defence that has leaked 162 points in the past four matches.

Team News

Dolphins: Francis Molo has been elevated to the starting side 90 minutes before kick-off with Tom Gilbert sliding to the bench. Jack Bostock is set to complete his comeback from an ACL injury after making a successful return via Queensland Cup last week. Bostock was initially named in the reserves but will come into the centres in place of Trai Fuller, who goes to the bench. Kurt Donoghoe is also on track to return from a hamstring injury and is part of the six-man bench. Englishman Morgan Knowles returns from a calf injury at lock but no such luck for Jake Averillo, who succumbs to a hand injury.

Storm: A change on Thursday with Alec MacDonald ruled out with a low-grade hamstring strain and Trent Loiero coming into the side at lock. Josiah Pahulu has been added to the bench. Perth-bound playmaker Tyran Wishart steps into the No.7 jersey after Jahrome Hughes was ruled out with a concussion. Craig Bellamy has shaken up his pack, with Shawn Blore and Ativalu Lisati to start in the back row and Joe Chan and Cooper Clarke shifting to the bench. Victorian junior Hugo Peel will make his NRL debut on the wing while Trent Toelau makes his Storm debut from the bench.

Team Lists

Backs

  • Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
    Fullback for Storm is number 1 Sualauvi Faalogo
  • Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako
    Winger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick
  • Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
    Centre for Storm is number 3 Jack Howarth
  • Centre for Dolphins is number 22 Jack Bostock
    Centre for Storm is number 4 Nick Meaney
  • Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Selwyn Cobbo
    Winger for Storm is number 5 Hugo Peel
  • Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Bradley Schneider
    Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
  • Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa
    Halfback for Storm is number 7 Tyran Wishart

Forwards

  • Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Francis Molo
    Prop for Storm is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu  
  • Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Max Plath
    Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant
  • Prop for Dolphins is number 15 Thomas Flegler
    Prop for Storm is number 10 Josh King
  • 2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Connelly Lemuelu
    2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Shawn Blore
  • 2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
    2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Ativalu Lisati
  • Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Morgan Knowles
    Lock for Storm is number 17 Trent Loiero

Interchange

  • Interchange for Dolphins is number 8 Tom Gilbert
    Interchange for Storm is number 14 Trent Toelau
  • Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Ray Stone
    Interchange for Storm is number 15 Joe Chan
  • Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Felise Kaufusi
    Interchange for Storm is number 16 Davvy Moale
  • Interchange for Dolphins is number 21 Kurt Donoghoe
    Interchange for Storm is number 18 Cooper Clarke

Reserves

  • Reserve for Dolphins is number 17 Oryn Keeley
    Reserve for Storm is number 19 Manaia Waitere
  • Reserve for Dolphins is number 19 Tevita Naufahu
    Reserve for Storm is number 20 Josiah Pahulu

Match Officials

  • Referee: Ashley Klein
  • Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated:

Stat Attack

  • The Dolphins have lost their last two games by two points or less.
  • The Storm have lost their last three games at Suncorp Stadium.
  • Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has scored 15 tries in his last 11 games at Suncorp Stadium.
  • The Storm have won five of their last six games without Jahrome Hughes.
  • Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth has scored a try in his last three games.

Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the 

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