Check out the match preview and prediction for the 2025 National Rugby League Round 11 clash between The Dolphins and the New Zealand Warriors.
MATCHDAY NEWS
MATCHDAY SCHEDULE
The Dolphins Vs New Zealand Warriors
Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Date: Saturday 17 May, 3:00pm (AEST)
MATCHDAY TEAM NEWS
Dolphins: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Francis Molo 9. Kurt Donoghoe 10. Felise Kaufusi 11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 12. Tom Gilbert 13. Ray Stone 14. Harrison Graham 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Josh Kerr 17. Connelly Lemuelu 18. Sean O’Sullivan 19. Oryn Keeley 20. Max Feagai 21. Kenny Bromwich 22. Junior Tupou
Warriors: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Adam Pompey 4. Kurt Capewell 5. Taine Tuaupiki 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Luke Metcalf 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Wayde Egan 10. Mitchell Barnett 11. Leka Halasima 12. Marata Niukore 13. Erin Clark 14. Te Maire Martin 15. Jacob Laban 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Samuel Healey 18. Eddie Ieremia 20. Tanner Stowers-Smith 21. Tanah Boyd 22. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 23. Moala Graham-Taufa
Referee: Peter Gough
Bunker: Kasey Badger
MATCHDAY PREVIEW
Super Saturday for Round 11 kicks off at Suncorp Stadium where the Dolphins host the Warriors. Both sides are coming off close wins, with the Dolphins holding off the Eels 20-16 and the Warriors edging out the Dragons 15-14.
For the Dolphins, Kristian Woolf has made no changes to the 17 that got the job done against the Eels last week. The only change is a positional switch, with Ray Stone starting at lock and Tom Gilbert shifting to the second row.
The Dolphins did just enough to beat the Eels last week, but they’ll need to do more than that against the Warriors, who have won four straight games. The good news is they’re back at Suncorp where they have a great record this year. Given it’s an afternoon game, there should be ample opportunity for Isaiya Katoa and Kodi Nikorima to continue their hot form. Katoa in particular has impressed this year as a 21-year-old, looking like the NRL’s most improved player this year. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will also be hunting for another try to add to his record at Suncorp. He’s scored seven tries in his last five games he’s played there.
For the Warriors, James Fisher-Harris is a big inclusion in the front row as he looks to return from a pec injury that has sidelined him for several weeks. Bunty Afoa drops out of the squad to make way. Jackson Ford is out after suffering a concussion last week. He’s replaced in the 17 by Sam Healey who joins the bench. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is a chance to return after being named in the reserves.
The return of Fisher-Harris is huge for this Warriors team. He’ll add even more strength to an already strong middle forward rotation. Riding high on a four-game win streak, they’re finding different ways to win. Last week it was a Luke Metcalf field goal that got them over the line against a tough Dragons defence. Metcalf continues to prove his ability as the halfback of this side, leading them to a spot in the top two, all while they’ve had plenty of experience on the sidelines. They return to Suncorp Stadium this week where they’ve got a poor record, only winning two of their past eight games there. That being said, one of those wins was two weeks ago when they beat the Cowboys at Magic Round.
MATCHDAY PREDICTION
Dolphins by 4 points.
Check out our round 11 predictions here.
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