HBF Park will play host to Friday's Round 22 NRL game between Dolphins and Sydney Roosters. The game kicks off at 8:00 pm with Sydney Roosters heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Dolphins vs. Sydney Roosters game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday August 2, 2024 at 8:00 pm
Where: HBF Park
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Dolphins vs Sydney Roosters Odds
Dolphins vs Sydney Roosters Preview
After a couple of agonising losses, the freefalling Dolphins will aim to put their quest for the Top 8 back on the rails against the heavyweight Sydney Roosters in Perth.
The Dolphins have tumbled to eighth spot with a host of teams breathing down their neck after winning just two of their last eight.
They were outscored in the second half in all eight of those games, including last Sundays 21-14 loss to the Titans after leading 14-0.
The Dolphins looked locked in early with Isaiya Katoa in sizzling touch, but discipline with and without the ball went out the window in a massive blow to their finals bid.
The third-placed Roosters were on track to bounce back emphatically from a disappointing 24-8 loss in Melbourne, racing out to a 22-0 lead against in-form Manly last Saturday.
But a sketchy second half in which they gave away three intercept tries made for a nervous 34-30 win.
Nevertheless, it was the premiership contenders fifth win in six game as they look certain to finish in the top four.
The Roosters also get Joey Manu back from a hand injury this week in time to replace the suspended Michael Jennings.
The Dolphins famously upset the Roosters 28-18 on premiership debut at Suncorp Stadium last year, but the Tricolours squared the ledger with a 30-14 win in Sydney in Round 24.
The Dolphins are 2-3 interstate in 2024, while the Roosters are 3-2.
Most concerning, though, is the Dolphins have conceded 21-plus points in eight straight games 10 of 11.
Expect the Roosters to make a statement after almost letting it slip last week.
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Dolphins vs Sydney Roosters Tip
We're tipping Sydney Roosters to win at $1.28 odds.
Dolphins vs Sydney Roosters 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. Josh Kerr 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Ray Stone 17. Sean O’Sullivan 18. Oryn Keeley 19. Tesi Niu 20. Anthony Milford 21. Mason Teague 22. Trai Fuller
Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 4. Joseph Manu 5. Dominic Young 6. Luke Keary 7. Sam Walker 8. Spencer Leniu 9. Brandon Smith 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Victor Radley 13. Connor Watson 14. Sitili Tupouniua 15. Naufahu Whyte 16. Nat Butcher 17. Terrell May 18. Sandon Smith 19. Siua Wong 20. Ethan King 21. Zach Dockar-Clay 22. Robert Toia
