The Dolphins have never played a match in Canberra but will arrive at GIO Stadium full of confidence on the back of one of the best wins in their short history over the Storm.
Since entering the competition in 2023, the Dolphins have met the Raiders three times - twice at Kayo Stadium and once in Wagga - with the Green Machine holding a 2-1 advantage.
The margin has never been greater than six points between the two sides so expect another tight contest in the national capital as two potent attacking units match motors.
Expect a massive crowd to pack into GIO Stadium for Canberra's first Sunday afternoon home fixture of the season.
Match: Raiders v Dolphins
Round 8 -
home Team
Raiders
3rd Position
away Team
Dolphins
12th Position
Venue: GIO Stadium, Canberra
Team News
Raiders: Josh Papalii will start the game on the interchange after coach Ricky Stuart opted against making a game-day change to his forward pack. The Raiders will line up 1-17, with Simi Sasagi the 18th man.
Dolphins:A change on Saturday with hooker Max Plath succumbing to the foot injury he suffered last weekend and Sean O'Sullivan coming into the side. Kenny Bromwich joins the bench. Francis Molo is on track to make his Dolphins debut after his recent departure from the Dragons. The prop's inclusion will see Mark Nicholls shift to lock, with Felise Kaufusi ruled out with a knee injury. No further changes on Sunday, with Tevita Naufahu the 18th man.
Match: Raiders v Dolphins
Round 8 -
home Team
Raiders
away Team
Dolphins
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Kaeo WeekesFullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
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Winger for Raiders is number 2 Savelio TamaleWinger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako
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Centre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew TimokoCentre for Dolphins is number 3 Jake Averillo
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Centre for Raiders is number 4 Sebastian KrisCentre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
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Winger for Raiders is number 5 Xavier SavageWinger for Dolphins is number 5 Jack Bostock
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Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Ethan StrangeFive-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi Nikorima
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Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal FogartyHalfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya Katoa
Forwards
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Prop for Raiders is number 8 Corey HorsburghProp for Dolphins is number 8 Daniel Saifiti
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Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Tom StarlingHooker for Dolphins is number 15 Ray Stone
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Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph TapineProp for Dolphins is number 10 Francis Molo
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki
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2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Matty Nicholson2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Tom Gilbert
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Lock for Raiders is number 13 Morgan SmithiesLock for Dolphins is number 13 Mark Nicholls
Interchange
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Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Owen PattieInterchange for Dolphins is number 16 Connelly Lemuelu
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Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Zac HoskingInterchange for Dolphins is number 17 Josh Kerr
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Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Josh PapaliiInterchange for Dolphins is number 18 Kenneath Bromwich
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Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Ata MariotaInterchange for Dolphins is number 19 Sean O'Sullivan
Reserves
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Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Simi SasagiReplacement for Dolphins is number 21 Tevita Naufahu
Match Officials
- Referee: Ashley Klein
- Touch Judge: Dave Munro
- Senior Review Official: Adam Gee
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Raiders have won their last two games against the Dolphins by one point.
- The Dolphins will play their first game at GIO Stadium.
- Raiders second-rower Hudson Young has scored six tries in his last three games.
- The Dolphins are aiming for a club record fourth consecutive win.
- Raiders winger Xavier Savage has scored five tries in his last five games at GIO Stadium.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the
