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Match Preview: Chasing first away win over Dolphins - warriors.kiwi
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<p>The Dolphins are looking to put on a show in the Saturday afternoon sunshine while the Warriors have their sights on five straight victories when the two sides face off at Suncorp Stadium today. </p>
<p>Kristian Woolf's men claimed a tight victory over Parramatta last week and they return to Brisbane full of confidence. </p>
<p>The Warriors are back at Suncorp just two weeks after they held on for a tense Magic Round victory over the Cowboys. </p>
<p>Andrew Webster's side has now won four on the trot after Luke Metcalf's game-winning field goal against the Dragons last week. </p>
<p>While the challenges of travelling can grow over time - this is there fourth consecutive game on the road - the Warriors will be keen to finish the road trip on a high before returning home in round 12. </p>
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<h3>Team news</h3>
<p><b>Dolphins:</b> No changes to the squad that held on to defeat Parramatta last week, with just one minor reshuffle in the forward pack. Ray Stone and Tom Gilbert have switched roles, with Stone to start at lock and Gilbert at second row. Sean O'Sullivan has again been listed as 18th man while Oryn Keeley is the reserve.</p>
<p><b>One New Zealand Warriors:</b> A massive boost 24 hours before kick-off with champion centre Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (hamstring) coming into the side in jersey No 22 for his first game since round three. Kurt Capewell reverts to the back row and Marata Niukore goes to the bench. Enforcer James Fisher-Harris is also back from a pectoral injury. Bunty Afoa started at prop last week but is out with a knee injury while Jackson Ford has been ruled out after suffering a concussion in the victory over the Dragons. The 18th man is Eddie Ieremia-Toeava.</p>
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<h3>Stat attack</h3>
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<li>The Dolphins have scored 68 points in two games against the Warriors at Suncorp Stadium.</li>
<li>The Warriors have won only two of their past eight games at Suncorp Stadium.</li>
<li>Centre Herbie Farnworth has scored a try in four consecutive games for the Dolphins.</li>
<li>Warriors halfback Luke Metcalf has scored six tries in his last six games.</li>
<li>Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has scored seven tries in his last five games at Suncorp Stadium.</li>
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<p><i>Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of <a href="https://rugbyleagueannual.com.au/">the official annual of the NRL</a>.</i></p> </div>
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<p>The Dolphins are looking to put on a show in the Saturday afternoon sunshine while the Warriors have their sights on five straight victories when the two sides face off at Suncorp Stadium today. </p>
<p>Kristian Woolf's men claimed a tight victory over Parramatta last week and they return to Brisbane full of confidence. </p>
<p>The Warriors are back at Suncorp just two weeks after they held on for a tense Magic Round victory over the Cowboys. </p>
<p>Andrew Webster's side has now won four on the trot after Luke Metcalf's game-winning field goal against the Dragons last week. </p>
<p>While the challenges of travelling can grow over time - this is there fourth consecutive game on the road - the Warriors will be keen to finish the road trip on a high before returning home in round 12. </p>
</div><div>
<h3>Team news</h3>
<p><b>Dolphins:</b> No changes to the squad that held on to defeat Parramatta last week, with just one minor reshuffle in the forward pack. Ray Stone and Tom Gilbert have switched roles, with Stone to start at lock and Gilbert at second row. Sean O'Sullivan has again been listed as 18th man while Oryn Keeley is the reserve.</p>
<p><b>One New Zealand Warriors:</b> A massive boost 24 hours before kick-off with champion centre Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (hamstring) coming into the side in jersey No 22 for his first game since round three. Kurt Capewell reverts to the back row and Marata Niukore goes to the bench. Enforcer James Fisher-Harris is also back from a pectoral injury. Bunty Afoa started at prop last week but is out with a knee injury while Jackson Ford has been ruled out after suffering a concussion in the victory over the Dragons. The 18th man is Eddie Ieremia-Toeava.</p>
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<h3>Stat attack</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Dolphins have scored 68 points in two games against the Warriors at Suncorp Stadium.</li>
<li>The Warriors have won only two of their past eight games at Suncorp Stadium.</li>
<li>Centre Herbie Farnworth has scored a try in four consecutive games for the Dolphins.</li>
<li>Warriors halfback Luke Metcalf has scored six tries in his last six games.</li>
<li>Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has scored seven tries in his last five games at Suncorp Stadium.</li>
</ul>
<p><i>Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of <a href="https://rugbyleagueannual.com.au/">the official annual of the NRL</a>.</i></p> </div>