Navigation
Install the app
How to install the app on iOS
Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
More options
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
Salamanders v Dictators — Pre-Match
Skip to content
7T · 8GP
4T · 9GP
2T · 8GP
7T · 9GP
0T · 9GP
1T · 9GP
Bayley Sironen
minor
Season
Competition
Draw & Fixtures
Ladder
Leaderboard
Power Rankings
Records
Awards
Browse
Players
Franchises
Compare Players
Events
Auction
Judiciary
Updates
News
Season History
Help / FAQ
ULTIMATE TEAM · Round 15
Salamanders v Dictators
Pre-Match Preview
· Miyagi Stadium
· Light rain
HOME · 2ND
Tohoku Salamanders
L
W
W
W
W
6W · 3L
VS
$1.92
$2.32
AWAY · 6TH
Pyongyang Dictators
4W · 5L
L
L
L
L
W
The Verdict
Salamanders are favourites thanks to home advantage, but Dictators won't go quietly.
Predicted Score
Salamanders
27
–
Dictators
22
Scouting Report
Salamanders
Salamanders haven't committed to one attacking style — they adapt week to week.
They love the long ball — expect contestable kicks and aerial battles.
Statistically similar to their opponent — nothing separating these two on paper.
1 player unavailable (1 injured, 0 suspended). Manageable.
Playing at home — should feed off the crowd.
Dictators
Dictators keep opponents guessing with a varied approach. There's no single way to shut them down.
Their boot work has been tactical and varied. No single pattern to predict.
Statistically similar to their opponent — nothing separating these two on paper.
3 players showing fatigue (fitness below 60) — could be rested or underperform.
Tactical Battle
No obvious tactical mismatch here. Both coaches tend to read the game and adjust, so this could develop into a chess match.
The marquee matchup: James Maloney at Five-eighth against Stacey Jones at Halfback. Whoever dominates their position could decide the contest.
Where to Target
On paper, Salamanders' Halfback stocks are the weakest link. That's where the damage could be done.
The Prop role is where Dictators look most vulnerable. Salamanders will have done their homework.
Scoring
The boot has been a weapon for Salamanders this season — 80% conversion rate.
Momentum
Dictators desperately need a win to stop the rot. Expect them to come out fired up.
Key Players
James Maloney
Five-eighth
Tohu Harris
Lock
Phil Blake
Fullback
Stacey Jones
Halfback
Taine Tuaupiki
Fullback
Jacob Lillyman
Prop
Chemistry
Salamanders
101%
Dictators
107%
Unavailable
Dictators: Full squad available
Head to Head
Honours even — 1 win apiece from 2 meetings. Something has to give.
Coaches
The Dealmaker
Salamanders
v
The Tactician
Dictators