Dolphins enforcer Felise Kaufusi has waited simply 12 minutes into Round 2 to land one other bone-crunching deal with.
Kaufusi floored former teammate Brandon Smith in Round 1 and this week it was Raiders backrower Hudson Young on the receiving finish of his wrath.
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Young took the ball to the road and was laid out for his troubles, taking a number of minutes to stand up after copping a brutal shot to the ribs.
“It’s a beautiful thing to watch. That got the crowd revved up,” Dan Ginnane mentioned on Fox League.
“He can put a real fear into anyone who wants to take the ball deep into the line. What a shot that was,” Corey Parker responded.
But Canberra have been nonetheless ready to attract first blood as they crossed for the opening attempt minutes later when Jack Wighton threw a dummy and slid over out large.
“A really well constructed try given the conditions,” Parker mentioned.
There’s heavy rain falling at Kayo Stadium in Redcliffe and the guests lead 4-0 after 25 minutes.
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MATCH PREVIEW
The Dolphins shocked the NRL world final week once they produced a serious upset over competitors heavyweights the Roosters.
It was the right begin to the Dolphins’ first season within the NRL — however can they again it up towards a Raiders aspect that may little doubt be cautious of what the newcomers are able to?
The Dolphins could have all of the assist at their residence floor, Kayo Stadium, however the Raiders might be hungry after a one-point loss to the Cowboys final week.
Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett has been compelled into making one change to his aspect with Mason Teague to make his NRL debut off the bench instead of Ray Stone, who is predicted to overlook a few weeks with a knee damage.
Ricky Stuart has additionally been compelled into making a change to his Raiders aspect after Jordan Rapana was suspended for 3 weeks. Albert Hopoate comes onto the wing to interchange him.
It appears to be like set to be a brutal battle of the forwards with the likes of the Bromwich brothers and Felise Kaufusi going up towards Joe Tapine, Hudson Young and Elliott Whitehead.
Star prop Josh Papalii remains to be sideline with a calf damage.
Source: www.foxsports.com.au