The Dolphins are chasing three straight wins after they face a closely depleted Knights facet at McDonald Jones Stadium on Friday.
Many punters tipped the NRL newcomers to battle of their inaugural season — even perhaps declare the wood spoon. But they’ve shot out of the blocks within the opening fortnight of the season, beautiful the Roosters and Raiders.
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A win will make the Dolphins the third enlargement crew in historical past to win their first three video games.
The Knights even have lots to play for — they’re chasing their first back-to-back wins since Rounds 1 and a pair of final season.
But Adam O’Brien’s facet must do it with out 4 of their greatest gamers in Kalyn Ponga (concussion), Jayden Brailey (concussion), Tyson Frizell (ankle) and Jacob Saifiti (suspension).
Tyson Gamble will be a part of Jackson Hastings within the halves, whereas Phoenix Crossland will play hooker. Jack Hetherington replaces Saifiti at prop and Brodie Jones strikes into the 17.
Ryan Rivvett, Dylan Lucas and Thomas Cant will make their NRL debuts for the Knights.
The Dolphins have needed to make adjustments too with Kodi Nikorima changing Jeremy Marshall-King (suspended) at hooker.
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Source: www.foxsports.com.au