LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
In the Thursday night footy matchup, the Bulldogs will face the Dolphins at Accor Stadium, aiming for their 10th victory of the season as they kick off Round 12.
With both teams missing key players for State of Origin-Bulldogs' Max King and Stephen Crichton representing the Blues, and Dolphins' star Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow with the Maroons-the stakes are high.
The Bulldogs have maintained a perfect track record against the Dolphins, winning their previous two encounters: a narrow one-point victory in 2023 and a more decisive 20-point win last season in Bundaberg.
This match is particularly important as both teams have a bye next week, prompting them to give their all for the crucial competition points.
Fans are encouraged to follow the action through NRL.com's live blog.
Adding intrigue to the matchup, Dolphins' second-rower Kulikefu Finefeuiaki is among those gearing up for State of Origin Game One at Suncorp Stadium, highlighting the significant crossover between the match and the representative duties of some players.