LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Match Preview: Round 9 - Dolphins v Roosters
The Dolphins and Roosters are set to clash during the Magic Round at Suncorp Stadium, an event that gathers Rugby League fans nationwide.
The Dolphins, undefeated at Magic Round since their inaugural season, are eager to maintain this streak after a challenging loss to the Raiders last week.
They led by 18 points at halftime but ultimately fell by 12.
Both teams currently sit in 12th and 13th place, making this matchup crucial in their mid-table battle.
Predictions from bookmakers suggest it will be one of the season's closest contests.
The Roosters arrive with mixed results, having won against the Broncos but suffered a defeat to the Panthers.
However, their dominant 28-point victory over the Dragons last week has bolstered team morale ahead of this key matchup.
Additionally, the game will pay tribute to Arthur Beetson, whose legacy greatly impacted both clubs.
Beetson was instrumental in the Dolphins' first BRL premiership win in 1965 and later played 131 games for the Roosters, becoming the first Indigenous captain of any Australian sporting team.