LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The Cauldron will be pumping on Saturday evening as the eighth-placed Dolphins host ninth-placed Roosters in a clash with huge finals ramifications.
It's fitting that the team the Dolphins played and beat in their first ever NRL match in 2023 comes to Brisbane with everything to play for in the race for spots in the bottom half of the top eight.
Both sides are coming off wins, and both teams believe they have earned a spot in the finals. However, the loser of this Round 23 blockbuster will face a tense finish to the season.
The matchup between talented playmakers Isaiya Katoa and Sam Walker promises to be exciting, while fullbacks Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and James Tedesco have a track record of shining in high-pressure situations.
Since their historic encounter in 2023, where the Dolphins achieved their first victory, the Roosters have claimed victory in the following three meetings. Consequently, they approach Suncorp Stadium with confidence for this crucial showdown.