The Dolphins are set to face the Storm at Suncorp Stadium this Friday, eager to impress their home crowd.
This matchup is the Dolphins' first home game since Round 2, when they triumphed over the Titans, and they're aiming for another win against a Storm team looking to bounce back from a recent defeat.
The Dolphins draw confidence from their previous encounter with the Storm, where they achieved a remarkable 42-22 victory in Round 7, 2025, marking a historic first win over the Storm.
In that match, they overcame an early deficit with an impressive second-half display-a strategy they hope to emulate this week.
Utility Brad Schneider has a significant milestone ahead as he prepares for his 50th NRL match.
However, the Dolphins face challenges with Jake Averillo out due to a hand injury suffered against the Warriors.
Jack Bostock is making his comeback from an ACL injury, set to play in the centres as confirmed by Kristian Woolf.
Brad Schneider returns to the five-eighth position after a week off due to illness, while Kodi Nikorima remains suspended.
On the Storm side, star halfback Jahrome Hughes will miss the game due to concussion protocols, with Tyran Wishart stepping up to take his spot.