Dolphins face full-strength Roosters in crucial NRL clash
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 9:46 PM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
The Dolphins and Roosters meet at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night during the NRL finals. The Dolphins have defeated the Roosters twice this season, with scores of 48-10 and 26-12, but both matches featured absent key players for the Roosters. This time, the Roosters field a nearly full-strength lineup, including James Tedesco and Sam Walker, who are looking to avenge their earlier losses. The Dolphins, in pursuit of a grand final berth, aim for their ninth consecutive victory.
- •Dolphins currently hold a 2-0 record against the Roosters this season.
- •Previous matches were impacted by absences of key Roosters players due to State of Origin.
- •Dolphins aim for their ninth straight victory at Suncorp Stadium.
- •Sam Walker returns for the Roosters after an injury during their last meeting.
- •The match occurs on September 24, 2026, as part of the NRL finals series.
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"The Dolphins are set for a new challenge.
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