Dolphins have 7 wins, 4 losses. Raiders have 6 wins, 5 losses. Recent losses disappointing.
The Dolphins have had a surprisingly strong start to the season, coming away with seven wins and four losses (plus a bye), which leaves them sitting in fourth place. They fell short last week, against an extremely depleted Warriors side away from home, where they lacked cohesion and flare.
With Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Felise Kaufusi in QLD Origin camp, Trai Fuller slots back into fullback position, Mark Nicholls shifts from bench to starting prop and Anthony Milford joins the bench. Other than these forced changes, the team remains unchanged from the side who was defeated by the Warriors.
Floating around 8th position on the ladder, the Raiders have won six and lost five matches (along with one bye) so far this season. Last week they endured a disappointed 44-16 loss to the Roosters at home. Canberra's season has been up and down, with injuries constantly plaguing the side.