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Brisbane Broncos vs Dolphins NRL Tips - Broncos to win Battle of Brisbane

Andrew Hendrie

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Last updated: Fri 15 Aug 2025 09:53

Andrew Hendrie 15 Aug 2025

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Brisbane Broncos vs Dolphins expert predictions for Saturday's NRL Round 24 game
Kick off is at 5.30pm AEST at Suncorp Stadium
Broncos have won four of their five previous games vs Dolphins
The Hammer has scored 16 tries in his last 10 games at Suncorp
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Brisbane Broncos vs Dolphins NRL Tips

Brisbane Broncos vs Dolphins, NRL Round 24 - Expert Prediction

The battle of Brisbane holds possible finals ramifications as the Broncos and Dolphins collide in a Saturday night blockbuster at Suncorp Stadium.

Brisbane Broncos vs Dolphins, NRL Round 24 - Expert Prediction
Brisbane Broncos vs Dolphins Round 24 Cheat Sheet
Head To Head
Brisbane Broncos Form Analysis
Brisbane Broncos Team News
Brisbane Broncos Team List
Dolphins Form Analysis
Dolphins Team News
Dolphins Team List

The Broncos' premiership hopes went up in flames in the space of a few seconds last week as both halves Adam Reynolds and Ezra Mam went down with hamstring injuries that are set to sideline them for at least the next month. To make matters worse, Selwyn Cobbo also suffered a hamstring injury with just minutes remaining in Brisbane's 22-2 defeat to the Storm. However, the good news for the Broncos is they have the experienced Ben Hunt in to cover, while Billy Walters is also no stranger to playing in the halves.

I think Brisbane still have enough firepower to get the job done here. They have a much stronger forward pack than the Dolphins, who are also dealing with an extensive casualty ward. If the likes of Payne Haas and Patrick Carrigan can lay a platform and foundation for Hunt, the Broncos have the experience to overcome a Dolphins side who leaked 64 points to the Roosters in an abysmal performance last week. In saying that, I think both sides will aim up in defence in such a big game and after disappointing results last week, so backing the Unders, which has been a trend in this matchup. Can't go past the Hammer at Suncorp for anytime tryscorer.

Broncos have won four of the five previous meetings between the teams
Broncos have won six of their last eight games
Dolphins are coming off a 64-12 loss to the Roosters at Suncorp last week
Under 49.5 points has landed in all five previous meetings between the teams
Under 49.5 points has landed in five of the Broncos' last six games
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has scored 16 tries in his last 10 games at Suncorp

Brisbane Broncos vs Dolphins Round 24 Cheat Sheet

Broncos vs Dolphins Rd 24 Cheat Sheet

Head To Head

The Broncos have enjoyed success in the Brisbane derby since the Dolphins entered the competition i 2023, winning four of the five encounters - including a most-recent 20-12 victory in Round 4 earlier this season, with centre Gehamat Shibasaki crossing for a double.

Brisbane Broncos Form Analysis

Just as the Broncos were finally showcasing a bit of consistency and pushing for a top four spot, their season has been left in tatters following the hamstring injuries to Reynolds, Mam and Cobbo.

It appeared as if Brisbane were ready to finally snap their long run of defeats away to the Storm at AAMI Park and they started the game promisingly, but they were never really a chance after Reynolds and Mam both went down chasing a runaway Xavier Coates.

In encouraging news for Broncos fans, their side soldiered on bravely and never threw in the towell, showcasing a steely resolve not always associated with the team.

This is the time for Reece Walsh to step up - he's amongst the most talented players in the world when he's firing, but there's far too many errors and forward passes in his game and he needs to work on his discipline if the Broncos are to still be a threat in 2025.

Brisbane Broncos Team News

Ben Hunt and Billy Walters line up for the new halves combination. Cory Paix gets a start at hooker and Tyson Smoothy joins the bench. Josiah Karapani replaces Cobbo on the wing.

Brisbane Broncos Team List

1. Reece Walsh

2. Josiah Karapani

3. Kotoni Staggs

4. Gehamat Shibasaki

5. Deine Mariner

6. Billy Walters

7. Ben Hunt

8. Corey Jensen

9. Cory Paix

10. Payne Haas

11. Jack Gosiewski

12. Jordan Riki

13. Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

14. Tyson Smoothy

15. Kobe Hetherington

16. Ben Talty

17. Jaiyden Hunt

Reserves

18. Jesse Arthars

19. Va’a Semu

20. Jock Madden

21. Delouise Hoeter

22. Josh Rogers

Dolphins Form Analysis

Have the Dolphins run their race for 2025?

History suggests they can't win the premiership after leaking the dreaded 50+ points against the Roosters last week and their depth is being severely tested in these final few rounds.

Currently clinging on to eighth spot on the ladder, with the Roosters breathing down their necks, you get the feeling this is a must-win game for the Dolphins.

However, their form has certainly tailed off over the last month or so. I wasn't impressed with patchy wins over the struggling Cowboys and Warriors and when push came to shove (quite literally) last week, they were exposed, suffering a crushing 64-12 defeat at home to the Chooks.

Dolphins Team News

Francis Molo is out suspended, but veteran Kenny Bromwich joins the bench for his first game since Round 8. Mark Nicholls starts at prop.

Dolphins Team List

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

2. Jamayne Isaako

3. Jake Averillo

4. Max Feagai

5. Tevita Naufahu

6. Kodi Nikorima

7. Isaiya Katoa

8. Mark Nicholls

9. Jeremy Marshall-King

10. Aublix Tawha

11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

12. Oryn Keeley

13. Kurt Donoghoe

Interchange

14. Ray Stone

15. Connelly Lemuelu

16. Josh Kerr

17. Kenny Bromwich

Reserves

18. Peter Hola

19. LJ Nonu

20. Trai Fuller

21. Harrison Graham

22. James Walsh

Verdict

Brisbane Broncos v Dolphins

Both sides have been ravaged by injuries, but I think the Broncos' have the better depth to handle it.

Backing Brisbane to emerge victorious, Under 49.5 points and the Hammer to extend his incredible tryscoring run at Suncorp.

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