The Bulldogs entire the Origin period absolutely flying but without their star this clash against the Dolphins shapes as a danger game.
Captain Stephen Crichton, prop Max King and lock Kurt Mann are all on Origin duty, while Jacob Kiraz (calf) and Daniel Suluka-Fifita (concussion) are also out.
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Blake Wilson comes in on the wing, Bailey Hayward starts at lock and Blake Taaffe lines up at centre for the first time in his NRL career in his first start this year.
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In a timely boost Josh Curran returns from suspension in the front row and Lipoi Hopoi partners him up front, while Jake Turpin and Sam Hughes join the bench.
Dolphins speedster Jake Averillo replaces Queensland star Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow at fullback and Max Feagai comes into the centres.
Skipper Tom Gilbert is out with a pectoral injury, with Connelly Lemuelu starting in the back row and Oryn Keeley joins the bench.
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