The numbers that jump off the page tell the story of a commanding victory at Suncorp Stadium on Friday, 21 August. The Dolphins put on a clinical display in Round 25, powering past the Parramatta Eels 34–16 to lock in another crucial two points. Heading into the clash, the market had the home side firmly on radars with Dolphins 1.2→1.18 (firmed), and they certainly delivered for punters who backed them to get the job done.
Both sides arrived at Suncorp Stadium coming off morale-boosting wins in their previous outings—the Dolphins having taken down Manly Sea Eagles 22–0, and the Parramatta Eels edging out North Queensland Cowboys 32–30. However, it was the Dolphins who carried that momentum forward under the Friday night lights, controlling the contest from early on and leaving the visitors chasing shadows.
How the tips went
Let's look back at how our published selections fared in this Round 25 encounter. Honesty is everything, so we grade every pick straight down the line.
First up, our Head to Head selection on the Dolphins to win came through cleanly. With a pre-match price sitting at 1.25 and strong market support leading into kick-off, the home side never really looked troubled on their way to the 34–16 scoreline, banking a well-deserved win.
On the other hand, our second tip on the Parramatta Eels at the line (+13.5) didn't quite find its mark. The Eels fought hard throughout the contest, but the Dolphins' late scoring pushed the final margin out to 18 points, meaning the line selection finished as a loss.