NRL Rookie of the Year Jack Bostock is training at center for the Dolphins, as coach Kristian Woolf shakes up the team ahead of the 2024 season. The move puts pressure on Jake Averillo, who could be shifted to five-eighth. The Dolphins are looking to improve their defense after conceding the 10th-most points in the 2023 season.
NRL Rookie of the Year Jack Bostock has been spotted training in the Dolphins ’ centres, as coach Kristian Woolf throws down the gauntlet in a sign no position is safe.
However, the recruitment of former Wests Tigers phenom Junior Tupou and Dragons flyer Max Feagai has given the Dolphins more options out wide, with Jamayne Isaako a certain starter on one flank.A Bostock shift would apply pressure on Jake Averillo to keep his place. However, the former Bulldog also spent the latter stages of 2024 at five-eighth, with Kodi Nikorima moving to a bench utility role.
The Dolphins conceded the 10th-most points in the campaign, and missed a maiden finals berth in their round 27 defeat to Newcastle. “ is where you win or lose games, the stats show it, so if you can keep teams below 18 points you’re going to finish in the top four. That’s our aim for the year.”
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