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The Dolphins<\/a> will be without Kurt Donoghoe<\/a> for their season opener against the South Sydney Rabbitohs<\/a> after the 24-year-old re-injured his hamstring that was previously strained during the preseason.<\/p>\n Donoghoe had earned the starting hooker role following an impressive campaign last year, and in light of Jeremy Marshall-King’s ongoing knee injury, which will sideline him for the first three months of the season.<\/p>\n The Dolphins<\/a> are targeting Donoghoe’s return for Round 3 against the Cronulla Sharks<\/a>.<\/p>\n A versatile member of the Dolphins’ squad, Donoghoe can cover several positions across the spine.<\/p>\n He made his NRL<\/a> debut with the club during their inaugural season and established himself with a consistent first-grade campaign last year.<\/p>\n In his absence, Brad Schneider<\/a> is suspected to move from the bench to start at hooker.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Max Plath<\/a> is set to play at 14 for the Dolphins’ reserve-grade team this weekend as he continues his comeback from an ACL injury.<\/p>\n Get set for the footy with the FREE Zero Tackle 2026 NRL Season Guide!<\/a> Packed with 130+ pages of player profiles, team previews, insights and analysis, the 2026 NRL Season Guide<\/a> is built for fans who want the full picture. Download your free Season Guide HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n
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