Overview

• Dolphins players Kodi Nikorima, Mark Nicholls, and Kenny Bromwich have withdrawn from their Round 1 match against the Rabbitohs to remain with their families during Cyclone Alfred.
• The NRL relocated the Dolphins' match from Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium to Parramatta's CommBank Stadium, citing safety concerns for players and fans.
• Bree Nikorima, Kodi Nikorima's partner, criticized the NRL for prioritizing the game over family safety, highlighting her pregnancy and flood-prone home.
• The Dolphins and Broncos have implemented measures to support players' families, including hotel accommodations and welfare checks during the cyclone.
• Cyclone Alfred is expected to make landfall on Friday as a Category 2 storm, with the potential to affect over 26,000 homes in southern Queensland.