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Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow says Billy Slater's tips and a desire to end a three-game losing streak has him primed to fire against the Broncos.

Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow wants to "get one back" on Brisbane and put his side's faltering season back on track in the derby showdown at the Gabba.

The Dolphins have been hammered three games in a row and the second 'Battle of Brisbane' on Saturday night comes at just the right time to refocus a side that's conceded 136 points in those three outings.

Tabuai-Fidow experienced the highs of a 32-6 win with Queensland on Wednesday night to wrap up the State of Origin series, before a 48-20 humbling from Parramatta on Saturday with the Dolphins.

The man known as Hammer was superb against the Eels with two tries, but the loss has the Dolphins in 11th spot on the ladder and in danger of slipping out of finals contention.

The Broncos won the round four derby 18-12 in a thriller and Tabuai-Fidow wants to turn the tables.

"After Origin, I was keen get to stuck in and do well with the boys at the Dolphins," he told AAP.

"The scoreboard didn't show it (against the Eels) but we won the second half (16-6) and went back to what works for us.

"If we stick to that we will be in more games. Everyone has got fire in their belly.

"We've had three big losses in a row but this week against the Broncos I am sure the boys will be up for it. We want to get one back on them."

Whether Tabuai-Fidow plays against Reece Walsh will be determined by the NRL judiciary on Tuesday night when the electric Broncos custodian answers a contrary conduct charge to explain his foul-mouthed rant at the end of the 18-12 loss to the Titans.

"There is competition there but it is healthy competition. It is a good challenge for myself after we've all seen what Reecey can do at Origin and club level," Tabuai-Fidow said.

"Across the board the Broncos are dangerous but we will get back to work on our own game and be ready to go."

Tabuai-Fidow said the Maroons' camp was an opportunity to develop the communication side of his game as a custodian, an aspect of coach Slater's play that was supreme.

"I learned so much from Billy. Even though I played centre (for Queensland) he is still one of the best fullbacks to play the game," Tabuai-Fidow said.

"I feel as though my chat on the field this year has been good but I just need to keep working on it.

"Having that number one on my back again is special to me. It is my favourite position and where I can roam around the field.

"Hopefully I can get some more meat pies (tries).

"You've seen what we were able to achieve at the start of the year and if we can get back to that we can play finals footy."