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2026 pre-season

Red said:
Only 3 weeks away from the first pre-season game. Going to be a huge season! Looks like 29 places have been filled so I guess no new signings until the year has started.
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how did you get 29 we got 3 spaces to fillhttps://www.dolphinsnrl.com.au/teams/?competition=111&team=500723
 
mr_c said:
how did you get 29 we got 3 spaces to fillhttps://www.dolphinsnrl.com.au/teams/?competition=111&team=500723
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Zero Tackle. Club website is often VERY tardy when it comes to updating the info.
 
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Halves & Hooker
The Dolphins’ playmaking group combines leadership and composure.
Kodi Nikorima (2026) – 222 NRL appearances
A calming organiser and one of the most experienced voices in the squad, bringing control and clarity to the spine.
Isaiya Katoa (2028) – 68 NRL appearances
The Dolphins 2025 Best Back, continues his rapid rise after captaining the side in 2025 and representing Tonga at the Pacific Championships.
Brad Schneider (2026) – 44 NRL appearances
A new addition for 2026, adding depth and competition in the halves.
Jeremy Marshall-King (2028) – 151 NRL appearances
Dolphin's hooker with powerful attack, provides speed, toughness and leadership through the middle.
Backs
The Dolphins boast a backline stacked with proven internationals, representative stars and high-ceiling young talent.
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (2027) – 107 NRL appearances
An Origin player and the club’s leading try-scorer in 2025 (22 tries), continuing to electrify from fullback.
Herbie Farnworth (2027) – 118 NRL appearances
Reigning Player of the Year for the Dolphin's in 2025, crossing for 12 tries in 19 games and representing England in the Ashes. Playing in the position of centre.
Jack Bostock (2027) – 40 NRL appearances
The winger set for a Round 10 return from an ACL injury after an explosive start to the 2025 season.
Jake Averillo (2026) – 125 NRL appearances
Averillo played at centre in 2025 and is a versatile and reliable option across the backline, finishing 2025 with 11 tries.
Jamayne Isaako (2026) – 160 NRL appearances
The winger is the club’s all-time leading point-scorer for 2025, coming off another strong representative campaign with the Kiwis.
Kurt Donoghoe (2027) – 40 NRL appearances
The Dolphins’ Best Forward and Most Consistent Player in 2025, offering rare versatility across the spine, back five and middle. Donoghoe is the perfect utility player.
LJ Nonu (2027) – 0 NRL appearances
A rising winger continuing his development within the system.
Selwyn Cobbo (2026) – 83 NRL appearances
A major addition for 2026, capable of impacting at centre, wing or fullback.
Tevita Naufahu (2027) – 7 NRL appearances
The club’s Rookie of the Year, bringing energy and strike on the wing.
Trai Fuller (2026) – 16 NRL appearances
A dynamic fullback who also impressed on the international stage, scoring four tries for Australia in the Prime Minister’s XIII on the wing.
Forwards
Depth through the middle and on the edges may be the Dolphins’ biggest weapon in 2026, with Origin-calibre forwards, international representatives and key reinforcements returning from injury.
Elijah Rasmussen (2027) – 0 NRL appearances
A powerful young player with enormous upside, ready to push for opportunity.
Connelly Lemuelu (2027) – 85 NRL appearances
A consistent edge forward.
Daniel Saifiti (2027) – 191 NRL appearances
A marquee prop returning from injury, bringing size, power and Origin-level impact.
Felise Kaufusi (2027) – 223 NRL appearances
Veteran leadership and premiership-winning steel.
Francis Molo (2026) – 154 NRL appearances
A powerful middle forward who represented Samoa at the Pacific Championships.
Kulikefu Finefeuiaki (2027) – 57 NRL appearances
An explosive edge forward, part of the Queensland Origin squad and a Pacific Championships representative for Tonga.
Max Plath (2027) – 31 NRL appearances
Returning from an ACL injury, a high-effort utility.
Oryn Keeley (2026) – 24 NRL appearances
An energetic and aggressive young forward who cemented himself at the NRL level.
Ray Stone (2026) – 92 NRL appearances
Intensity personified, offering punch and versatility through the middle.
Sebastian Su’a (2027) – 1 NRL appearance for the Knights
A developing forward building momentum within the system.
Thomas Flegler (2027) – 100 NRL appearances
Set to return from injury, adding serious strike power to the middle rotation.
Tom Gilbert (2028) – 68 NRL appearances
An Origin forward returning from a long rehab, primed to make an immediate impact.
Morgan Knowles (2027) – 247 Super League appearances
An experienced international forward beginning his NRL chapter in 2026 at the Dolphins.
Brian Pouniu – 0 NRL appearances
A promising young middle continuing to develop within the squad.




this suggest 28
 
With both feagai and walsh gone, we have gone back to having 28 of the top 30 filled. On the NRL website it has 27 but that's due to Knowles still not being on there
 
Liverbird with Phins up said:
Doesn't look like anyone else is coming in. I am comfortable having 1 or 2 spots open for any opportunity that may arise during the season.
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Halves are a worry if either of our first 2 choices are injured or otherwise unavailable but that's the case for most teams.
 
Red said:
Halves are a worry if either of our first 2 choices are injured or otherwise unavailable but that's the case for most teams.
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yeah i hate to see us not sign kodi too as would see us only had 2 nrl experienced full time halfs
 
Red said:
Halves are a worry if either of our first 2 choices are injured or otherwise unavailable but that's the case for most teams.
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Averillo straight into 5/8, Synider straight into 1/2.
 
Josh said:
Averillo straight into 5/8, Synider straight into 1/2.
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That would hold on for a while only because we have a smoking backline and a decent set of forwards. That being said Schneider could shine with a different set of tools at his disposal, but Kodi and Izzy are different beans. Top 5 halves combo in the game easy.
 
yonathonjoung said:
That would hold on for a while only because we have a smoking backline and a decent set of forwards. That being said Schneider could shine with a different set of tools at his disposal, but Kodi and Izzy are different beans. Top 5 halves combo in the game easy.
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💯 Our team has so many points in it. Just a question of defending the points this year.
 

Averillo training at 6 on occasions.

Shuffling the back-line with so many options.

I like his speed and running at the line for a 6 next to Katoa. I know we shall it in limited spells. However, gaining more of a combo, with Katoa organising both sides and talking full control could see that combo being lethal. With his confidence at a high, I and see Katoa creating so much for him at 6.
 
Liverbird with Phins up said:

Averillo training at 6 on occasions.

Shuffling the back-line with so many options.

I like his speed and running at the line for a 6 next to Katoa. I know we shall it in limited spells. However, gaining more of a combo, with Katoa organising both sides and talking full control could see that combo being lethal. With his confidence at a high, I and see Katoa creating so much for him at 6.
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Avo and the hammer were combining for so many slice through line breaks last year it was insane. 50m out or more didn't matter they would just go wide together and one would put the other through and off they went.

I find it hard to imagine not having Kodi at 6. Bit of a bias but I do love his handy ball skills and nippy moves alongside the golden hands and endless time of Izzy. They both have a bit of magic about them. Avo I can see cutting through or making defense's panic and gaps appearing in the middle of he plays 6, but it doesn't feel as natural as Izzy and Kodi.
 
Liverbird with Phins up said:

Averillo training at 6 on occasions.

Shuffling the back-line with so many options.

I like his speed and running at the line for a 6 next to Katoa. I know we shall it in limited spells. However, gaining more of a combo, with Katoa organising both sides and talking full control could see that combo being lethal. With his confidence at a high, I and see Katoa creating so much for him at 6.
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It might be his best position.
 
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