Cronulla Sharks vs Dolphins Preview & Prediction | 2025 NRL | Regular Season
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Two teams locked in the congested mid-table battle clash at PointsBet Stadium.
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Cronulla Sharks team news
The Sharks have a relatively stable lineup, with Daniel Atkinson's return providing a utility option from the bench. Billy Burns moves to the extended bench.
Squad: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Siosifa Talakai 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes 14. Daniel Atkinson 15. Jesse Colquhoun 16. Toby Rudolf 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele 18. Billy Burns 19. Hohepa Puru 20. Niwhai Puru 21. Michael Gabrael 22. Jayden Berrell
Dolphins team news
The Dolphins have suffered a blow with playmaker Kodi Nikorima sidelined with a hamstring injury, paving the way for Sean O'Sullivan to step into the halves. All eyes will be on superstar fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow to see if he backs up from State of Origin.
Squad: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Max Feagai 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jake Averillo 6. Sean O’Sullivan 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Francis Molo 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Mark Nicholls 11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 12. Oryn Keeley 13. Kurt Donoghoe 14. Aublix Tawha 15. Connelly Lemuelu 16. Ray Stone 17. Josh Kerr 18. Harrison Graham 19. Trai Fuller 20. Tevita Naufahu 21. LJ Nonu 22. Peter Hola
Cronulla Sharks vs Dolphins prediction
Both Cronulla and the Dolphins are coming off a bye and desperate to establish themselves in the top eight and away from the large contingent chasing a finals berth.
The Cronulla Sharks (10th) entered their bye week on a form slump, having lost four of their past five matches, including a 24-point loss to the Melbourne Storm in Round 17.
The Dolphins (7th) are one of the form teams of the competition, also coming off a bye but having won four out of their last five encounters. Their last outing was a high-scoring 50-28 win over the South Sydney Rabbitohs in Round 17.
Hooker Blayke Brailey has been a defensive workhorse, leading his team's efforts with a mammoth 730 tackles this season. He is also looking to run more recently and may look to take advantage when the forwards start to fatigue.
The “Hammer” Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has been electric in 2025, currently sitting as the NRL's leading try-scorer with 15 tries.
The Dolphins have had the Sharks' number since entering the competition, winning each of their two previous encounters. They will be aiming to maintain their perfect record against the Cronulla side.
This is a classic desperation vs. momentum clash. The Sharks must find their early-season form to overcome a confident and high-flying Dolphins outfit.
Cronulla Sharks vs Dolphins tip: Cronulla to win
