Dolphins vs Canterbury Bulldogs Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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Canterbury Bulldogs are trying to avoid a fourth consecutive NRL defeat as they face Dolphins.
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Dolphins team news
Dolphins are boosted by the return of both Jeremy Marshall-King and Kodi Nikorima to the squad after having missed time through injury and suspension respectively.
Squad: Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Jamayne Isaako, Jack Bostock, Herbie Farnworth, Selwyn Cobbo, Bradley Schneider, Isaiya Katoa, Thomas Flegler, Max Plath, Francis Molo, Connelly Lemuelu, Kulikefu Finefeuiaki, Morgan Knowles, Ray Stone, Tom Gilbert, Felise Kaufusi, Oryn Keeley, Kodi Nikorima, Jeremy Marshall-King, Trai Fuller, Tevita Naufahu, Lewis Symonds
Canterbury Bulldogs team news
Canterbury Bulldogs will be without Kurt Mann and Jake Turpin for the trip to Dolphins with Mann nursing a head injury and Turpin a bicep problem.
Squad: Connor Tracey, Jonathan Sua, Bronson Xerri, Stephen Crichton, Enari Tuala, Matt Burton, Lachlan Galvin, Samuel Hughes, Bailey Hayward, Leo Thompson, Sitili Tupouniua, Jacob Preston, Jaeman Salmon, Alekolasimi Jones, Sean O'Sullivan, Harry Hayes, Josh Curran, Marcelo Montoya, Lipoi Hopoi, Jethro Rinakama, Gordon Chan Kum Tong, Logan Spinks
Dolphins vs Canterbury Bulldogs prediction
Dolphins’ last NRL fixture saw them significantly impress, dispatching Melbourne Storm 28-10 at Suncorp Stadium. Both offensively and defensively, Kristian Woolf’s side were dominant and with new-found confidence coursing through his squad, expect the Dolphins to fly out of the traps against a Canterbury Bulldogs side who can’t get anything going at present.
When considering that the Bulldogs have shipped 98 points over their most recent three games, all of which have ended in defeat, it’s easy to see why Dolphins should be considered favourites heading into this encounter. They’ve been playing significantly better than their opponents and that should be reflected in the final result between the two teams. Back Woolf’s men to claim the spoils and extend Canterbury’s losing run.
Dolphins vs Canterbury Bulldogs tip: Dolphins to win
