Dolphins vs Cronulla Sharks Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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With both the Dolphins and Cronulla Sharks stuck together on 24 points, this game has all the makings of a thriller between two in form sides.
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Dolphins team news
Jack Bostock misses out in what is a big blow for the Dolphins, Bostock having suffered a head injury whilst on Origin duty for New South Wales.
Squad: Trai Fuller, Jamayne Isaako, Jake Averillo, Herbie Farnworth, Tevita Naufahu, Kodi Nikorima, Bradley Schneider, Felise Kaufusi, Jeremy Marshall-King, Francis Molo, Connelly Lemuelu, Kulikefu Finefeuiaki, Morgan Knowles, Kurt Donoghoe, Tom Gilbert, Sebastian Su'a, Brian Pouniu, John Fineanganofo, Max Plath, Thomas Flegler
Cronulla Sharks team news
Both Briton Nikora and Jesse Colquhoun are expected to be unavailable for Cronulla Sharks who can at least call upon both Blayke Brailey and Addin Fonua-Blake.
Squad: William Kennedy, Sione Katoa, Jesse Ramien, KL Iro, Ronaldo Mulitalo, Braydon Trindall, Nicho Hynes, Thomas Hazelton, Blayke Brailey, Addin Fonua-Blake, Billy Burns, Teig Wilton, Cameron McInnes, Hohepa Puru, Siosifa Talakai, Oregon Kaufusi, Tuku Hau Tapuha, Mawene Hiroti, Niwhai Puru, Jayden Berrell
Dolphins vs Cronulla Sharks prediction
It will be difficult to separate these two teams on the field. Both have accumulated the same number of points with Cronulla Sharks having played a game less than the Dolphins. Cronulla hugely impressed last time out in their 16-28 win away at Brisbane Broncos whilst the Dolphins suffered an agonising defeat, losing by one point to Newcastle Knights.
There’s no doubt that these two sides are very well-matched on the field and individual plays will be critical across the 80 minutes as will how both teams defend under pressure. Expect plenty of chances to score at both ends but with home advantage in their favour, edging the Dolphins may be worth considering.
Dolphins vs Cronulla Sharks tip: Dolphins to win
