Dolphins vs Melbourne Storm Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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Dolphins look to snap a four-match losing streak at home to a lowly Melbourne Storm.
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Dolphins team news
Jack Bostock could make his long-anticipated return following a lengthy ACL injury layoff with Kurt Donoghoe and Morgan Knowles also set to return from their respective injuries.
Squad: Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Jamayne Isaako, Herbie Farnworth, Jack Bostock, Selwyn Cobbo, Bradley Schneider, Isaiya Katoa, Tom Gilbert, Max Plath, Francis Molo, Connelly Lemuelu, Kulikefu Finefeuiaki, Morgan Knowles, Trai Fuller, Ray Stone, Thomas Flegler, Felise Kaufusi, Oryn Keeley, Tevita Naufahu, Kurt Donoghoe
Melbourne Storm team news
Craig Bellamy will be without both Jahrome Hughes and Alek MacDonald for the trip to Dolphins. Hughes has a head injury, whilst a hamstring problem keeps out MacDonald.
Squad: Sualauvi Faalogo, Will Warbrick, Jack Howarth, Nick Meaney, Hugo Peel, Cameron Munster, Tyran Wishart, Stefano Utoikamanu, Harry Grant, Josh King, Shawn Blore, Ativalu Lisati, Trent Loiero, Trent Toelau, Joe Chan, Davvy Moale, Cooper Clarke, Manaia Waitere, Josiah Pahulu, Jack Hetherington
Dolphins vs Melbourne Storm prediction
Melbourne Storm were crushed by South Sydney Rabbitohs most recently and if their backline performs as bad as they did in that game, then Dolphins should prove to be the beneficiaries. The home side are suffering through a losing streak and are expected to deploy a very attacking playstyle in this one.
We’ve seen the Dolphins play better when at home and restrict their opponents through a tough backline capable of forcing turnovers. When you also factor in the poor play of Melbourne Storm over the past month or so, backing the hosts warrants serious consideration.
Dolphins vs Melbourne Storm tip: Dolphins to win
