Dolphins vs Penrith Panthers Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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It will be interesting to see how Penrith Panthers respond away to Dolphins after suffering their first defeat of the season.
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Dolphins team news
Kristian Woolf will be without both Kurt Donoghoe and Jeremy Marshall-King with both ruled out through injury. Donoghoe is the only player to be withdrawn from the last Dolphins squad.
Squad: Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Jamayne Isaako, Jake Averillo, Herbie Farnworth, Selwyn Cobbo, Kodi Nikorima, Isaiya Katoa, Tom Gilbert, Max Plath, Felise Kaufusi, Connelly Lemuelu, Kulikefu Finefeuiaki, Morgan Knowles, Bradley Schneider, Thomas Flegler, Ray Stone, Francis Molo, Oryn Keeley, Trai Fuller, Brian Pouniu, Tevita Naufahu, Lewis Symonds
Penrith Panthers team news
Liam Martin is set for a period on the sidelines with a knee problem and is a big miss for Penrith Panthers, who are also without Casey McLean due to suspension.
Squad: Dylan Edwards, Thomas Jenkins, Paul Alamoti, Izack Tago, Brian To'o, Blaize Talagi, Nathan Cleary, Moses Leota, Mitch Kenny, Lindsay Smith, Isaiah Papali'i, Luke Garner, Isaah Yeo, Jack Cogger, Scott Sorensen, Kalani Going, Billy Phillips, Sione Fonua, Freddy Lussick, Luron Patea, Jack Cole, Jesse McLean
Dolphins vs Penrith Panthers prediction
Penrith Panthers’ 100% NRL record this season came to an abrupt end at the hands of Canterbury Bulldogs and now Nathan Cleary and co are looking to bounce back with immediate effect, ensuring they keep hold of top spot in the table by beating a Dolphins side who are back in action following a bye-week after a disappointing stretch.
Defensively, the Dolphins have been ripped apart recently, giving up 52 points at home to Manly Sea Eagles and that does not bode well for them against a team of Penrith’s offensive class. This is a fixture that should see the visitors dominate, so expect Penrith to get back to winning ways.
Dolphins vs Penrith Panthers tip: Penrith Panthers to win with -12.5 handicap
