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Dolphins v Knights: Stone set to start; Bradman sent in
The Dolphins are the hottest team in the NRL right now and they'll be looking to continue the momentum that has seen them pile on 158 points in their past three matches.
After losing their first four games the Dolphins have turned things around in a big way to win seven of their past 10, including consecutive 10-try romps against the Dragons and Cowboys.
At the other end of the attacking scale the Knights have managed just 13 points per game in 2025 as they continue to search for a settled halves combination to steer the ship.
They did beat the Dolphins 26-12 back in Round 2 with Fletcher Sharpe and Jack Cogger calling the shots and those two men will again take charge in Perth on Saturday as they look to bounce back from a tough loss to the Roosters.
Match: Dolphins v Knights
Round 16 -
home Team
Dolphins
9th Position
away Team
Knights
13th Position
Venue: HBF Park, Perth
Team News
Dolphins: Ray Stone comes into the starting side an hour before kick-off with Mark Nicholls going to the bench. Aublix Tawha has also been added to the bench for his NRL debut. Maroons star Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow remained in Perth after Origin and will back up. Tabuai-Fidow's return will see Jake Averillo shift to the centres, with Max Feagai dropping back to the reserves. Young gun Isaiya Katoa will captain the side for the first time.
Knights: Kalyn Ponga will also remain in Perth to link up with the Knights. The fullback has been battling an ankle injury in recent weeks but coach Adam O'Brien said he would play against the Dolphins after being rested in the match following Origin I. Fletcher Sharpe has been named at five-eighth after missing last week's game with a calf injury but will line up this weekend. Newcastle have also received a major boost with Bradman Best on track to complete his comeback from a hamstring injury while Dom Young comes straight into the side in his first game since departing the Roosters.
Match: Dolphins v Knights
Round 16 -
home Team
Dolphins
away Team
Knights
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Hamiso Tabuai-FidowFullback for Knights is number 1 Kalyn Ponga
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Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne IsaakoWinger for Knights is number 2 Dominic Young
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Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Jake AverilloCentre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai
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Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie FarnworthCentre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best
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Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Jack BostockWinger for Knights is number 18 James Schiller
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Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi NikorimaFive-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Fletcher Sharpe
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Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Isaiya KatoaHalfback for Knights is number 7 Jack Cogger
Forwards
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Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Francis MoloProp for Knights is number 8 Tyson Frizell
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Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-KingHooker for Knights is number 9 Jayden Brailey
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Prop for Dolphins is number 16 Ray StoneProp for Knights is number 10 Mat Croker
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2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Dylan Lucas
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2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Oryn Keeley2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Kai Pearce-Paul
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Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Kurt DonoghoeLock for Knights is number 13 Phoenix Crossland
Interchange
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 10 Mark NichollsInterchange for Knights is number 14 Brodie Jones
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Harrison GrahamInterchange for Knights is number 15 Thomas Cant
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Connelly LemueluInterchange for Knights is number 16 Jermaine McEwen
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Interchange for Dolphins is number 20 Aublix TawhaInterchange for Knights is number 17 Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana
Reserves
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Replacement for Dolphins is number 18 Sean O'SullivanReplacement for Knights is number 19 Jackson Hastings
Match Officials
- Referee: Grant Atkins
- Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
- Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
- Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Dolphins have scored 62 points but have lost both games played in Perth.
- The Knights have won two of their three games played in Perth but have yet to play at HBF Park.
- Dolphins centre Herbie Farnworth is on an eight-game try scoring streak.
- The Knights have the second-best defensive record in the competition.
- Dolphins winger Jamayne Isaako has scored 62 points in his past three games.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
