Dolphins vs Broncos
Round 23 2026, Saturday 8 August 2026
Verdict: Dolphins by 13
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Result: Dolphins 40 defeated Broncos 32 ✓ Tip correct
Match facts
- Kick-off
- Sat 8 Aug, 5:30pm AEST
- Venue
- Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
- Ladder going in
- Dolphins 5th, Broncos 15th
- Referee
- Todd Smith
- Crowd
- 50,188
- Weather
- Fine, good ground
How the experts tipped
Dolphins 100%0% Broncos
| Expert | Tip | Tip correct |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Baker | Dolphins | ✓ |
| Chris Barrett | Dolphins | ✓ |
| Zoe Samios | Dolphins | ✓ |
| Zac Bailey | Dolphins | ✓ |
| Frances Howe | Dolphins | ✓ |
| Christian Nicolussi | Dolphins | ✓ |
| Billie Eder | Dolphins | ✓ |
| Adrian Proszenko | Dolphins | ✓ |
| Dan Walsh | Dolphins | ✓ |
| Andrew Johns | Dolphins | ✓ |
| Emma Kemp | Dolphins | ✓ |
| Neil Breen | Dolphins | ✓ |
Going in
| Club | Ladder going in | Last five, oldest first | Model rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | 5th | WLLWW | +3.2 |
| Broncos | 15th | LLWLL | -5.3 |
Last five games
Dolphins
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 22 | at Dragons | W 28–22 |
| Round 20 | v Cowboys | W 36–16 |
| Round 19 | v Sharks | L 0–66 |
| Round 18 | at Knights | L 12–13 |
| Round 17 | v Warriors | W 26–24 |
Broncos
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 22 | v Knights | L 6–30 |
| Round 21 | at Cowboys | L 10–18 |
| Round 20 | at Panthers | W 14–12 |
| Round 18 | v Sharks | L 16–28 |
| Round 17 | v Roosters | L 18–24 |
Head to head since 2024
| Season | Round | Game | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Round 4 | Broncos v Dolphins | 26–12 | Suncorp Stadium |
| 2025 | Round 24 | Broncos v Dolphins | 38–28 | Suncorp Stadium |
| 2025 | Round 4 | Dolphins v Broncos | 12–20 | Suncorp Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 26 | Dolphins v Broncos | 40–6 | Suncorp Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 6 | Broncos v Dolphins | 28–14 | Suncorp Stadium |
Team lists
Dolphins
- 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow Fullback
- 2 Jamayne Isaako Winger
- 3 Jack Bostock Centre
- 4 Herbie Farnworth Centre
- 5 Selwyn Cobbo Winger
- 6 Kodi Nikorima Five-Eighth
- 7 Isaiya Katoa (c) Halfback
- 8 Thomas Flegler Prop
- 9 Jeremy Marshall-King Hooker
- 10 Francis Molo Prop
- 11 Connelly Lemuelu 2nd Row
- 12 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 2nd Row
- 13 Morgan Knowles Lock
- 14 Kurt Donoghoe Interchange
- 15 Max Plath Interchange
- 16 Tom Gilbert (c) Interchange
- 17 Felise Kaufusi Interchange
- 19 Bradley Schneider Reserve
- 20 Brian Pouniu Reserve
Coach: Kristian Woolf
Broncos
- 1 Reece Walsh Fullback
- 2 Josiah Karapani Winger
- 3 Kotoni Staggs Centre
- 4 Deine Mariner Centre
- 5 Grant Anderson Winger
- 6 Ezra Mam Five-Eighth
- 7 Thomas Duffy Halfback
- 8 Xavier Willison Prop
- 9 Billy Walters Hooker
- 10 Payne Haas Prop
- 11 Jaiyden Hunt 2nd Row
- 12 Jordan Riki 2nd Row
- 13 Patrick Carrigan (c) Lock
- 14 Ben Hunt Reserve
- 15 Va'a Semu Interchange
- 16 Ben Talty Interchange
- 17 Gehamat Shibasaki Interchange
- 18 Jack Gosiewski Reserve
- 20 Blake Mozer Interchange
Coach: Michael Maguire
Numbers as named by each club on nrl.com. Changes are measured against the club's previous game.
Why the model leaned this way
Going in, Dolphins rated +3.2 and Broncos -5.3 on our scale, a gap of 8.5 points, plus 4.5 points for playing at their own ground.
Scoring
- Dolphins
- Tries Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 24', Connelly Lemuelu 27', Jamayne Isaako 33', Herbie Farnworth 39', Connelly Lemuelu 50', Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 67', Selwyn Cobbo 71'
- Goals 6/7
- Half-time 24
- Broncos
- Tries Ezra Mam 3', Ezra Mam 6', Deine Mariner 13', Xavier Willison 20', Ezra Mam 35'
- Goals 5/5, pen Reece Walsh 59'
- Half-time 30
Draw, teams and scoring: nrl.com match centre. Expert tips: The Sydney Morning Herald panel.