Dolphins vs Bulldogs
Round 10 2026, Thursday 7 May 2026
Verdict: Dolphins by 7
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Result: Dolphins 44 defeated Bulldogs 12 ✓ Tip correct
Match facts
- Kick-off
- Thu 7 May, 7:50pm AEST
- Venue
- Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
- Ladder going in
- Dolphins 11th, Bulldogs 12th
- Referee
- Grant Atkins
- Crowd
- 16,143
- Weather
- Fine, good ground
How the experts tipped
Dolphins 92%8% Bulldogs
| Expert | Tip | Tip correct |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Baker | Dolphins | ✓ |
| Chris Barrett | Dolphins | ✓ |
| Zoe Samios | Bulldogs | ✗ |
| 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 | 11th | LLLLW | +0.4 |
| Bulldogs | 12th | LWLLL | -2.1 |
Last five games
Dolphins
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 9 | v Storm | W 28–10 |
| Round 8 | at Warriors | L 18–20 |
| Round 7 | v Panthers | L 22–23 |
| Round 5 | v Sea Eagles | L 18–52 |
| Round 4 | at Broncos | L 12–26 |
Bulldogs
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 9 | v Cowboys | L 12–28 |
| Round 8 | at Broncos | L 12–32 |
| Round 7 | at Eels | L 20–38 |
| Round 6 | v Panthers | W 32–16 |
| Round 5 | at Rabbitohs | L 24–32 |
Head to head since 2024
| Season | Round | Game | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Round 12 | Bulldogs v Dolphins | 8–44 | Accor Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 24 | Bulldogs v Dolphins | 30–10 | Salter Oval |
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 Bradley Schneider Reserve
- 7 Isaiya Katoa (c) Halfback
- 8 Thomas Flegler Prop
- 9 Max Plath Hooker
- 10 Francis Molo Prop
- 11 Connelly Lemuelu 2nd Row
- 12 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 2nd Row
- 13 Morgan Knowles Lock
- 14 Ray Stone Interchange
- 15 Tom Gilbert (c) Interchange
- 16 Felise Kaufusi Interchange
- 18 Kodi Nikorima Five-Eighth
- 19 Jeremy Marshall-King Interchange
- 21 Tevita Naufahu Reserve
Coach: Kristian Woolf
Bulldogs
- 1 Connor Tracey Fullback
- 2 Jonathan Sua Winger
- 3 Bronson Xerri Centre
- 4 Stephen Crichton (c) Centre
- 5 Enari Tuala Winger
- 7 Lachlan Galvin Halfback
- 8 Samuel Hughes Prop
- 9 Bailey Hayward Hooker
- 10 Leo Thompson Prop
- 11 Sitili Tupouniua 2nd Row
- 12 Jacob Preston 2nd Row
- 13 Jaeman Salmon Lock
- 14 Alekolasimi Jones Interchange
- 15 Sean O'Sullivan Five-Eighth
- 16 Harry Hayes Interchange
- 17 Josh Curran Interchange
- 20 Lipoi Hopoi Interchange
- 21 Jethro Rinakama Reserve
- 23 Logan Spinks Reserve
Coach: Cameron Ciraldo
In Alekolasimi Jones, Harry Hayes, Sean O'Sullivan
Out Jake Turpin, Kurt Mann, Lipoi Hopoi, Matt Burton
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 +0.4 and Bulldogs -2.1 on our scale, a gap of 2.5 points, plus 4.5 points for playing at their own ground.
Scoring
- Dolphins
- Tries Jamayne Isaako 20', Selwyn Cobbo 31', Jamayne Isaako 37', Jamayne Isaako 44', Jeremy Marshall-King 56', Jack Bostock 60', Kodi Nikorima 65', Selwyn Cobbo 77'
- Goals 6/8
- Half-time 14
- Bulldogs
- Tries Jaeman Salmon 8', Stephen Crichton 25'
- Goals 1/2, pen Stephen Crichton 16'
- Half-time 12
Draw, teams and scoring: nrl.com match centre. Expert tips: The Sydney Morning Herald panel.