Dolphins vs Eels
Round 25 2026, Friday 21 August 2026
Verdict: Dolphins by 14
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Result: Dolphins 34 defeated Eels 16 ✓ Tip correct
Match facts
- Kick-off
- Fri 21 Aug, 8:00pm AEST
- Venue
- Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
- Ladder going in
- Dolphins 4th, Eels 13th
- Referee
- Gerard Sutton
- Crowd
- 24,728
- Weather
- Fine, good ground
How the experts tipped
Dolphins 100%0% Eels
| 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 | 4th | LWWWW | +4.3 |
| Eels | 13th | LLWLW | -4.9 |
Last five games
Dolphins
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 24 | at Sea Eagles | W 22–0 |
| Round 23 | v Broncos | W 40–32 |
| Round 22 | at Dragons | W 28–22 |
| Round 20 | v Cowboys | W 36–16 |
| Round 19 | v Sharks | L 0–66 |
Eels
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 24 | v Cowboys | W 32–30 |
| Round 23 | at Rabbitohs | L 24–28 |
| Round 22 | at Wests Tigers | W 16–13 |
| Round 21 | v Panthers | L 18–24 |
| Round 19 | at Roosters | L 12–28 |
Head to head since 2024
| Season | Round | Game | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Round 10 | Eels v Dolphins | 16–20 | CommBank Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 7 | Eels v Dolphins | 16–44 | TIO 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 Tom Gilbert Prop
- 11 Max Plath Interchange
- 12 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 2nd Row
- 13 Morgan Knowles Lock
- 14 Ray Stone Interchange
- 15 Francis Molo Interchange
- 16 Felise Kaufusi Interchange
- 17 Brian Pouniu 2nd Row
- 18 Bradley Schneider Reserve
- 19 Jake Averillo Reserve
Coach: Kristian Woolf
Eels
- 1 Apa Twidle Centre
- 2 Brian Kelly Winger
- 3 Will Penisini Centre
- 4 Jordan Samrani Reserve
- 5 Josh Addo-Carr Winger
- 6 Ronald Volkman Five-Eighth
- 7 Mitchell Moses (c) Halfback
- 8 Luca Moretti Prop
- 9 Tallyn Da Silva Hooker
- 10 Junior Paulo Prop
- 11 Jack Williams 2nd Row
- 12 Kitione Kautoga 2nd Row
- 13 Jack De Belin Reserve
- 14 Harrison Edwards Interchange
- 15 Saxon Pryke Lock
- 16 Teancum Brown Interchange
- 17 Jezaiah Funa Interchange
- 18 Sean Russell Fullback
- 19 Kelma Tuilagi Interchange
Coach: Jason Ryles
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 +4.3 and Eels -4.9 on our scale, a gap of 9.2 points, plus 4.5 points for playing at their own ground.
Scoring
- Dolphins
- Tries Herbie Farnworth 24', Selwyn Cobbo 28', Jamayne Isaako 35', Jamayne Isaako 47', Max Plath 58', Herbie Farnworth 78'
- Goals 5/6
- Half-time 16
- Eels
- Tries Ronald Volkman 6', Brian Kelly 19', Kelma Tuilagi 70'
- Goals 2/3
- Half-time 10
Draw, teams and scoring: nrl.com match centre. Expert tips: The Sydney Morning Herald panel.