Dolphins vs Panthers
Round 7 2026, Friday 17 April 2026
Verdict: Panthers by 11
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Result: Panthers 23 defeated Dolphins 22 ✓ Tip correct
Match facts
- Kick-off
- Fri 17 Apr, 8:00pm AEST
- Venue
- TIO Stadium, Darwin
- Ladder going in
- Dolphins 12th, Panthers 1st
- Referee
- Adam Gee
- Crowd
- 12,570
- Weather
- Fine, good ground
How the experts tipped
Dolphins 8%92% Panthers
| Expert | Tip | Tip correct |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Baker | Panthers | ✓ |
| Chris Barrett | Panthers | ✓ |
| Zoe Samios | Panthers | ✓ |
| Zac Bailey | Panthers | ✓ |
| Frances Howe | Panthers | ✓ |
| Christian Nicolussi | Panthers | ✓ |
| Billie Eder | Panthers | ✓ |
| Adrian Proszenko | Panthers | ✓ |
| Dan Walsh | Panthers | ✓ |
| Andrew Johns | Dolphins | ✗ |
| Emma Kemp | Panthers | ✓ |
| Neil Breen | Panthers | ✓ |
Going in
| Club | Ladder going in | Last five, oldest first | Model rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | 12th | LWWLL | -1.1 |
| Panthers | 1st | WWWWL | +10.3 |
Last five games
Dolphins
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 5 | v Sea Eagles | L 18–52 |
| Round 4 | at Broncos | L 12–26 |
| Round 3 | at Sharks | W 38–10 |
| Round 2 | v Titans | W 18–14 |
| Round 1 | v Rabbitohs | L 30–40 |
Panthers
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 6 | at Bulldogs | L 16–32 |
| Round 5 | v Storm | W 50–10 |
| Round 4 | v Eels | W 48–20 |
| Round 3 | at Roosters | W 40–4 |
| Round 2 | v Sharks | W 26–6 |
Head to head since 2024
| Season | Round | Game | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Round 6 | Dolphins v Panthers | 30–12 | Suncorp Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 20 | Panthers v Dolphins | 28–26 | BlueBet Stadium |
Team lists
Dolphins
- 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow Fullback
- 2 Jamayne Isaako Winger
- 3 Jake Averillo Centre
- 4 Herbie Farnworth Centre
- 5 Selwyn Cobbo Winger
- 6 Kodi Nikorima Five-Eighth
- 7 Isaiya Katoa (c) Halfback
- 8 Tom Gilbert (c) Prop
- 9 Max Plath Hooker
- 10 Felise Kaufusi Interchange
- 11 Connelly Lemuelu 2nd Row
- 12 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 2nd Row
- 13 Morgan Knowles Lock
- 14 Bradley Schneider Interchange
- 15 Thomas Flegler Interchange
- 16 Ray Stone Interchange
- 17 Francis Molo Prop
- 18 Oryn Keeley Reserve
- 19 Trai Fuller Reserve
Coach: Kristian Woolf
Same 17 as last game (Round 5 v Sea Eagles)
Panthers
- 1 Dylan Edwards Fullback
- 2 Thomas Jenkins Winger
- 3 Paul Alamoti Centre
- 4 Izack Tago Centre
- 5 Brian To'o Winger
- 6 Blaize Talagi Five-Eighth
- 7 Nathan Cleary (c) Halfback
- 8 Moses Leota Prop
- 9 Mitch Kenny Hooker
- 10 Lindsay Smith Prop
- 11 Isaiah Papali'i 2nd Row
- 12 Luke Garner 2nd Row
- 13 Isaah Yeo Lock
- 14 Jack Cogger Replacement
- 15 Scott Sorensen Interchange
- 16 Kalani Going Interchange
- 17 Billy Phillips Interchange
- 18 Sione Fonua Reserve
- 19 Freddy Lussick Interchange
Coach: Ivan Cleary
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 -1.1 and Panthers +10.3 on our scale, a gap of 11.4 points at a ground neither club calls home.
Scoring
- Dolphins
- Tries Herbie Farnworth 45', Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 51', Selwyn Cobbo 54', Jake Averillo 60'
- Goals 3/4
- Half-time 0
- Panthers
- Tries Dylan Edwards 12', Blaize Talagi 19', Thomas Jenkins 38', Thomas Jenkins 75'
- Goals 3/4
- Field goals Nathan Cleary 84'
- Half-time 18
Draw, teams and scoring: nrl.com match centre. Expert tips: The Sydney Morning Herald panel.