Dolphins vs Storm
Round 9 2026, Friday 1 May 2026
Verdict: Dolphins by 5
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Result: Dolphins 28 defeated Storm 10 ✓ Tip correct
Match facts
- Kick-off
- Fri 1 May, 8:00pm AEST
- Venue
- Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
- Ladder going in
- Dolphins 12th, Storm 16th
- Referee
- Ashley Klein
- Crowd
- 24,070
- Weather
- Showers, slippery ground
How the experts tipped
Dolphins 75%25% Storm
| Expert | Tip | Tip correct |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Baker | Dolphins | ✓ |
| Chris Barrett | Storm | ✗ |
| Zoe Samios | Storm | ✗ |
| Zac Bailey | Dolphins | ✓ |
| Frances Howe | Dolphins | ✓ |
| Christian Nicolussi | Dolphins | ✓ |
| Billie Eder | Dolphins | ✓ |
| Adrian Proszenko | Storm | ✗ |
| 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 | 12th | WLLLL | -0.3 |
| Storm | 16th | LLLLL | -1.3 |
Last five games
Dolphins
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Round 3 | at Sharks | W 38–10 |
Storm
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Round 8 | v Rabbitohs | L 6–48 |
| Round 7 | at Raiders | L 22–26 |
| Round 6 | v Warriors | L 14–38 |
| Round 5 | at Panthers | L 10–50 |
| Round 4 | at Cowboys | L 24–28 |
Head to head since 2024
| Season | Round | Game | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Round 7 | Dolphins v Storm | 42–22 | Suncorp Stadium |
| 2024 | Round 25 | Storm v Dolphins | 48–6 | AAMI Park |
| 2024 | Round 16 | Dolphins v Storm | 24–30 | Suncorp Stadium |
Team lists
Dolphins
- 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow Fullback
- 2 Jamayne Isaako Winger
- 4 Herbie Farnworth Centre
- 5 Selwyn Cobbo Winger
- 6 Bradley Schneider Five-Eighth
- 7 Isaiya Katoa (c) Halfback
- 8 Tom Gilbert (c) Interchange
- 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 Thomas Flegler Prop
- 16 Felise Kaufusi Interchange
- 17 Oryn Keeley Reserve
- 19 Tevita Naufahu Reserve
- 21 Kurt Donoghoe Interchange
- 22 Jack Bostock Centre
Coach: Kristian Woolf
In Bradley Schneider, Morgan Knowles, Oryn Keeley
Out Jake Averillo, Trai Fuller
Storm
- 1 Sualauvi Faalogo Fullback
- 2 Will Warbrick Winger
- 3 Jack Howarth Centre
- 4 Nick Meaney Centre
- 5 Hugo Peel Winger
- 6 Cameron Munster Five-Eighth
- 7 Tyran Wishart Halfback
- 8 Stefano Utoikamanu Prop
- 9 Harry Grant (c) Hooker
- 10 Josh King Prop
- 11 Shawn Blore 2nd Row
- 12 Ativalu Lisati 2nd Row
- 14 Trent Toelau Interchange
- 15 Joe Chan Interchange
- 16 Davvy Moale Interchange
- 17 Trent Loiero Lock
- 18 Cooper Clarke Interchange
- 19 Manaia Waitere Reserve
- 20 Josiah Pahulu Reserve
Coach: Craig Bellamy
In Ativalu Lisati, Hugo Peel, Trent Toelau
Out Alec MacDonald, Cooper Clarke, Jahrome Hughes, Manaia Waitere
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 -0.3 and Storm -1.3 on our scale, a gap of 1.0 points, plus 4.5 points for playing at their own ground.
Scoring
- Dolphins
- Tries Selwyn Cobbo 38', Jamayne Isaako 58', Jack Bostock 64', Jack Bostock 73', Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 78'
- Goals 3/5, pen Jamayne Isaako 71'
- Half-time 4
- Storm
- Tries Tyran Wishart 11', Sualauvi Faalogo 26'
- Goals 1/2
- Half-time 10
Draw, teams and scoring: nrl.com match centre. Expert tips: The Sydney Morning Herald panel.