2025 THURSDAY APRIL 10th SUNCORP STADIUM BRISBANE
Dolphins Look to Extend Winning Streak as Tabuai-Fidow Targets Panthers
The Panthers are hoping their northern road trip will spark a turnaround in their season as they gear up for a crucial clash against a red-hot Dolphins side.
Fresh off a dominant win over the Titans last weekend, the Dolphins are aiming to keep their momentum going and notch back-to-back victories on Thursday night.
Fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and winger Isaiya Katoa are once again expected to be key attacking weapons, with their performances likely to be decisive in the Dolphins’ bid to upset the defending premiers. Tabuai-Fidow, in particular, is coming off a standout performance last round and has a strong record against the Panthers, scoring four tries in his last three matches against them.
DOLPHINS
1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Daniel Saifiti , 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Felise Kaufusi 11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 12. Tom Gilbert, 13. Max Plath 14. Kurt Donoghoe 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Connelly Lemuelu, 17. Josh Kerr 18. Sean O’Sullivan 19. Kenny Bromwich 20. Oryn Keeley, 21. Max Feagai 22. Junior Tupou
Out: Ray Stone (bench)
In: Tom Gilbert (second row), Sean O’Sullivan (reserve), Kenny Bromwich (reserve), Oryn Keeley (reserve), Max Feagai (reserve), Junior Tupou (reserve)
Changes: Mark Nicholls (front row to bench), Max Plath (second row to lock), Felise Kaufusi (lock to front row)
Struggling Panthers Pin Hopes on Strong Suncorp Record to End Slump
It’s been a turbulent start to the season for Penrith, with Ivan Cleary’s side suffering four straight losses for the first time since 2019 and finding themselves in a tough spot.
Co-captains Nathan Cleary and Isaah Yeo are under pressure to steady the ship and guide the team to their first win since their Round 1 victory over the Sharks in Las Vegas.
Penrith have enjoyed strong form at Suncorp Stadium in recent years, winning nine of their last ten games at the venue. They’ll be hoping to extend that success this weekend.
PANTHERS
1. Dylan Edwards 2. Paul Alamoti 3. Izack Tago 4. Thomas Jenkins 5. Casey McLean , 6. Blaize Talagi 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Luke Sommerton 10. Lindsay Smith, 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Brad Schneider, 15. Isaiah Papali’i 16. Liam Henry 17. Luke Garner 18. Daine Laurie 19. Matt Eisenhuth, 20. Trent Toelau 21. Mavrik Geyer 22. Jesse McLean
Out: Jack Cole (five-eighth), Mitch Kenny (hooker)
In: Dylan Edwards (fullback), Blaize Talagi (five-eighth), Luke Sommerton (hooker), Scott Sorensen (second row), Trent Toelau (reserve), Mavrik Geyer (reserve), Jesse McLean (reserve)
Changes: Matt Eisenhuth (bench to reserve), Daine Laurie (fullback to reserve), Isaiah Papali’i (front row to bench), Luke Garner (second row to bench), Lindsay Smith (bench to front row)
Referees: Grant Atkins; Side line Officials: Kasey Badger, Nick Pelgrave; Video Referees: Adam Gee.
Cleary Closing in on Scoring Milestone as Panthers and Dolphins Collide
Dolphins centres Herbie Farnworth and Jake Averillo have both scored four tries in their last three games at Suncorp Stadium.
Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary requires eight points to break the club’s all-time scoring record.
Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has scored four tries in his last three games against the Panthers.
The Panthers have won nine of their past 10 games at Suncorp Stadium.
Dolphins halfback Isaiya Katoa will make his 50th NRL appearance.
From Powerhouse to Puzzle: What’s Happened to the Panthers?
Last week, the Dolphins finally secured their first win of the season, taking down the Titans on the Gold Coast. Meanwhile, the Panthers’ slump continued with another loss, this time to the Cowboys. We’ve backed them time and again thinking, “Surely they’ll win this one,” only to be let down. Maybe it’s time to face the truth — perhaps the reliable, dominant Panthers we once knew are no more. And yet… we can’t help but believe they’ll bounce back this time. Surely…
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