2026 R5 Thu - Dolphins 18-52 Manly @ Kayo

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NRL 2026 - Round 5
Dolphins v Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe / Kabi Kabi (TICKETS)

Thursday 2 April 2026
Kickoff 8:00pm AEDT (7pm local)
Live on Nine Network, 9Now, Fox League, Kayo Sports

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Tom Gilbert 9. Max Plath 10. Felise Kaufusi 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 13. Morgan Knowles 14. Brad Schneider 15. Thomas Flegler 16. Ray Stone 17. Francis Molo 18. Kurt Donoghoe 19. Trai Fuller 20. Oryn Keeley 21. Tevita Naufahu 22. Brian Pouniu

Changes from last match:
In: Kurt Donoghoe (bench), Trai Fuller (bench)

1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Clayton Faulalo 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Lehi Hopoate 6. Luke Brooks 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Brandon Wakeham 10. Kobe Hetherington 11. Haumole Olakau'atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Corey Waddell 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Simione Laiafi 18. Paul Bryan 19. Josh Feledy 20. Joey Walsh 21. Jackson Shereb 22. Blake Wilson

Changes from last match:
Out: Jason Saab (wing)
In: Clayton Faulalo (wing), Ethan Bullemor (bench), Josh Feledy (bench)

Referee: Grant Atkins
Sideline Officials: Phil Henderson, Tyson Brough
Video Referee: Liam Kennedy

HEAD TO HEAD - 2023 - 2025​

	TOTAL	DOLPHINS	MANLY	DRAWN
ALL MATCHES	3	1	2	0
KAYO	0	0	0	0

LAST THREE MEETINGS​

YEAR	ROUND	RESULT	VENUE	CROWD
2023	Round 15	MANLY 58-18	4 Pines	14598
2024	Round 10	DOLPHINS 30-24	Suncorp	14059
2025	Round 25	MANLY 58-30	4 Pines	14172

NEXT FOUR MATCHES​

	Round 6	Round 7	Round 8	Round 9
DOLPHINS	(BYE)	PENRITH (H)	WARRIORS (A)	MELBOURNE (H)
MANLY	ST GEO ILLA (A)	NORTH QLD (A)	PARRAMATTA (H)	PENRITH (A)

LAST THREE MATCHES​

	Round 2		Round 3		Round 4
DOLPHINS	GOLD COAST	W 18-14	CRONULLA	W 38-10	BRISBANE	L 12-26
MANLY	NEWCASTLE	L 16-36	(BYE)	-	SYDNEY	L 16-33

STATE OF PLAY: 2026 SEASON​

	POSITION	PLAYED	BYES	W-L-D	FOR	AGAINST
DOLPHINS	8th	4	0	2-2-0	98	90
MANLY	14th	3	1	0-3-0	60	98

 

[blake_2101]

A bit quiet on this thread, which I guess isn't much of a surprise since neither team has been mentioned much in the media this week.

 

[Dragon Slayer]

Dolphins should win comfortably.

Spoon bowl next week will be epic!

 

[Rabbit toes]

Wouldn’t be surprised if the sea eagles get up for Foran and jag a win here.

 

[Vic Mackey]

The Fins have been remarkably unremarkable to start the year, they've done well to be 2-2. If they're going to be a top 8 side (and really that should be the bare minimum for them) then Manly at home isnt two points they can throw away. Youd expect Manly to have a little run at some stage, they have a much better team then the titans and dragons. I dont think it will be this week though.

Fins by 12.

 

[Apey]

Dolphins 13+ unless Manly are going to start putting in under coach Foran.

 

[Valheru]

Every bit of logic says dolphins should win.

But teams always step up when a coach is sacked even if they dont win that 1st game.

Manly by 2

 

[Someone2]

Dolphins by 16

 

[JamesRustle]

Every bit of logic says dolphins should win.

But teams always step up when a coach is sacked even if they dont win that 1st game.

Manly by 2

It is a better win ratio in the 2nd game after coach sacked.. anyways it is written in the stars to be the Dragons who love popping cherrys.. Hannay last week, Foran next week.


Phins 50-20

 

[Artiste]

It is a better win ratio in the 2nd game after coach sacked.. anyways it is written in the stars to be the Dragons who love popping cherrys.. Hannay last week, Foran next week.


Phins 50-20

You’re predicted score line is very likely, unfortunately

 

[Diesel]

There was at stay going around earlier in the week, Manly’s record playing on Thursday is poor, like 25%.

in saying that, Thursday is the least of their issues

 

[Diesel]

The battle of the peninsula’s.


Dolphins by 14, but wouldn’t be surprised if it was Manly by 2

 

[Bazal]

I'm most excited to see what Jake Trbojeburger can do today.

The optimism of a new coach, and one he played alongside no less...I reckon he can make three runs!

 

[Wb1234]

Phins up

 

[Rabbit toes]

For real tho. f**k that trumpeter off

 

[MRN]

I'm most excited to see what Jake Trbojeburger can do today.

The optimism of a new coach, and one he played alongside no less...I reckon he can make three runs!

 

[Bazal]

OMG Cheeseburger has made two runs already!!!

 

[Wb1234]

First tackle you idiot lol

 

[Diesel]

What a comedy of errors

 

[Bazal]

Bahahahaha it was the zero tackle you absolute deadshit just take the tackle