2025 R23 Sat - Dolphins 12-64 Sydney @ Suncorp

[League Unlimited News]

NRL 2025 - Round 23
Dolphins v Sydney Roosters
Suncorp Stadium, Milton / Yuggera-Turrbal (TICKETS)

Saturday 9 August 2025
NRL kickoff 5:30pm
Live on Fox, Kayo

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Max Feagai 4. Tevita Naufahu 5. Jake Averillo 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Francis Molo 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Mark Nicholls 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Oryn Keeley 13. Kurt Donoghoe 14. Ray Stone 15. Aublix Tawha 16. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 17. Josh Kerr 18. Harrison Graham 19. Peter Hola 20. LJ Nonu 21. Kenny Bromwich 22. Trai Fuller

Out: Herbie Farnworth (centre), Felise Kaufusi (front row)
In: Tevita Naufahu (centre), Kulikefu Finefeuiaki (bench)
Changes: Mark Nicholls (bench to front row)

1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Billy Smith 4. Robert Toia 5. Mark Nawaqanitawase 6. Hugo Savala 7. Sam Walker 8. Naufahu Whyte 9. Connor Watson 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Angus Crichton 12. Siua Wong 13. Victor Radley 14. Benaiah Ioelu 15. Egan Butcher 16. Salesi Foketi 17. Spencer Leniu 18. Ethan King 19. Blake Steep 20. Sandon Smith 21. Makahesi Makatoa 22. Zach Dockar-Clay

Changes: Benaiah Ioelu (hooker to bench), Spencer Leniu (lock to bench), Connor Watson (bench to hooker), Victor Radley (bench to lock)

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Sideline Officials: Chris Sutton, Tyson Brough
Video Referee: Grant Atkins

HEAD TO HEAD - 2023 - 2025​

	TOTAL	DOLPHINS	SYDNEY	DRAWN
ALL MATCHES	4	1	3	0
SUNCORP	2	1	1	0

LAST FIVE MEETINGS​

YEAR	ROUND	RESULT	VENUE	CROWD
2023	Round 1	DOLPHINS 28-18	Suncorp	32177
2023	Round 24	SYDNEY 30-14	Allianz	13704
2024	Round 22	SYDNEY 40-34	HBF	20027
2025	Round 9	SYDNEY 36-26	Suncorp	48359

BIGGEST WINS​

YEAR	ROUND	RESULT	VENUE	CROWD
2023	Round 1	DOLPHINS 28-18	Suncorp	32177
2023	Round 24	SYDNEY 30-14	Allianz	13704

NEXT FOUR MATCHES​

	Round 24	Round 25	Round 26	Round 27
DOLPHINS	BRISBANE (A)	MANLY (A)	GOLD COAST (H)	CANBERRA (H)
SYDNEY	CANTERBURY (H)	PARRAMATTA (A)	MELBOURNE (A)	SOUTH SYDNEY (H)

LAST THREE MATCHES​

	Round 20		Round 21		Round 22
DOLPHINS	NORTH QLD	W 43-24	BYE	-	WARRIORS	W 20-18
SYDNEY	CRONULLA	L 18-31	MELBOURNE	L 30-34	MANLY	W 20-4

STATE OF PLAY: 2025 SEASON​

	POSITION	PLAYED	BYES	W-L-D	FOR	AGAINST
DOLPHINS	8th	19	3	10-9-0	553	382
SYDNEY	9th	19	3	9-10-0	471	451

LOWER GRADES
DOLPHINS	SYDNEY
Hostplus Cup (Redcliffe) v Burleigh (BRI), UAA Park, Saturday, 3:00pm Hostplus Cup (Norths) v Northern (NQL), Barlow Park, Saturday, 5:30pm Hostplus Cup (Central) v Sunshine Coast (MEL), Rugby Park Rockhampton, Saturday, 4:00pm NRLQ Series v Brisbane, Suncorp Stadium, Saturday, 2:30pm	NSW Cup v South Sydney, Wentworth Park, Sunday, 2:15pm Jersey Flegg v South Sydney, Wentworth Park, Sunday, 12:00pm

 

[League Unlimited News]

INDIGENOUS JERSEYS

DOLPHINS
About the jersey:

2025 Indigenous Round jersey available now

This year's jersey features black elements that represent both the Turrbal and Yuggera peoples of the south and west, as well as the rich soils of the river plains of Meanjin (Brisbane).

www.dolphinsnrl.com.au

SYDNEY
About the jersey:

Celebrating Kevin Stevens: The Story Behind the 2025 Indigenous Jersey

The Sydney Roosters’ have continued the tradition of honouring a former player on the annual Indigenous jersey, with their name proudly presented in the unique ‘Boomerang V’ design.

www.roosters.com.au

 

[Vic Mackey]

Should be a good game this with the winner firming for a top 8 spot. Probably a bit more trust in the Fins but Herbe a massive out. If Easts play their best they should win, problem is they dont do it very often. Tipping Roosters with zero confidence.

 

[Valheru]

Roosters are arguably at full strength for the first time since the 2019 GF. I say arguably because it depends on if you believe Nat Butcher is in the best 17. Other than him everyone else in the top 30 is fit and available.

Hard to see space for both teams in the top 8 so this is a key battle.

 

[Captain Apollo]

Roosters are arguably at full strength for the first time since the 2019 GF. I say arguably because it depends on if you believe Nat Butcher is in the best 17. Other than him everyone else in the top 30 is fit and available.

Hard to see space for both teams in the top 8 so this is a key battle.

Nat Butcher has re-injured his MCL according to Fox Sports (Source: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...e/news-story/db98c53ff9102ee77c11231bd045a86c).

He'll be out for another few weeks at least.

 

[Dragon Slayer]

I had this as a Dolphins win until Herbie and Kaufusi were ruled out of the game.

Roosters in a close one.

 

[Fangs]

Big match.

Dolphins didn't deserve to win last week but got it done. Now up against a Roosters team in about the same position as them. Desperate match that could be the best of the round.

Dolphins win is better for the NRL. A finals debut and an extra QLD side in the 8 alongside Brisbane and Melbourne. I think I'll lean Dolphins by 8.

 

[Someone2]

Dolphins by 6

 

[ColdWetPanther]

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Cool jersey.

 

[ColdWetPanther]

Roosters have to be not desperate here; lose and they are effectively 3 games behind with the f/a differential.

I think even if they lose the Fins are more likely for the 8 given the run the Roosters have over the last 4 rounds. Broncs could slide too given that one play on Thursday night and their tough run.

 

[JamesRustle]

You're welcome... on behalf of the dragons.

 

[Wb1234]

This dolphins jersey is lit

 

[Fangs]

Very evenly matched teams here.

 

[Wb1234]

That’s just a good hit

 

[skeepe]

was that penalty for offside? Nothing wrong with the tackle.

 

[Artiste]

What was that penalty actually for?

 

[Wb1234]

Wow

He hasn’t done anything good for ages

That was awesome

 

[Artiste]

Tick

 

[Mr. Shaman]

was that penalty for offside? Nothing wrong with the tackle.

“Dangerous tackle”

 

[Artiste]

was that penalty for offside? Nothing wrong with the tackle.

Must’ve been offside, I think I heard the whistle before he hit him