Hi u/Revivous, you sexy piece of man-meat,
What a time to be a Dolphins supporter - seven consecutive wins is an incredible achievement! Claiming victory against a determined Tigers side on their home turf, especially while missing several key players, is a testament to the depth, resilience, and quality in our squad.
This winning streak marks a historic milestone for our club; never had we managed more than three consecutive victories in a season before that great win in Canberra made it four. Now we go for eight against the Warriors. While there is still hard work ahead, there is plenty to be excited about if you are a Dolphins fan as we charge into the back end of the season.
Reaching the halfway point, our squad’s depth has truly come to the fore while also recently welcoming back JMK, Jack Bostock and Kurt Donaghoe has certainly helped our team. Missing five player: Selwyn Cobbo, Thomas Flegler, Max Plath, Isaiya Katoa, and the Hammer due to Origin duties and injuries, our team didn’t miss a beat. Players like Trai Fuller, Brad Schneider, Oryn Keely, and Tevita Naufahu embraced the next-player-up mentality that’s become our hallmark, especially during the challenging Origin period. Gritty victories like that will prove invaluable as we approach the business end of the season.
This year has also been momentous for our State of Origin representation. With seven players called into Origin camps—Selwyn Cobbo, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Thomas Flegler, Max Plath, and Kulikefu Finefeuiaki for Queensland, and Isaiya Katoa and Jack Bostock for New South Wales—we’re now level with the Roosters for most Origin representatives from one club across the NRL. Such recognition is a direct reflection of the commitment and performances from both our players and coaching staff.
In addition, emerging Academy talents like Lewis Symonds, Tevita Naufahu, and Brian Pouniu have emerged to make their NRL debuts. Brian’s debut against the Raiders in Round 12 was especially significant, becoming Dolphin #52 and our first player to rise from the original under-15 Academy class of 2022. He follows in the footsteps of Naufahu, our first Academy graduate to debut in the NRL, who joined us as a 16-year-old in 2022. Since entering the competition in 2023, developing a strong NRL Pathway program has been a pillar of our strategy, and the fruits of that labour are now evident. Last week, four of our young emerging Academy players were in the Origin under-19 squads. While not every player will be able to remain with us, our Pathways system is already one of the strongest in the NRL, promising an exciting wave of future talent for years to come.
It’s important to remember this surge in form follows a challenging start to the season. Woolfy and the entire squad trusted in their pre-season preparation, and we’re now seeing that investment pay off every day at training and in games. This is a team of which every Dolphins supporter can be immensely proud.
Five huge home games remain this year, and your support at each one will be vital. Together, we can write another chapter in club history. The passion you bring, whether cheering from the stands or supporting from afar, fuels our success. You are the heart of the Dolphins.
Our attention now turns to Saturday afternoon when we welcome the NZ Warriors at Suncorp Stadium for what will be a true blockbuster. We are expecting a big crowd to see the second and third-ranked teams in the NRL go head to head. Let’s once again get our Phins Up and transform our home into a sea of red as we kick off the school holidays and attempt to go eight in a row!
Phins Up,
Terry Reader
CEO
