DOLPHINS HAVE THE DEPTH TO MAKE A SPLASH

NO one expects the Dolphins to do exceedingly well in their first NRL season and they will go into the 2023 premiership with no pressure on them. They will be competitive because that’s one of coach Wayne Bennett’s strengths, but no one expects them to be in the top six. The whole team needs to play together given they’re an entirely new team.

BACKS

The Dolphins have plenty of experience in their backline and some solid NRL performers. Robert Jennings, Brenko Lee, Edrick Lee and Tesi Niu are all solid NRL players. Then you throw in guys like Jamayne Isaako, Oliver Gildart and Euan Aitken and it gives Bennett decent depth. They will have some young guns emerge this year, like Jack Bostock, so there is enough to like.

SPINE

The Dolphins’ spine is interesting. Five-eighth Anthony Milford has an opportunity to redeem his NRL career. Halfback Sean O’Sullivan has played second fiddle at his previous clubs but now gets to be the main man. Hooker Jeremy Marshall-King had a great 2022 season with Canterbury and can go to another level. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow gets a proper crack at fullback to showcase his talent. And Isaiya Katoa is a chance of getting first crack in the halves.

FORWARD

The forward pack is the cornerstone of what they’re doing at Redcliffe. The

Bromwich brothers, Jesse and Kenny, come from a great system in Melbourne, same with Felise Kaufusi. Tom Gilbert is up and coming but a great prospect and we saw what he’s capable of in State of Origin last year. Hooker Ray Stone is no frills and a great player to have in your team. Mark Nicholls and Jarrod Wallace have been around a while and know what to do.