NRL 2026, round 19, match preview, team lists, Dolphins, Sharks, updates, injuries

Dolphins v Sharks: Stone returns: Origin guns in the mix

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Tue 7 Jul 2026, 06:16 PM

The Dolphins are out to rebound from a last-start loss to the Knights when they return to Redcliffe to host the in-form Sharks.

The Saturday afternoon showdown will see two premiership contenders face off at Kayo Stadium, with the winner a chance of climbing into the top four.

The Dolphins continue to be without star halfback Isaiya Katoa but experienced back up Brad Schneider is set to build on a solid performance in last week's one-point defeat to Newcastle.

Katoa's absence will see five-eighth Kodi Nikorima and hooker Jeremy Marshall-King take on greater playmaker duties, with the pair among the most creative players in the game.

Cronulla were impressive in a comprehensive victory over the Broncos last Saturday and they return to Brisbane for the second-straight week in search of another crucial win.

Halves Nicho Hynes and Braydon Trindall continue to pull the strings, while winger Sione Katoa has bounced back since returning from injury in the past month.

Round 19 - Round 19 - Saturday 11 Jul

5:00 am

Dolphins

Sharks

Venue: Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe

WatchNRL

Team Lists Get Tickets

Team News

Dolphins: Coach Kristian Woolf has elected to name all of his Origin stars among the reserves for Saturday's clash. At this stage the only change to the squad that lost to the Knights is Ray Stone returning after being rested due to soreness last weekend. Maroons quartet Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Selwyn Cobbo, Max Plath and Thomas Flegler and Blues debutant Jack Bostock will be assessed after Wednesday night but do have the advantage of not having to travel after Game Three.

Sharks: Coach Craig Fitzgibbon sticks with the same starting side that downed the Broncos in Round 18. Origin trio Briton Nikora, Addin Fonua-Blake and Blayke Brailey are listed among the reserves and will be assessed post-match. The only change to last week's squad comes on the extended bench with winger Sam Stonestreet back in the frame after two games in NSW Cup.

Round 19 - Round 19 - Saturday 11 Jul

5:00 am

Dolphins

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dolphins is number 1 Trai Fuller

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
Winger for Dolphins is number 2 Jamayne Isaako

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa
Centre for Dolphins is number 3 Jake Averillo

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien
Centre for Dolphins is number 4 Herbie Farnworth

Centre for Sharks is number 4 KL Iro
Winger for Dolphins is number 5 Tevita Naufahu

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
Five-Eighth for Dolphins is number 6 Kodi Nikorima

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Braydon Trindall
Halfback for Dolphins is number 7 Bradley Schneider

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicho Hynes

Forwards

Prop for Dolphins is number 8 Felise Kaufusi

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Thomas Hazelton
Hooker for Dolphins is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Jayden Berrell
Prop for Dolphins is number 10 Francis Molo

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Jesse Colquhoun
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 11 Connelly Lemuelu

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Billy Burns
2nd Row for Dolphins is number 12 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton
Lock for Dolphins is number 13 Morgan Knowles

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnes

Interchange

Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Kurt Donoghoe

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Hohepa Puru
Interchange for Dolphins is number 15 Ray Stone

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Siosifa Talakai
Interchange for Dolphins is number 16 Tom Gilbert

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Oregon Kaufusi
Interchange for Dolphins is number 17 Sebastian Su'a

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Tuku Hau Tapuha
Interchange for Dolphins is number 18 Brian Pouniu

Interchange for Sharks is number 18 Mawene Hiroti
Interchange for Dolphins is number 19 John Fineanganofo

Interchange for Sharks is number 19 Samuel Stonestreet

Reserves

Reserve for Dolphins is number 20 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

Reserve for Sharks is number 20 Niwhai Puru
Reserve for Dolphins is number 21 Selwyn Cobbo

Reserve for Sharks is number 21 Briton Nikora
Reserve for Dolphins is number 22 Jack Bostock

Reserve for Sharks is number 22 Blayke Brailey
Reserve for Dolphins is number 23 Max Plath

Reserve for Sharks is number 23 Addin Fonua-Blake
Reserve for Dolphins is number 24 Thomas Flegler

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
Jack Bostock
Max Plath
Ray Stone
Selwyn Cobbo
Thomas Flegler

Addin Fonua-Blake
Blayke Brailey
Briton Nikora
Niwhai Puru
Samuel Stonestreet

Sam Elliott

Harrison Hassett

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 7/7/2026 9:06:17 AM

Stat Attack

The Dolphins have won three of their four games against the Sharks.
Sharks winger Ronaldo Mulitalo has scored three tries in two games at Redcliffe.
Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has scored 11 tries in six games at Redcliffe.
Sharks fullback Will Kennedy will make his 150th NRL appearance.
Dolphins winger Jamayne Isaako has scored 12 tries in his last 10 games.

Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.