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

Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Sat 11 Jul 2026, 01:42 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

Full Time

Dolphins

Sharks

Venue: Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe

Latest Team Stats

Team News

Dolphins: A swap on game day, with Tom Flegler to start at prop, shifting Felise Kaufusi back to the bench. John Fineanganofo drops from the squad. Jack Bostock was one of five Origin stars named in the reserves for the Dolphins, but the NSW winger will miss Saturday's clash after suffering a head knock. Maroons duo Max Plath and Thomas Flegler are confirmed to back up, with coach Kristian Woolf announcing his stars will be back in action at their captain's run. Maroons backline duo Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Selwyn Cobbo will be rested. Bostock's absence will likely see Jake Averillo remain at centre. Interchange forward Ray Stone is also on track to line up after missing last week's loss to Newcastle due to soreness.

Sharks: A game day change, with Addin Fonua-Blake shifting back the the bench, with Oregon Kaufusi to start at prop. Jayden Berrell also moves onto the interchange from the reserves, with Niwhai Puru the player to make way. Queensland forward Briton Nikora left the field late on Wednesday for an HIA. The back-rower passed the test and returned to the action but coach Craig Fitzgibbon said on Friday that Nikora "got knocked around a bit" and would be given a break. NSW duo Blayke Brailey and Addin Fonua-Blake have been added to the starting side on Friday in No.22 and No.23. Jayden Berrell and Jesse Colquhoun (knee inflammation) make way. Niwhai Puru has been added to the six-man bench on Friday.

Round 19 - Round 19 - Saturday 11 Jul

Full Time

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 10 Francis Molo

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

Hooker for Sharks is number 22 Blayke Brailey
Prop for Dolphins is number 24 Thomas Flegler

Prop for Sharks is number 16 Oregon Kaufusi
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 8 Felise Kaufusi

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Hohepa Puru
Interchange for Dolphins is number 14 Kurt Donoghoe

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

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Tuku Hau Tapuha
Interchange for Dolphins is number 23 Max Plath

Interchange for Sharks is number 23 Addin Fonua-Blake

Reserves

Reserve for Dolphins is number 17 Sebastian Su'a

Reserve for Sharks is number 9 Jayden Berrell
Reserve for Dolphins is number 18 Brian Pouniu

Reserve for Sharks is number 18 Mawene Hiroti

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 7/11/2026 4:24:17 PM

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.
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.