Meet the Dolphins
Your New Favourite Club (If You Want to Get In On Day One of a New Dynasty)
They were doubted.
Dismissed.
“Expansion team,” they said. “They’ll take years.”
And then the Dolphins went out in Round 1 of their debut season, beat the Roosters, and let the whole NRL know:
We’re not here to build on false promises. We’re here to win.
Born in 2023. Raised on Respect.
The Dolphins officially entered the league in 2023, becoming the 17th team in the NRL and the first expansion side in over a decade.
But don’t let the debut date fool you—this isn’t a team that came from nowhere.
They’ve got over 75 years of history in Queensland rugby league as the Redcliffe Dolphins—producing legends, winning titles, and building a reputation for toughness and grit.
This is a new badge.
But it’s worn by warriors.
The Debut Season: Statement Made
Led by coaching legend Wayne Bennett, the Dolphins didn’t just show up—they competed.
- Beat the Roosters in their first-ever match
- Took down established clubs
- Played with fire, discipline, and unity
- Finished 13th—but earned everyone’s respect doing it
This wasn’t a gimmick launch.
It was a foundation laid in concrete.
Players Who Set the Tone
- Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (“The Hammer”) – Speed, agility, X-factor. He makes magic happen.
- Felise Kaufusi – Veteran muscle with a championship pedigree.
- Jamayne Isaako – Kicking master and try-scorer deluxe.
- Tom Gilbert, Kodi Nikorima, Sean O’Sullivan – All-out effort, every week.
And more talent is on the way.
The Vibe
The Dolphins are fresh, fierce, and Queensland proud.
They’re not polished.
But they’re passionate.
And they’ve got the greatest coach in NRL history steering the ship.
Backing the Dolphins is like discovering your new favourite band right before they blow up.
You’re here at the start.
And when they go deep in the finals for the first time?
You’ll say, “I’ve been on them since Day One.”
Why Pick the Dolphins?
- You want to grow with your club
- You love tough footy and bold ambition
- You back coaching greatness and fresh energy
- You’re not afraid to start new traditions—and win while you do it
New team. Old soul. Big future. Welcome to the pod.
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On Second Thought…
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