Accor Stadium will play host to Thursday's Round 12 NRL game between Canterbury Bulldogs and Dolphins. The game kicks off at 7:50 pm with Canterbury Bulldogs heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Canterbury Bulldogs vs. Dolphins game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Thursday May 22, 2025 at 7:50 pm
Where: Accor Stadium
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Canterbury Bulldogs vs Dolphins Odds
Canterbury Bulldogs vs Dolphins Preview
The Canterbury Bulldogs will aim to ride the wave of their dramatic comeback win when they face the Dolphins at Accor Stadium on Thursday night. Trailing 14-0 at halftime against the Roosters last week, the Bulldogs rallied to claim a gutsy 30-26 victory — marking their second straight come-from-behind win.
However, they’ll be without several key players, including Stephen Crichton, Max King, Kurt Mann, and Jacob Kiraz, leaving a reshuffled lineup to carry the load.
The Dolphins, meanwhile, are also licking their wounds following a tight 16-12 defeat to the Warriors. They’ll be missing Origin standout Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and the injured Tom Gilbert, adding to their challenges.
With both squads missing key personnel, this clash is shaping up to be a tough, grind-it-out battle. All eyes will be on Jake Averillo’s move to fullback and Max Feagai’s club debut for the Dolphins, while the Bulldogs will look to Blake Wilson and Josh Curran to help maintain their recent momentum.
Canterbury Bulldogs vs Dolphins Tip
We're tipping Canterbury Bulldogs to win at $1.45 odds.
Canterbury Bulldogs vs Dolphins Teams
Bulldogs team: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Blake Wilson 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Blake Taaffe 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Matt Burton 7. Toby Sexton 8. Lipoi Hopoi 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Josh Curran 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Harry Hayes 13. Bailey Hayward 14. Jake Turpin 15. Kurtis Morrin 16. Samuel Hughes 17. Luke Smith 19. Drew Hutchison 20. Jonathan Sua 21. Jack Underhill 22. Zyon Maiu’u 23. Mitchell Woods
Dolphins team: 1. Jake Averillo 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Max Feagai 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Francis Molo 9. Kurt Donoghoe 10. Felise Kaufusi 11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 12. Connelly Lemuelu 13. Ray Stone 14. Harrison Graham 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Josh Kerr 17. Oryn Keeley 18. Sean O’Sullivan 19. Aublix Tawha 20. Kenny Bromwich 21. Junior Tupou 22. Tevita Naufahu