HBF Park will play host to Saturday's Round 16 NRL game between Dolphins and Newcastle Knights. The game kicks off at 5:30 pm with Dolphins heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Dolphins vs. Newcastle Knights game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Saturday June 21, 2025 at 5:30 pm
Where: HBF Park
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Dolphins vs Newcastle Knights Odds
Dolphins vs Newcastle Knights Preview
The Dolphins head into Saturday’s showdown against the Newcastle Knights at Perth’s HBF Park riding high on confidence after a record-breaking 58-4 thrashing of the Cowboys. That emphatic win catapulted Wayne Bennett’s side into sixth place, capping off a dazzling three-game stretch in which they’ve racked up 158 points — a testament to their attacking potency.
While the Dolphins are flying, the Knights remain stuck in neutral offensively. Despite boasting one of the NRL’s stingiest defences, they sit last for points scored and struggled again in their narrow 12-8 defeat to the Roosters. However, a boost arrives this week with the return of key weapons Bradman Best, Kalyn Ponga, and winger Dominic Young.
Newcastle holds a perfect 4-0 record against the Dolphins and will be eager to keep that streak alive. But with Origin star Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow backing up and Mark Nicholls slotting in for the suspended Felise Kaufusi, the Dolphins look well-equipped to continue their surge — with momentum and firepower firmly on their side.
Dolphins vs Newcastle Knights Tip
We're tipping Dolphins to win at $1.25 odds.
Dolphins vs Newcastle Knights Teams
Dolphins team: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Francis Molo 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Mark Nicholls 11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 12. Oryn Keeley 13. Kurt Donoghoe 14. Harrison Graham 15. Connelly Lemuelu 16. Ray Stone 17. Josh Kerr 18. Sean O’Sullivan 19. Max Feagai 20. Aublix Tawha 21. Trai Fuller 22. Peter Hola
Newcastle Knights team: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Fletcher Sharpe 7. Jack Cogger 8. Tyson Frizell 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Mathew Croker 11. Dylan Lucas 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Phoenix Crossland 14. Brodie Jones 15. Thomas Cant 16. Jermaine McEwen 17. Elijah Leaumoana 18. James Schiller 19. Jackson Hastings 20. Fletcher Hunt 21. Kyle McCarthy 22. Jack Hetherington