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Meet the team: Dolphins NRL player profiles 2025

The countdown to the start of the 2025 NRL season is on and there are few new faces in the Dolphins’ extended squad. Here’s your chance to meet the team. 

Jake Averillo

Position: Centre

Age: 24

Height: 183cm

Weight: 92kg

About: Born in Sydney and made his NRL debut for the Bulldogs in 2020. Signed a three-year deal with the Dolphins, starting in 2024, and has played 23 games for the club.

Jack Bostock

Position: Winger

Age: 21

Height: 194cm

Weight: 97kg

About: Born in Figtree, NSW, playing for the Shellharbour Stingrays as a junior. He made his debut for the Dolphins NRL team in April 2023. He was the club’s Rookie of the Year in 2024.

Kenny Bromwich

Position: Second row

Age: 33

Height: 183cm

Weight: 105kg

About: Born in Auckland, New Zealand. Debuted for the Melbourne Storm in 2013 and had been a one-club NRL player before joining the Dolphins. Two-time premiership-winning player and international player for New Zealand.

Kurt Donoghoe

Position: Five-eighth

Age: 23

Height: 180cm

Weight: 92kg

About: Played his junior rugby league for the Central Newcastle Butcher Boys. He signed with the Central Queensland Capras in 2023 and completed preseason training with the Dolphins NRL squad. He made his NRL debut in round one of the season.

Herbie Farnworth

Position: Centre

Age: 25

Height: 190cm

Weight: 106kg

About: Born in Burnley, Lancashire, England. Has lived in Brisbane since 2017 and made his debut for the Broncos in 2019. Has played for England in the World Cup and signed a three-year deal with the Dolphins, starting in 2024. Was named Best Back for the club in 2024.

Max Feagai

Position: Centre

Age: 23

Height: 186cm

Weight: 98kg

About: Made his NRL debut for the Dragons in 2020 and had a breakout year for the club in 2024. Signed a two-year deal with the Dolphins starting from 2025. Has represented NSW under-18s and played for the Australian Schoolboys team.

Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

Position: Second row

Age: 21

Height: 190cm

Weight: 105kg

About: Played Mal Meninga Cup for Ipswich Jets before moving to Townsville to play for the Blackhawks in the Hostplus Cup. Made his NRL debut for the Cowboys in 2023. Signed a three-year contract with the Dolphins from 2025.

Tom Flegler

Position: Prop

Age: 25

Height: 190cm

Weight: 110kg

About: Born in Innisfail and played for the Tully Tigers before joining the Broncos as a teenager. Made his NRL debut for the Brisbane Broncos in 2019. The Australian and Maroons forward signed a four-year deal with the Dolphins, starting in 2024. He is recovering from a shoulder injury suffered in round five (2024). It is unclear when he will be fit to play.

Trai Fuller

Position: Fullback

Age: 27

Height: 170cm

Weight: 78kg

About: Has been a standout player for the Redcliffe Dolphins since 2018 and made his NRL debut for the Dolphins in 2023. He continues to play for both sides, winning Peter Leis Player of the Year Medal and Tony Obst Players’ Player awards at Redcliffe’s annual award night. Recovering from an ACL injury suffered late in the season.

Tom Gilbert

Position: Prop

Age: 24

Height: 185cm

Weight: 100kg

About: Born in Brisbane. Debuted for North Queensland Cowboys in 2020. Made his State of Origin debut for Queensland in 2022. Suffered a season-ending injury during the series in 2023 and another season-ending injury early in 2024. Is expected to be fit for 2025 season.

Harrison Graham

Position: Hooker

Age: 23

Height: 177cm

Weight: 83kg

About: Born in Lismore. Debuted for Wynnum Manly Seagulls in 2021, impressing the Dolphins with his efforts in the Hostplus Cup. Has played under-18s for Queensland and for the Queensland Universities team. Made his NRL debut for the Dolphins in June 2023.

Jamayne Isaako

Position: Winger

Age: 28

Height: 180cm

Weight: 95kg

About: Born in Christchurch, New Zealand. Debuted for Brisbane Broncos in 2017, where he played until he joined Gold Coast Titans in 2022. Cleaned up at the Dolphins 2023 Awards Night, winning Player of the Year, Players’ Player, Most Consistent and Best Back. Scored 12 tries and kicked 87 goals in 2024.

Isaiya Katoa

Position: Halfback

Age: 20

Height: 181cm

Weight: 91kg

About: Born in Wellington, New Zealand. He was playing in Penrith Panthers’ under-19s team in NSW Rugby League’s SG Ball competition when he was signed by the Dolphins. He will be at the club until at least the end of the 2028 season. Made his NRL debut in round one of the 2023 season and has played for Tonga.

Felise Kaufusi

Position: Second row

Age: 32

Height: 189cm

Weight: 109kg

About: Born in Auckland, New Zealand. Debuted with Melbourne Storm in 2015. Had been a one-club NRL player until he became the Dolphins’ first signing, on a three-year deal. Two-time premiership winner and Queensland and Australia player.

Oryn Keeley

Position: Second row

Age: 21

Height: 187cm

Weight: 98kg

About: Born in Gosford, NSW, and played junior football with Northern Lakes Warriors before being signed by the Newcastle Knights. Made his NRL debut for the Knights in August 2022. Was Captain of the NSW under-19s Origin team. Signed a three-year contract with the Dolphins in October 2023.

Josh Kerr

Position: Prop

Age: 28

Height: 197cm

Weight: 112kg

About: Born in Brisbane and played for the Redcliffe Dolphins as a junior from 10 years of age to under-20s. Was part of the Melbourne Storm National Youth Competition team and made his debut for the Dragons in 2019. Joined the Dolphins squad in mid-2023.

Connelly Lemuelu

Position: Second row

Age: 26

Height: 190cm

Weight: 106kg

About: Born in Auckland, New Zealand. Debuted for North Queensland Cowboys in 2020 after spending time in the Wests Tigers’ and Bulldogs’ NRL systems. He has played 41 NRL games for the Dolphins.

Jeremy Marshall-King

Position: Hooker

Age: 29

Height: 186cm

Weight: 83kg

About: Born in Whakatane, New Zealand. Debuted for Wests Tigers in 2017 and has also played for the Bulldogs, where he was the club’s Player of the Year in 2022. He represented New Zealand at the World Cup in 2022 and has played in the World Nines tournament. Has signed with the Dolphins until the end of the 2028 season.

Mark Nicholls

Position: Prop

Age: 35

Height: 194cm

Weight: 104kg

About: Born in Wagga Wagga, NSW. Debuted for Canberra Raiders in 2012 and has also played for the Storm and Rabbitohs (Grand Finalist). Won Most Consistent at the Dolphins 2024 awards night.

Kodi Nikorima

Position: Halfback/hooker/fullback

Age: 30

Height: 174cm

Weight: 82kg

About: Born in Palmerston North, New Zealand, but lived in Brisbane from the age of 12. Debuted for Brisbane Broncos in 2015 and has also played for the Warriors and Rabbitohs. Has represented New Zealand and played in the Maori All Stars team.

Sean O’Sullivan

Position: Halfback

Age: 26

Height: 179cm

Weight: 86kg

About: Born in St George, NSW. Debuted for Sydney Roosters in 2018. He has also played for the Broncos, Warriors and Panthers.

Max Plath

Position: Lock

Age: 23

Height: 178cm

Weight: 87kg

About: Born in Brisbane and impressed the Dolphins with his performances for Wynnum Manly Seagulls in the Queensland Cup. Joined the Dolphins squad part-way through 2023, making his NRL debut in June that year. Has signed until the end of the 2027 season. Won Player of the Year, Players’ Player and Best Forward at the club’s 2024 awards night.

Daniel Saifiti

Position: Prop

Age: 28

Height: 195cm

Weight: 121kg

About: Played 183 games for Newcastle Knights, after making his NRL debut with the club in 2016. Signed a three-year contract with the Dolphins from 2025. Has represented New South Wales in State of Origin and Fiji at Test level.

Ray Stone

Position: Lock

Age: 27

Height: 180cm

Weight: 95kg

About: Born in Moss Vale, NSW. Debuted for Parramatta Eels in 2018. Played lock for the NSW under-20s State of Origin team in 2017, the same year he played for the Junior Kangaroos. He also represented his country as an Australian Schoolboy.

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

Position: Fullback

Age: 23

Height: 186cm

Weight: 89kg

About: Born in Cairns. Debuted for North Queensland Cowboys in 2020 and is one of the fastest players in the NRL. He has represented Australia, Queensland and can play in the centre or on the wing. Has signed with the club until the end of the 2027 season.

Mason Teague

Position: Lock

Age: 21

Height: 179cm

Weight: 93kg

About: Penrith Panthers’ premiership-winning under-19s captain, who played alongside fellow Dolphins’ signing Isaiya Katoa. He graduated to the Panthers’ Jersey Flegg under-21 team before making the move to Redcliffe. Made his NRL debut in March, 2023.

Junior Tupou

Position: Winger

Age: 22

Height: 188cm

Weight: 98kg

About: Made his NRL debut for Wests Tigers in 2022 and has signed a three-year contract with the Dolphins from 2025. Has represented Tonga at Test level and NSW under 16s and under 18s as well as the Junior Wallabies during a stint in rugby union.

James Walsh

Position: Second row

Age: 19

Height: 181cm

Weight: 95kg

About: Made his Hostplus Cup debut with the Redcliffe Dolphins in mid-2023 after playing in the Hastings Deering Colts competition. He has since played 14 games for the club at Cup level, scoring six tries and making 229 tackles.

Michael Waqa

Position: Prop

Age: 19

Height: 189cm

Weight: 107kg

About: Redcliffe Dolphins junior signed a three-year deal with the Dolphins in March 2023 to be elevated to the NRL Development List. He is part of the NRL squad for the 2025 season.