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*Isaiya Katoa from {{leagueicon|Penrith|size=16}} Penrith Panthers (halfback)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/au/league/news/dolphins-confirm-signing-teenage-panthers-prodigy-isaiya-katoa-three-year-deal/kyxjuud35gwrlxgfptpxqxmv|title=Dolphins confirm signing of teenage Panthers prodigy Isaiya Katoa on a three-year deal|website=www.sportingnews.com}}</ref>
*Isaiya Katoa from {{leagueicon|Penrith|size=16}} Penrith Panthers (halfback)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/au/league/news/dolphins-confirm-signing-teenage-panthers-prodigy-isaiya-katoa-three-year-deal/kyxjuud35gwrlxgfptpxqxmv|title=Dolphins confirm signing of teenage Panthers prodigy Isaiya Katoa on a three-year deal|website=www.sportingnews.com}}</ref>
*Felise Kaufusi from {{leagueicon|Melbourne|size=16}} Melbourne Storm (second-row)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/nrl-news-2021-felise-kaufusi-signs-with-dolphins/650e7c62-c683-4392-bc3b-99aa66ae8a63|title=Dolphins land Origin star as first marquee signing|website=wwos.nine.com.au}}</ref>
*Felise Kaufusi from {{leagueicon|Melbourne|size=16}} Melbourne Storm (second-row)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/nrl-news-2021-felise-kaufusi-signs-with-dolphins/650e7c62-c683-4392-bc3b-99aa66ae8a63|title=Dolphins land Origin star as first marquee signing|website=wwos.nine.com.au}}</ref>
*Connelly Lemuelu from {{leagueicon|North Queensland|size=16}} [[North Queensland Cowboys]] (second-row or centre)
*Mark Nicholls from {{leagueicon|South Sydney|size=16}} [[South Sydney Rabbitohs]] (prop)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.zerotackle.com/official-dolphins-land-popular-rabbitoh-113255/|title=OFFICIAL: Rabbitohs release prop as Bennett strikes|first=Jake|last=Benoiton|date=January 23, 2022|website=Zero Tackle}}</ref>
*Mark Nicholls from {{leagueicon|South Sydney|size=16}} [[South Sydney Rabbitohs]] (prop)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.zerotackle.com/official-dolphins-land-popular-rabbitoh-113255/|title=OFFICIAL: Rabbitohs release prop as Bennett strikes|first=Jake|last=Benoiton|date=January 23, 2022|website=Zero Tackle}}</ref>
*Michael Roberts (five-eighth or outside back) (development contract)<ref name="auto"/>
*Michael Roberts (five-eighth or outside back) (development contract)<ref name="auto"/>

Revision as of 00:06, 11 May 2022

This article is about the upcoming professional NRL side. For the existing Queensland Cup club, see Redcliffe Dolphins.
Dolphins
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Club information
Colours  Red
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Websitedolphinsnrl.com.au
Current details
Ground(s)
CEOTerry Reader
ChairmanBob Jones
CoachWayne Bennett
CompetitionNational Rugby League

The Dolphins are an upcoming professional rugby league football team licensed to compete in the Australian National Rugby League (NRL) from the 2023 season. Launched as a bid for inclusion into the NRL by Queensland Cup side Redcliffe Dolphins in 2020, the Dolphins were granted a licence in October 2021 to compete as the league's 17th side. It will be the fourth NRL team in the state of Queensland, and the second in the city of Brisbane, alongside the Brisbane Broncos.

History

Coinciding with the opening of a new grandstand at Moreton Daily Stadium,[1] the Redcliffe Dolphins launched a bid on 22 September 2020 for the inclusion of a separate new team in the national competition. On 13 October 2021, the 17th NRL licence was granted to the Dolphins after they competed for it against two other consortiums (the Brisbane Firehawks and Brisbane Jets) also linked to existing Queensland Cup clubs.[2] Wayne Bennett was signed as the inaugural NRL coach.[3] On 26 November 2021, the Dolphins made their first major signing for their 2023 entry, recruiting Felise Kaufusi from the Melbourne Storm.[4]

In December 2021, it was confirmed that QRL team the Central Queensland Capras had secured a full affiliation deal with the Dolphins.[5] The Capras and Dolphins deal should see up to six Dolphins NRL players compete for the Capras in the Queensland Cup competition each week.[6]

Name and colours

The Dolphins retained the red and white of their Queensland Cup counterparts, with gold added to the colour scheme. However, the 'Redcliffe' name is not being used in an effort to broaden appeal nationally beyond the local region.[2][7]

Jerseys

On 27 October 2021, the Dolphins unveiled a heritage jersey design, inspired by the Redcliffe Dolphins jersey from the 1980s. The design is predominantly red, with white sleeves and a gold trim.[8]

Kit sponsors and manufacturers

Year Kit manufacturer Main shirt sponsor Back sponsors Sleeve sponsors Shorts sponsors
2023– Classic Sportswear Adventure Kings BlueBet — —

Players

2023 squad

Dolphins 2023 Squad
Top 30 NRL Squad – 2023 season Coaching Staff

Head coach


Legend:
  • (c) Captain(s)
  • (vc) Vice-captain(s)
  • Development players[9]
  • Extended squad[10]

Updated: 9 May 2022
Source(s): NRL

2023 signings

Home grounds

The Dolphins plan to play most of their home games at the 52,500-capacity Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, with a few other matches at Sunshine Coast Stadium and Moreton Daily Stadium which will also serve as a training and administration base.[23] The redevelopment of Browne Park in Rockhampton may also see occasional Dolphins' games at that venue.[6]

References

  1. ^ Gould, Joel (22 September 2020). "Dolphins bid 'NRL-ready' with new stadium complete". NRL.com. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
  2. ^ a b Kennedy, Chris (13 October 2021). "NRL-ready for 2023: Reasons behind Dolphins' successful bid". NRL.com. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
  3. ^ Proszenko, Michael (13 October 2021). "NRL open to adding 18th team after Dolphins get nod as new Brisbane club". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 17 October 2021.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ "Dolphins snare Kaufusi in first major signing". National Rugby League. 2021-11-26. Retrieved 2021-11-26.
  5. ^ Emerton, Liam (1 December 2021). "Dolphins swimming with CQ talent". Central Queensland Today. Star News Group. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  6. ^ a b McKay, Pam (1 December 2021). "CQ Capras secure affiliation with Dolphins, NRL's 17th franchise". The Morning Bulletin. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  7. ^ "Years in the planning for Dolphins NRL bid". NRL.com. 13 October 2021.
  8. ^ Brad Walter (27 October 2021). "Dolphins snare Kaufusi in first major signing". National Rugby League.
  9. ^ Development players train with the Top 30 squad but cannot play NRL until after Round 10
  10. ^ Players in the extended squad train with the Top 30 squad but are on train and trial or junior contracts
  11. ^ "Storm co-captain signs with rival NRL club". wwos.nine.com.au.
  12. ^ "Kenny Bromwich to join Dolphins in 2023". February 3, 2022 – via www.news.com.au.
  13. ^ "Dolphins open up NRL opportunities for two more". qrl.com.au.
  14. ^ "Dolphins sign North Queensland Cowboys forward Tom Gilbert for 2023 season". wwos.nine.com.au.
  15. ^ a b c "NRL 2022: Dolphins, Michael Roberts, Harrison Graham, Valynce Te Whare, 17th team announces young signings for 2023 - NRL". National Rugby League. December 16, 2021.
  16. ^ "Dolphins lure Isaako from Broncos in cross-town switch". National Rugby League. December 22, 2021.
  17. ^ "Dolphins open up NRL opportunities for two more". qrl.com.au.
  18. ^ "Dolphins strike to sign Panthers back on long-term deal". www.zerotackle.com.
  19. ^ "Dolphins confirm signing of teenage Panthers prodigy Isaiya Katoa on a three-year deal". www.sportingnews.com.
  20. ^ "Dolphins land Origin star as first marquee signing". wwos.nine.com.au.
  21. ^ Benoiton, Jake (January 23, 2022). "OFFICIAL: Rabbitohs release prop as Bennett strikes". Zero Tackle.
  22. ^ "Eels forward Stone signs with Dolphins". ESPN.com. December 6, 2021.
  23. ^ Austadiums (13 October 2021). "Dolphins to join NRL in 2023, with Moreton Daily Stadium to host games". Austadiums.
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