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Cronulla Sharks vs Dolphins NRL Round 19 Tips - Dolphins to take over as Kings of the Ocean

Ryan Tucker

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Last updated: Tue 08 Jul 2025 18:25

Ryan Tucker 08 Jul 2025

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Cronulla Sharks vs Dolphins expert predictions for Friday’s Round 19 NRL game
Kick off is at 8:00 PM (AEST) at Shark Park
Experts predict Dolphins will win against Sharks.
Dolphins hold top scoring rank, Sharks struggle defensively.
Bet tips: Dolphins moneyline, Farnworth to score.

Cronulla Sharks vs Dolphins NRL Round 19 Tips

Cronulla Sharks vs Dolphins, Round 19 2025 - Expert Prediction

There is overwhelming evidence pointing to another Dolphins win here and the top tip is backing the Phins on the moneyline as Underdogs.

Cronulla Sharks vs Dolphins, Round 19 2025 - Expert Prediction
Head to Head
Cronulla Sharks Form Analysis
Cronulla Sharks Team News
Cronulla Sharks Team List
Dolphins Form Analysis
Dolphins Team News
Dolphins Team List
Cronulla Sharks vs Dolphins NRL 2025 Round 19 FAQ’s

They have won both prior matchups, as Underdogs on both occasions. They are in scintillating attacking form with their whole unit playing as a team. The Sharks on the other hand are in a bad form slump defensively, have had troubles this season in converting their chances to points and have a poor record against top 8 opponents.

Sharks vs Dolphins Cheat Sheet

The trends are pointing to a high scoring affair which will likely stay close. Dolphins are the top ranked scoring team over the last 5 games, averaging 45.6 pts per game and it is unlikely the leaky Sharks defence will be able to do enough to stop the onslaught.

Take the Dolphins moneyline, their Team Total to go over and Herbie Farnworth to cross as both the first tryscorer and as an anytime tryscorer.

Dolphins are the 2nd ranked scoring team this season and top ranked over last 5 games. They have never lost to Cronulla.
Dolphins have scored more than 20.5 pts in 9 of their last 12 games. Sharks average 23.1 pts per game to opponents across their last 5.
The Sharks have allowed 6 tries to centres and wingers over their past 2 games.
Herbie Farnworth has scored 10 tries in 16 games this season and lines up against a Sharks edge that has allowed 50% of opposition tries.

Head to Head

These two teams have met on just 2 occasions with the Dolphins winning both matchups, 30-28 last year in Cronulla and 36-16 in 2023 at Suncorp.

Both games went Over the Game Total and the Dolphins won as Underdogs in both matches.

Cronulla Sharks Form Analysis

The Sharks are in a form slump having lost 4 of their last 5 games heading into this round. They enjoyed their second bye of the season last weekend and sit 10th on the ladder just 2 competition points behind the Broncos in 5th. Their points differential though is the worst of the top 10 teams at -4pts.

They have allowed an average of 32.8 pts per game to their opponents over their last 5 matches, a stark contrast to the 18.7 pts allowed per game in the 11 games prior.

Cronulla’s record against current top 8 teams is poor having won just 3 of 9 games played so far this season. They are good at getting into scoring position, averaging 34 tackles per game in their opposition 20m zone but convert at the 10th highest rate in the NRL.

Cronulla Sharks Team News

Only the one change for the Sharks who find themselves outside the top 8, Daniel Atkinson comes onto the bench in place of Billy Burns.

Cronulla Sharks Team List

1. Will Kennedy

2. Sione Katoa

3. Jesse Ramien

4. Sifa Talakai

5. Ronaldo Mulitalo

6. Braydon Trindall

7. Nicho Hynes

8. Addin Fonua-Blake

9. Blayke Brailey

10. Oregon Kaufusi

11. Briton Nikora

12. Teig Wilton

13. Cameron McInnes

Interchange

14. Daniel Atkinson

15. Jesse Colquhoun

16. Toby Rudolf

17. Braden Hamlin-Uele

Reserves

18. Billy Burns

19. Hohepa Puru

20. Niwhai Puru

21. Michael Gabrael

22. Jayden Berrell

Dolphins Form Analysis

The Dolphins have won 5 of their last 7 games and enjoyed their second bye of the season last weekend. They currently sit 7th on the ladder with 8 wins and 8 losses and the 2nd best points differential in the NRL (+162), behind the Storm.

They have scored 50+ points in 3 straight victories averaging 42 pts per game in their 8 wins in 2025.

The team ranks 2nd in Territory and 3rd in Possession and are the 2nd best team in the NRL at converting opportunities into points with a try for every 7.3 tackles Inside 20m of their opponents.

Dolphins Team News

The Hammer is named to back up from Origin in his usual fullback position. Trai Fuller is in the reserves should anything go wrong.

Jake Averillo has moved to the wing to cover for Jack Bostock’s season ending injury, Max Feagai is the new centre.

With Kodi Nikorima out Sean O’Sullivan has been named at five-eighth.

Dolphins Team List

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

2. Jamayne Isaako

3. Max Feagai

4. Herbie Farnworth

5. Jake Averillo

6. Sean O'Sullivan

7. Isaiya Katoa

8. Francis Molo

9. Jeremy Marshall-King

10. Mark Nicholls

11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

12. Oryn Keeley

13. Kurt Donoghoe

Interchange

14. Aublix Tawha

15. Connelly Lemuelu

16. Ray Stone

17. Josh Kerr

Reserves

18. Harrison Graham

19. Trai Fuller

20. Tevita Naufahu

21. LJ Nonu

22. Peter Hola

Cronulla Sharks vs Dolphins NRL 2025 Round 19 FAQ’s

How to watch Cronulla Sharks vs Dolphins NRL 2025 Round 19?

You can watch the Cronulla Sharks vs Dolphins NRL 2025 Round 19 game via Fox Sports or Kayo Sports. If you are watching from outside of Australia the WatchNRL app is the perfect solution.

How to buy tickets to Cronulla Sharks vs Dolphins NRL 2025 Round 19?

To buy tickets to the Cronulla Sharks vs Dolphins NRL 2025 Round 19 game check the NRL website or the official Cronulla Sharks site.

Verdict

Cronulla Sharks v Dolphins

Take the Dolphins moneyline, their Team Total to go over and Herbie Farnworth to cross as both the first tryscorer and as an anytime tryscorer.

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