Matty Johns predicts Dolphins as NRL's next powerhouse club
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 6:36 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Former NRL player Matty Johns has expressed confidence that the Dolphins will emerge as a dominant club in the league over the next 10 to 15 years. The Dolphins are set to play in a preliminary final this Friday after finishing third in the regular season, showing significant growth since their 2023 entry into the NRL. With a talented roster, including players like Selwyn Cobbo and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, and the potential to secure a premiership early in their existence, expectations are high. Results from their upcoming match against the Roosters will be crucial in determining their championship ambitions.
- •Dolphins play Roosters in a preliminary final this Friday.
- •Club finished third in the regular season with a strong roster.
- •Matty Johns believes they can replicate Melbourne Storm's past dominance.
- •Tevita Naufahu signs extension, expected to fill a key wing position for 2027.
- •Club aiming for a premiership in only their fourth season.
- 6:36 AMZero Tackle NRL — Matty Johns makes huge call on NRL’s next long-term dominant club
"“I reckon they could be the Melbourne Storm of the next 10-15 years…”
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