The beginning of an NRL season is arguably the best time of the year.
Hope is in the air, whether it be genuine or not.
The chance for every single team to make Finals, even a Grand Final, is there for the taking!
As fans we can all be talked into believing that this is our year. Even though for 16 (soon to be 17) teams, that is not the case.
Today we are here to look forward to 2026. Specifically what your team has to look forward to next year.
These are meant to be light hearted, although truthfull.
With that said, below is the one thing your club has to look forward to in 2026:
2. The Dolphins: First finals series
Dolphins fans, the wait it almost over.
2026 is the year that the club will finally make its first Finals appearance.
After just missing out in 2025 they welcome back Herbie Farnworth, Jack Bostock, Thomas Flegler, Max Plath and Tom Gilbert.
Throw in superstars like Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Isaiya Katoa and Jeremy Marshall-King and it's time for the Dolphins to crack the Top Eight!
Simplistic, controversial but enjoyable.
– Cleary or Moses. I know – Cleary looks good for Penrith because of the rest of the team, and looks unimpressive for SOO because of the rest of the team. One team plays to his strengths, and one does not. I can’t split the two guys because Moses plays for a lesser team, and doesn’t get much SOO opportunity.
– Newcastle. Untried combinations through the spine. KP will flatter to deceive, as usual.
– Cronulla. Generation Next won’t get a run in first grade unless a coach crash hospitalises half the first team.
Manly – I just don’t know what to expect ……