Dolphins v Wests Tigers NRL Round 3 tips | March 22, 2025

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NRL Round 3: Dolphins v Wests Tigers betting preview

The Dolphins will be fighting to avoid a disastrous 0-3 start to the NRL season when they host the in-form Wests Tigers at Kayo Stadium on Saturday evening.

Both teams enter this clash under different circumstances. The Dolphins are searching for their first win of 2025, while the Tigers arrive full of confidence after dismantling the Eels 32-6 last weekend.

Kristian Woolf’s men have looked disjointed in their opening two matches, struggling in attack and leaking soft tries in defence. They were slow out of the blocks in both losses, with the Knights and Rabbitohs taking early leads and controlling the tempo.

The good news for Dolphins fans is their impressive home record in Redcliffe, where they have won four of their six matches since joining the NRL.

The Tigers, on the other hand, have quickly established themselves as a dangerous attacking team. Sunia Turuva was electric last week, bagging a hat-trick against Parramatta, while Jarome Luai and Lachlan Galvin are already forming a strong halves combination.

With both teams possessing attacking firepower and recent defensive concerns, expect a high-scoring contest as the Dolphins try to save their season and the Tigers aim to build momentum.

Dolphins vs Tigers Round 3 team news

Dolphins

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow
2. Jamayne Isaako
3. Jake Averillo
4. Herbie Farnworth
5. Junior Tupou
6. Kodi Nikorima
7. Isaiya Katoa
8. Daniel Saifiti
9. Jeremy Marshall-King
10. Felise Kaufusi
11. Oryn Keeley
12. Max Plath
13. Tom Gilbert
14. Kurt Donoghoe
15. Josh Kerr
16. Mark Nicholls
17. Ray Stone

Jack Bostock and Kulikefu Finefeuiaki have been named in the extended squad and could be late inclusions to add defensive steel. Despite back-to-back losses, Kristian Woolf has kept faith in the same 17 from last round, though late changes remain a possibility.

Wests Tigers

1. Jahream Bula
2. Sunia Turuva
3. Adam Doueihi
4. Starford To’a
5. Jeral Skelton
6. Lachlan Galvin
7. Jarome Luai
8. Terrell May
9. Apisai Koroisau
10. Fonua Pole
11. Samuela Fainu
12. Alex Seyfarth
13. Alex Twal
14. Tallyn Da Silva
15. Royce Hunt
16. Jack Bird
17. Sione Fainu

Benji Marshall has stuck with the same 17 that thrashed the Eels. However, Jahream Bula is in doubt with a foot issue, and Heath Mason has been named in the reserves as a potential replacement at fullback if needed.

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Dolphins v Wests Tigers Rd 3 betting predictions

Despite their slow start to the season, the Dolphins should find home comfort at Kayo Stadium and finally get a win on the board. Their record at this venue is strong, and they have covered the line in five of their last six home games. The Tigers were brilliant last week, but Parramatta have been dreadful, making it hard to judge just how strong they truly are. If the Dolphins can tighten up their defensive structures, they should do enough to beat the Tigers by two points or more with -111.11 at BetOnline.

Jahream Bula has consistently proven himself as a dynamic attacking threat, and with the Tigers finding their attacking groove, he’s a strong play to cross the line. The Dolphins’ defence has been vulnerable out wide, conceding multiple tries to outside backs in their last two games. If the Tigers continue to attack through their spine, Bula will be in the thick of the action, making him great value to score at +140 with BetOnline.

Both teams have shown defensive vulnerabilities, with the Dolphins conceding 26 points last week and the Tigers allowing a late consolation try to the Eels. The Tigers have an attack-first mindset under Benji Marshall, while the Dolphins are desperate to rediscover their attacking spark through the likes of Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Jamayne Isaako, and Sunia Turuva. Given that two of the last three meetings between these sides have gone over the points total, this bet shapes as a strong play with BetOnline.

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