Dolphins cement top four spot with win over Parramatta Eels, score, highlights
The Dolphins secured a 34-16 victory over the Parramatta Eels, moving them one win away from clinching a top-four spot in the NRL. The win was driven by strong performances from their backline, including doubles from Herbie Farnworth and Jamayne Isaako.
Why it matters
This result significantly impacts the NRL finals standings and highlights the competitive trajectory of the Dolphins as they approach the postseason.
NRL NRL-PREMIERSHIP Dolphins’ big top-four boost... and the potential free agent they can’t afford to lose Ryles slams bunker in Eels loss | 03:08 Peter Badel from Code Sports August 21st, 2026 11:14 pm The Dolphins are one win away from clinching a top-four berth after doubles to Herbie Farnworth and Jamayne Isaako inspired Redcliffe’s 34-16 rout of the Eels on Friday night.
Forget the Jackson Five - Redcliffe’s Fab Five are box-office brilliance with Isaako, Farnworth, Selwyn Cobbo, Jack Bostock and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow lighting up Suncorp Stadium to sink plucky Parramatta.
The Eels threatened to stage a Dolphins ambush when two early tries to Ronald Volkman and Brian Kelly propelled Parramatta to a shock 10-0 lead.
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