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Part of situation: Roosters win 2026 NRL Grand Final; salary cap debate rises (8 clusters)

Sydney Roosters and Redcliffe Dolphins set for NRL preliminary final

NRL Finals Sydney Roosters Redcliffe Dolphins Angus Crichton Rugby League

The Sydney Roosters and Redcliffe Dolphins are set to face each other in an NRL preliminary final at Suncorp Stadium on Friday, September 25, 2026, with a spot in the grand final at stake.

Roosters forward Angus Crichton has returned to the lineup following a serious foot injury, expressing his determination to play a high-impact role off the bench despite his upcoming move to rugby union in 2027. Additionally, star half Sam Walker has been seen training with the squad, nearing a comeback from an asyndesmosis injury sustained in round 26.

The Dolphins enter the match with a strong home advantage and a notable record in night matches, having won their last 13. Both teams are expected to be at near full strength for the highly anticipated sellout fixture.

Entities

Angus Crichton · Cronulla Sharks · Dolphins · Nicho Hynes · Redcliffe Dolphins · Sam Walker · Suncorp Stadium · Sydney Roosters

Sources

Dolphins vs Sydney Roosters Tips, Odds, Teams & Predictions – NRL Finals Week 3 2026 | Sports News Australia [www.sportsnews.com.au]
‘Kamikaze’ Crichton reflects on final NRL days with Roosters [www.sportingnews.com]
NRL 2026 finals: Sydney Roosters star Daly Cherry-Evans has a 30-year history with the Redcliffe Dolphins as NRL exit nears [www.watoday.com.au]
Roosters book prelim ticket by mauling Sharks [startsat60.com]
Sam Walker return: Star half trains with Sydney Roosters as 4000 fans watch Dolphins [www.smh.com.au]
Crichton ready to embrace role as Roosters’ impact man [theqldr.com.au]
Sydney Roosters back-rowers: Why Angus Crichton believes Siua Wong and Salesi Foketi are the club's future [www.smh.com.au]