LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy

No half measures as Nikorima looks to level up in quest for finals

Positive injury updates for several key forwards, such as Thomas Fleger, who aims for a remarkable Round 1 return, as well as representative players Tom Gilbert and Daniel Saifiti, bode well for the team.

As he embarks on his 13th NRL pre-season, Nikorima's main objective for the upcoming year is to steer the Dolphins toward their inaugural finals appearance. The team narrowly missed this opportunity in 2025 due to a series of long-term injuries that disrupted their promising start to the season.