Then there were four. The 2026 NRL Preliminary Finals are set with the Dolphins, Roosters, Panthers and Knights the awesome foursome that have outlasted all others in the race for premiership glory.

There are some massive injury clouds and potential medical miracles hanging over a number of certified superstars, whose possible inclusions or absences have the ability to decide these contests.

Do the names Nathan Cleary and Sam Walker mean anything to you? If they do, you might want to check out our NRL Preliminary Finals predicted teams below.

So, whether you’re looking to craft a finals multi, or trying to get a leg up in your office tipping comp, some info on potential personnel never goes astray.

In the hopes of providing a sneak peek to punters, we’ve put together a predicted lineup for all four teams featuring this week. Check out our NRL Finals Week 2 predicted teams below.

NRL Preliminary Finals Predicted Teams

The Dolphins Predicted Team 

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

2. Jamayne Isaako

3. Jack Bostock

4. Herbie Farnworth

5. Selwyn Cobbo

6. Kodi Nikorima

7. Isaiya Katoa (c)

8. Tom Flegler

9. Jeremy Marshall-King

10. Tom Gilbert

11. Max Plath

12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

13. Morgan Knowles

14. Kurt Donoghoe

15. Ray Stone

16. Francis Molo

17. Connelly Lemuelu

18. Brad Schneider

19. Tevita Naufahu

The Roosters Predicted Team 

1. James Tedesco (c)

2. Daniel Tupou

3. Hugo Savala

4. Robert Toia

5. Mark Nawaqanitawase

6. Sam Walker

7. Daly Cherry-Evans

8. Naufahu Whyte

9. Reece Robson

10. Lindsay Collins

11. Salesi Foketi

12. Siua Wong

13. Victor Radley

14. Connor Watson 

15. Spencer Leniu 

16. Nat Butcher

17. Angus Crichton

18. Cody Ramsay

19. Billy Smith

Penrith Panthers Predicted Team 

1. Dylan Edwards

2. Thomas Jenkins

3. Paul Alamoti

4. Casey McLean

5. Brian To'o

6. Jack Cole

7. Nathan Cleary (c)

8. Moses Leota

9. Mitch Kenny

10. Lindsay Smith

11. Isaiah Papali'i

12. Liam Martin

13. Isaah Yeo

14. Freddy Lussick

15. Scott Sorensen

16. Liam Henry

17. Billy Phillips

18. Billy Scott

19. Blaize Talagi

Newcastle Knights Predicted Team 

1. Kalyn Ponga (c)

2. Dom Young

3. Dane Gagai

4. Bradman Best

5. Greg Marzhew

6. Fletcher Sharpe

7. Sandon Smith

8. Tyson Frizell

9. Phoenix Crossland

10. Cody Hopwood

11. Jermaine McEwen

12. Francis Manuleleua

13. Mat Croker

14. Harrison Graham

15. Dylan Lucas

16. Pasami Saulo

17. Thomas Cant

18. Lachlan Crouch

19. Fletcher Hunt

*Odds are subject to change.