Sport
26 July, 2025
Dolphins on cusp of history
CITY of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery has urged locals to throw their support behind the Dolphins, as the NRL newcomers close in on a historic first finals appearance.
Cr Flannery said the club was building momentum and urged fans to get behind the team in the final rounds.
“With finals fever around the corner, now is the time for our fans to cheer on the Dolphins to a top eight finish. Let’s dare to dream,” he said.
Reflecting on the club’s journey since its formation, Mayor Flannery described the Dolphins as a core part of the region’s identity.
“From humble beginnings in 1947 to the club’s historic entry into the NRL, the Dolphins are an intrinsic part of the story of Moreton Bay and its proud rugby league tradition,” he said.
“They’ve grown with us, shaped us and brought us together across generations. The Dolphins belong to us.”
He also noted Council’s early backing of the club’s NRL bid, which included significant investment in local infrastructure.
“With their promotion to the NRL, we know that the club is worth an estimated $74 million per year to our local economy,” he said.
“That means more jobs, more tourism and more investment in our city.”
He said the team’s rise mirrored the City of Moreton Bay’s own transformation.
“As the team has risen from local heroes to national contenders, City of Moreton Bay has grown into one of Australia’s fastest-emerging urban centres – a shared story of grassroots, grit, and growth.”
The Council recently launched a new campaign titled ‘Phins for Life’, which premiered at Suncorp Stadium on July 17.
The promotional video captures heartfelt moments shared by local supporters and families.
“It’s a touching tribute to how the Dolphins are with us through it all,” Cr Flannery said.
Dolphins Group Chairman Bob Jones welcomed the campaign, saying it highlighted the club’s strong local ties.
“Moreton Bay is where this club was founded and we continue to build from strength to strength in the NRL,” he said.
“I commend City of Moreton Bay for creating the Phins for Life Campaign as a way of highlighting the community’s connectedness with the Dolphins.”
As part of the initiative, libraries across the city will launch ‘Phlipping the Pages’ on September 7.
