Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

They call him The Hammer, and the nickname fits — not because Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow hits hard (though he does), but because of the devastating finality with which he punishes any defensive lapse. His speed is the kind that turns a half-break into a seventy-metre try, his footwork elusive enough to make the last line of defence clutch at thin air. At Redcliffe, where the Dolphins are building something from the ground up, Tabuai-Fidow has become the most exciting player on the roster and a genuine crowd favourite whose try-scoring exploits belong in a different sporting dimension. His versatility to play fullback or centre gives the coaching staff options that most NRL clubs can only dream of.

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In 90 games and 45 tries — a strike rate that would be impressive for any player, let alone one who only turned twenty-four — The Hammer has established himself as one of the premier finishers in the NRL. His speed, his instincts, and his ability to score spectacular tries make him the Dolphins’ most dangerous weapon. In 2026, Tabuai-Fidow continues to terrorise defensive lines, a young star whose best years promise to coincide with the Dolphins’ rise as a force in the competition.

EC — Senior features writer, australiafootball.com