They've had 20 weeks to prepare but the time has come for Wayne Bennett's Dolphins to face the ultimate test against the defending premier Panthers.
Hosting the competition leaders on the back of five losses would have almost been an impossible challenge for the newcomers but thanks to a golden point victory against the Titans on Sunday, the Dolphins have ended their losing streak and are back in the mix for finals contention, sitting only two points outside the eight.
Having posted victories against the Raiders and Sharks and taken the Broncos to the wire, the Dolphins have proved they're well capable of an upset and if they can find a way to overcome Penrith, they would be putting the whole NRL on notice.