The disappointment was palpable after the Dolphins lost their maiden preliminary final but coach Kristian Woolf insists his side can go at least one better next season despite the exit of several stars.
Winger Jamayne Isaako (Melbourne), five-eighth Kodi Nikorima (St George Illawarra), lock Ray Stone (retired) and Wests Tigers-bound centre Jake Averillo will all depart at the end of the season.
