The Dolphins defeated the Sydney Roosters in a major round one upset with the NRL’s 17th team springing a boilover victory before 32,177 fans at Suncorp
NRL’s 17th team spring surprise victory before 32,177 at SuncorpIt was a win to make even Wayne Bennett crack a smile. The NRL’s newest team and the game’s greatest coach pulled off one of the great rugby league ambushes, as the Dolphins demolished the Sydney Roosters 28-18 at Suncorp Stadium.
The Roosters scored first when a lovely set play by the Roosters sent star winger Joseph Suaalii into the corner. Although the grounding was dubious, Edrick Lee’s interference in the lead-up was worthy of a penalty try and possible sin-binning. Too often the Dolphins adrenaline got the better of them with panic passes when patience was required. When Wayne’s boys coughed up the ball from a kickoff the Roosters weren’t long in scoring again, as Drew Hutchison strolled over after a lucky bounce to see the Roosters retake the lead. Sam Walker added the extras.
The Dolphins needed a bolt of inspiration and former Melbourne Storm forward Felise Kaufusi provided it, laying on two bell ringing tackles in one minute to create the momentum for former Rabbitoh Mark Nicholls to dive over as the Dolphins locked up the scores.
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