LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy

'Never give up': Bennett factor still looms large for Katoa

The impact of former coach Wayne Bennett remains significant for the Dolphins as the season progresses. His influence extends from their first game to the current finals aspirations of the team.

Guided by their captain and halfback Isaiya Katoa, the Dolphins kept their slim hopes for the finals alive with a narrow 36-30 victory against the determined Titans, maintaining their position in ninth place on the ladder, just behind the eighth-place Roosters.

Now, the team awaits the outcome of a crucial match where Bennett's Rabbitohs face their rivals, the Roosters, on Friday night, which could affect the Dolphins' chances before their must-win game against Canberra on Sunday.