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'I'll never forget this one': Wayne Bennett's simple post-game message to Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow after Dolphins star scores try of the year
We have to go back 32 years for the only try Wayne Bennett remembers that compares to what Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow produced for the Dolphins.
Legendary coach Wayne Bennett, with his wealth of rugby league experience, believes that Tabuai-Fidow's remarkable play for the Dolphins against the Sharks on Thursday night ranks among the best tries he has ever seen.
Dubbed "The Hammer," Tabuai-Fidow had already made headlines earlier in the week with a hat-trick for the Maroons in State of Origin.
But it was his dazzling 98-metre sprint down the field that truly stole the show and left even the staunchest Sharks fans in awe.
Trailing 22-0, the Dolphins were in desperate need of a spark, and with just over 20 minutes remaining, Tabuai-Fidow delivered in spectacular fashion.
Fielding a high ball near his own 10-metre line, the speedster had the awareness to spot an opening as Braydon Trindall rushed towards him, ultimately evading the tackle and outmaneuvering several defenders on his way to the try line.
Despite the efforts of players like Briton Nikora, Ronaldo Mulitalo, and Tom Hazelton, as well as a valiant attempt by fullback Will Kennedy, Tabuai-Fidow showcased his incredible agility and speed as he danced around the opposition to score what Bennett considers the try of the year.
In the world of rugby league, where every game is filled with twists and turns, Tabuai-Fidow's breathtaking display will surely be talked about for years to come as a moment of pure brilliance on the field.