LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In a nail-biting Round 26 clash, the Dolphin's Felise Kaufusi found himself sin-binned for a high shot on Adam Reynolds, earning a verbal spray from the Broncos playmaker as he exited the field.
The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with moments of high-octane footy and desperate defense keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
As the clock ticked down, Pat Carrigan's brute force saw him crash over the line off the back of a Jesse Arthurs breakaway, bringing the Dolphins within striking distance at 12-6.
Despite being a man down, the Dolphins extended their lead to 12-0 with a well-executed set play that resulted in Jake Averillo touching down.
The drama continued as Kaufusi's sin-binning put the Dolphins on the back foot, but they managed to weather the storm and maintain their lead.
However, a knock-on by Kotoni Staggs proved costly, allowing the Dolphins to capitalize and score through Jamayne Isaako in the right corner.
With the match hanging in the balance, Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett made strategic changes in a bid to spark his team's resurgence.
The chess pieces were moved, with Tevita Pangai Junior slotting into the front row and Trai Fuller taking on the fullback role.
Despite the absence of key players due to injury, the Dolphins fought valiantly to secure a crucial victory.
In another thrilling showdown, the Eels pulled off a major upset against the Dragons, throwing the race for eighth spot wide open.
Despite facing the possibility of claiming the wooden spoon, Parramatta's victory sent shockwaves through the competition and left the Dragons' finals hopes hanging by a thread.
As the dust settles on Round 26, the stage is set for a dramatic conclusion to the NRL season, with teams jostling for position in the fiercely competitive league.
The battle for supremacy continues, with every match bringing new twists and turns in the ever-evolving world of Rugby League.