LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In a thrilling match-up at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday night, the Dolphins came out on top with a 24-12 victory over the Wests Tigers.
The return of the dynamic fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow saw him score a double, leading the Dolphins to their seventh win of the season and solidifying their spot in the top four.
The Dolphins had their chances early on, with a set scrum opportunity in the 10th minute, but a wayward pass from Kodi Nikorima saw the opportunity go begging.
However, just a few minutes later, Jack Bostock crossed the try line after a slick left side raid involving Herbie Farnworth and Tabuai-Fidow, with Jamayne Isaako slotting the conversion to make it 6-0.
Despite a penalty against Felise Kaufusi giving the Tigers a prime attacking opportunity in the 23rd minute, they were unable to capitalize, with a grubber from Lachie Galvin going dead in-goal.
The Dolphins extended their lead in the 28th minute, taking advantage of a mistake from Charlie Staines as Jeremy Marshall-King set up Mark Nicholls with a clever pass from dummy half.
The Dolphins put on a strong performance, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive grit to come out on top against the Wests Tigers in an intense battle of wills.
The Tigers will need to regroup and strategize for their next match, while the Dolphins continue to ride the wave of their impressive season thus far.