LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
The Battle of Brisbane turned into a bloody brawl as the Dolphins decimated the Broncos in a Suncorp Stadium showdown.
Kevin Walters' bold predictions came back to haunt him as the Broncos were left reeling from a 40-6 thrashing, effectively ending their season in a fiery clash.
In a historic first-ever victory in the local derby, the Redcliffe-based Dolphins ran riot with seven scintillating tries to one, leaving the Broncos in their dust and on the brink of missing out on the finals.
Wayne Bennett and his men from Redcliffe showed no mercy on their rivals as they dominated the game with ruthless efficiency.
The fallout from Walters' confident proclamation just a week prior, claiming that the Broncos would surely make the finals, was swift and brutal.
The footy world wasted no time in reminding Walters of his now infamous words, with fans quick to mock the coach for his overly optimistic predictions.
The Dolphins' triumph was not just a win, but a statement of intent in the NRL's newest local rivalry.
The Broncos may have been left battered and bruised, but they will have to lick their wounds and regroup as they face the harsh reality of their season spiraling out of control.
It was a bloodbath on the field, a showdown of epic proportions that will go down in Rugby League history.