LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
The Sydney Roosters displayed their dominance on Saturday evening, securing a commanding 30-14 victory over the Dolphins at Allianz Stadium.
In a significant milestone for Luke Keary, who was playing in his 200th NRL Game, the Vice Captain rose to the occasion.
Nat Butcher also made a substantial impact on the final outcome, even though he didn't contribute any points himself.
Billy Smith's outstanding performance earned him the prestigious Artie Legacy Medal, only the second player to receive this accolade.
In the 23rd minute, Jeremy Marshall-King delivered a precise short pass to Ray Stone from dummy half, allowing Stone to power through the Roosters' defensive line and score the opening try.
Isaako successfully kicked the conversion, giving the Dolphins a six-point lead.
However, the Roosters were penalized for offloading the ball after a tackle was completed, resulting in a penalty goal for the Dolphins, extending their advantage to 8-0.
Determined to score before half-time, the Roosters responded in the 39th minute when James Tedesco executed a dummy, leaving Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow bewildered, before offloading to Joseph Manu, who effortlessly evaded the defense and raced around to score behind the posts.