LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
Wayne Bennett, the crafty coach of the Dolphins, made a bold claim that his team would be in the "top 2 or 3" after a dazzling performance from Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow set the NRL world alight.
The young fullback's 100m dash to the try line left the Sharks in disarray on Thursday night, sealing a thrilling 30-28 victory for the Dolphins in Sydney.
Tabuai-Fidow's heroics not only secured the Dolphins' first win in the city, but also left fans and pundits alike in awe of his speed and skill.
The game seemed to be slipping away from the Dolphins as the Sharks clawed their way back from a 22-0 deficit, taking a slim 24-22 lead with just over 27 minutes remaining.
However, in a moment reminiscent of Rugby League legends of old, Tabuai-Fidow turned on the jets and left defenders in his wake, crossing the try line to put the Dolphins back in front.
The Sharks were left reeling, unable to mount a comeback as the final siren sounded and Nicho Hynes missed a crucial conversion attempt.
The match will surely go down in NRL history as one of the most thrilling encounters of the season, with Tabuai-Fidow's try standing out as a clear highlight.
As Bennett's Dolphins continue to make waves in the competition, the rugby league world can only watch in anticipation of what they will achieve next.