Warriors beat Dolphins, 5th consecutive win
- Dave Worsley
- 27 minutes ago
- 2 min read
Co-catpain James Fisher-Harris eturned to the Warriors after several weeks injured and was as aggressive as expecteda across the field in the win over the Dolphins.
The Warriors won the clash 16-12 in Brisbane for their fifth consecutive victory but the late run from the Dolphins made it tighter than it should have been.
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The Warriors had just conceded a try to fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and immediately let through another to centre Herbie Farnworth in the 78th minute and had to defend another late attack.
The Warriors looked in control for most of the first half and went to the break 10-0 thanks at Marata Niukore try in the 29th minute as well as an incorrect referee call that resulted in a try to centre Kurt Capewell.
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck also returning from injury, spilt a high kick near his own goal-line, but the loose ball was ruled backwards. Halfback Luke Metcalf kicking ahead, gathering and finding Capewell for the try.
Both teams had tries disallowed on technicalities and the Warriors eventually extended their lead as reserve forward Jacob Laban scored his first NRL try.
Fisher-Harris' indiscretion left the door ajar for the Dolphins, but their comeback ultimately fell short.
The result means the Warriors will remain second after 11 rounds with an 8-2 record, matching the best-ever start to a season in 2002. That side that won the minor premiership and reached the Grand Final.
Next week, they return to Mt Smart for the first time in a month and play fellow top four side, the Canberra Raiders in a clash which is already soldout.
Warriors 16 (Marata Niukore, Kurt Capewell, Jacob Laban tries; Luke Metcalf 2 con) Dolphins 10 (Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Herbie Farnworth tries; Jamayne Isaako 2 con). HT: 10-0.