Three narrow losses have driven the Dolphins out of the top eight. But one brutal reality check could be a young star’s making.
According to Dolphins veteran Felise Kaufusi, halfback Isaiya Katoa could soon reap the benefits of being on the receiving end of a Nathan Cleary masterclass.
A 14-0 lead against the Titans ended in a seven-point defeat, while they fought valiantly against the high-flying Roosters only to fall short 40-34.Amid a growing injury toll that has claimed Tom Gilbert, Tom Flegler, Jeremy Marshall-King and Euan Aitken, coach Wayne Bennett’s men have been the victims of some tight clashes – losses to the Storm, Raiders, Warriors and Knights all coming within six points.
By contrast, Bennett was left to lament Katoa’s decision not to go for a field goal in close range in the dying minutes.“We should’ve kicked a field goal two minutes before that. I’m not blaming him at all, I’m just telling you that was just the moment in the game,” Bennett said afterwards. The 20-year-old will get his chance to prove that in Sunday’s battle with the New Zealand Warriors, who will be eager to begin
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