Dolphins into NRL’s final four with comeback win over Warriors
The Dolphins secured a comeback victory against the New Zealand Warriors to reach the NRL preliminary finals. This marks a significant milestone for the club in only their fourth season.
Why it matters
The rapid success of a new franchise in a major professional league is a notable development in sports business and competitive history.
— 7:18pm , first published 6:33pm
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Share A A A For nearly four decades Brisbane has been the Broncos’ turf, a status earned with seven premierships and a galaxy of stars.
On the penultimate weekend of this season, however, Suncorp Stadium will be painted red and white.
The new kids on the block, the Dolphins, are the toast of the town, booking a home preliminary final with a come-from-behind 26-16 victory over the New Zealand Warriors at Go Media Stadium in Auckland.
The club has a long and rich history in Brisbane suburban football stretching back to 1947, but the NRL iteration is in its infancy and this was its finest hour to date.
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