It was the sort of play that drew comparisons to a legend, and will help Queensland fans sleep at night as they await a verdict on another Maroons star.
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has issued Maroons’ hierarchy a message: he is ready to assume the Queensland No.1 jumper if needed.Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow in full flight for the Dolphins against the Cronulla Sharks.“The Hammer” had been kept quiet for much of the contest, but showcased his game-breaking potential to field a deep bomb, before weaving through defenders to streak the length of the field.
Isaiya Katoa may have prevailed in his halfback shootout with Cronulla rival Nicho Hynes, but the Dolphins star has revealed he harboured no desire to rush into a challenge for the former Dally M Medal winner’s New South Wales job.The 20-year-old’s combination with five-eighth Kodi Nikorima, linking up on either side of the field, played a role in three of the Dolphins’ first four tries – all within 15 mintues – through Herbie Farnworth, Jack Bostock and Jake Averillo.
“I think with the No. 7 jersey, it comes with the role of organising and controlling a team, and that’s something I’ve been working on over the pre-season.Katoa, supported by the Dolphins making just two errors, finished with 600 kick metres. He found space in the Sharks’ back three to pin the hosts deep down their own end, before Briton Nikora and Sione Katoa’s heroic last-minute connection threatened to send the clash into golden point.
Nicho Hynes cuts a dejected figure after missing a sideline conversion in the Cronulla Sharks loss to the Dolphins.But Katoa was quick to rule himself out of Blues contention for now, despite some talk before the series he could be a shock smokey amid Nathan Cleary’s injury setback.Tevita return nears
While Kenny Bromwich and Felise Kaufusi wound back the clock with key performances as the starting props, the Dolphins’ reinforcements were unable to keep the Sharks from wrestling back momentum.For the second week in a row, Hunt’s first stint resulted in his side scoring 18 unanswered points, crossing for a try of his own while running for 74 metres and two tackle busts in a 28-minute stint.
The Kiwi hooker has been a defensive workhorse for his side, coming up with 38 tackles against a Cronulla pack who were out to hunt the smaller defenders.
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