Overview
- Cody Walker nailed the first 40/20 of his career to swing momentum before Latrell Mitchell’s second try closed out the game at Suncorp Stadium.
- Captain Cameron Murray returned from last year’s Achilles rupture with a high-workrate display that steadied South Sydney through the middle.
- Halfback Ashton Ward exited with an ankle injury, later seen in a moonboot and on crutches, leaving Souths short with Jonah Glover sidelined and Jamie Humphreys suspended.
- Alex Johnston crossed for his 211th career try, moving to within one of Ken Irvine’s all-time record.
- The Dolphins rallied to within six in the second half but completed only 25 of 37 sets and were let down by discipline late.