Connor Watson is out of this game and almost certainly out of the grand final if the Roosters win tonight, after the independent doctor rules he suffered a category 1 head knock. That’s a real blow for the Tricolours, who could really use the energy of the Origin representative to help wrangle back control of
Connor Watson is out of this game and almost certainly out of the grand final if the Roosters win tonight, after the independent doctor rules he suffered a category 1 head knock. That’s a real blow for the Tricolours, who could really use the energy of the Origin representative to help wrangle back control of this game.
The Dolphins have the best of the next couple of sets, then earn a penalty from a Victor Radley high shot on Herbie Farnworth.
A try before half-time would really change the complexion of this game, and within a couple of tackles the Dolphins are 10 metres out from the Roosters’ line.
But Isaiya Katoa’s last-tackle option, under plenty of pressure from Radley, is a poor chip kick straight into the arms of James Tedesco.
Roosters 16, Dolphins 6 after 38 minutes
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