The Dolphins are on the cusp of a stunning upset of three-time reigning premiers the Panthers and lead 26-24 late in the second half in Penrith.
The hosts scored first after Nathan Cleary set up the opener in his comeback match in the fifth minute, but it’s been all the Dolphins since.
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Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has already scored twice, while Isaiya Katoa went over thanks to some fancy footwork in the 13th minute.
Panthers winger Paul Alamoti did extremely well to stay in the field of play and score the hosts second try in the 20th minute.
The Dolphins picked up where they left off in the second half and boom rookie Jack Bostock showing his pace to finish in the corner in the 53rd minute.
But two quick tries from Penrith have set up a grandstand finsih.
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MATCH PREVIEW
The Dolphins could slip out of the top eight if they lose Sunday afternoon’s clash against the Panthers in Penrith.
Fresh off consecutive wins against the Dragons and Rabbitohs, the Dolphins will strengthen their finals chances if they topple the reigning champions this weekend.
However, the Panthers have been boosted by the return of superstar halfback Nathan Cleary, who has been sidelined with injury since Round 10.
Kick-off at BlueBet Stadium is scheduled for 2pm AEST.
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