Dolphins reach preliminary finals after coming back against Warriors

The Dolphins advanced to the preliminary finals on Saturday after securing a ten-point victory against the New Zealand Warriors in Auckland. Despite falling behind early in the match, the Dolphins produced a scoring surge with three tries in a 15-minute period leading up to the hour mark. The Warriors struggled to maintain momentum after substituting key middle forwards Mitchell Barnett and James Fisher-Harris, while an ankle injury sidelined Jackson Ford. Leka Halasima was a late scratching for the Warriors due to a hamstring injury, forcing a tactical adjustment that proved difficult for the team to overcome. The Dolphins now head to the preliminary finals, while the Warriors prepare for a match against the Newcastle Knights next weekend to remain in the competition. Herbie Farnworth delivered a standout performance for the Dolphins to help seal the win.

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