The Warriors lead the Dolphins 30-16 in their Pre-Season Challenge clash at Go Media Stadium.
Dolphins enforcer Tom Gilbert hobbled off with what looked like a serious knee injury early in the second half.
Gilbert played just 11 games last season before a long-term shoulder injury and now looks set for another sideline stint.
“That’s such a shame,” James Graham said.
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Flyer Marcelo Montoya produced a strong finish to dive over in the corner as the Warriors took the lead in the 15th minute.
Enforcer Mitch Barnett charged over from a barnstorming run as the Warriors extended their lead in the 20th minute.
“Off the back fence,” James Graham said on Fox League.
“Great start for the Warriors.”
Dallin Watene-Zelezniak pounced on a stray pass from Dolphins star Kodi Nikorima to race 50 metres to score as the Warriors extended their advantage.
Former Bulldogs centre Jake Averillo pounced to finally get the Dolphins on the board with his first try for the club seven minutes before half-time.
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MATCH PREVIEW
The Warriors will host their second Pre-Season Challenge game in as many weeks when they welcome Wayne Bennett’s Dolphins to Go Media Stadium.
Both teams will unleash full-strength sides, which should be a pretty good indicator into what they’ll trot out in Round 1.
In a huge boost for the home side, halfback Shaun Johnson has been named after missing last week’s loss to the Tigers.
Johnson was in some doubt to miss the start of the regular season with an ankle issue, but it appears he’ll be ready to roll in Round 1.
Injured Warriors fullback Charnze Nicholl-Klokstad has been replaced at the back by Taine Tuaupiki.
Nicholl-Klokstad is in some doubt for the Round 1 due to a hamstring injury.
“Charnze has got hamstring trouble. He has a niggle. It’s a bit of back as well,” Warriors coach Andrew Webster said this week.
The Dolphins unveiled their new-look side in a trial win against the Titans last week, with former Bronco and reigning Dally M Centre of the Year Herbie Farnworth scoring a try.
Both Farnworth and another former Bronco in Tom Flegler will start today.
The interesting battle to keep an eye on is the other centre spot for the Dolphins.
Many thought former Bulldogs flyer Jake Averillo would begin the season there, however Bennett has started Tesi Niu in both trials.
Averillo will come off the bench in jersey number 16.