Toia burns Dolphins stars
- The Sydney Roosters defeated the Dolphins 36-26 at Suncorp Stadium on May 2, 2025, during Magic Round in front of 48,359 fans.
- The Dolphins were missing their key injured middle forwards, which impacted their physical competitiveness in the early stages of the match.
- Robert Toia, a 20-year-old former Redcliffe junior recovering from ACL injuries, scored two tries and one assist, showcasing significant impact despite past setbacks.
- At halftime, Roosters ran for 976m versus Dolphins' 626m, with Toia highlighted for his 'body swerve and dancing feet' and coach Trent Robinson praising captain James Tedesco's consistent excellence.
- The defeat emphasizes the Dolphins' need to improve physicality and depth, as Roosters capitalized on their dominance despite injuries and managed playmaking roles effectively after Sandon Smith's concussion.
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Toia burns Dolphins stars
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Image – NRL / YouTube. After enduring three years of injuries, including two ACL ruptures and a broken jaw, 20-year-old Robert Toia marked his NRL debut season with a breakout performance, scoring two tries in the Sydney Roosters’ 36-26 Magic Round victory over the Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium. Toia amassed 167 running metres, two line breaks, and seven tackle busts, asserting himself against Herbie Farnworth and laying on a try for Mark Nawaqani…
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