Tigers too good for Dolphins in grand final rematch

A battle between two of the competition's premium hookers highlighted this afternoon's Anzac round clash at Langlands Park. 

The game was preceded by an Anzac ceremony that saw both sides inspired to perform. 

Aaron Booth and Jake Turpin were firing in a gritty clash that saw EastsTigers emerge 16-12 victors in a replay of last year's grand final.

Turpin's Dolphins had the better of the first 40 minutes, putting plenty of pressure on the Tigers.

They scored their sole first half try in the 29th minute when Jeremy Hawkins finished off a slick back line movement to cross in the left hand corner before bringing the ball round to dot down under the post.

The Dolphins could have and, with the possession they had, probably should have scored a number of other first half tries.

Hawkins had the chance for a first half double through an almost identical try, however the final pass went forward and this was to be the story of the day for the Dolphins.

The Tigers had opened the scoring in the 17th minute when Josh Ralph took the ball at first received, went step, step and was through the defence to score beside the posts.

Bryce Donovan and Booth converted their team's opening tries and the half time score was 6-6.

The Tigers opened the scoring in the second half with a try to hard running forward Patrick Kaufusi.

They kicked very well in general play, keeping the Dolphins defence on the back foot and earning three line drop outs.

They are too good of a side to not score with that much possession and Kelma Tuilagi scored the match winning try in the 70th minute.