Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery said he was quietly confident Brisbane would be flying the Dolphins’ red, white, and gold flag next week.
“We don’t need a secret weapon we got the ultimate silver bullet loaded and ready to fire: Wayne Bennett. No one knows the Broncos better than Bennett, in fact he won them all six of their premierships!
“And Bennett’s got something to prove this weekend, since the Broncos won their first six games of their inaugural season when they launched back in 1987 and he’ll want to Dolphins to better that.
“So I’m quietly confident that the Dolphins will come out on top.”
But Brisbane Lord Mayor, Adrian Schrinner reckons the Dolphins won’t have it so easy in their second match at Suncorp Stadium.
“While it’s great Mayor Flannery is so excited about the Dolphins NRL debut, I hope he can handle his disappointment if he has to fly a Brisbane Broncos flag outside the Moreton Bay council building if they win!”
Both teams are sitting on top of the NRL ladder, having each won their opening three games.
The Broncos have already gotten into the spirit of the NRL’s newest rivalry, with a massive replica of their new “city” jersey hung on the Kangaroo Point cliffs.
The jersey will be worn for the first time in the Dolphin’s matchup, with the design featuring colours inspired by Brisbane sunsets, and some of the city’s landmarks including the city skyline, Story Bridge and Brisbane River.
Whatever the outcome, both mayors agree that a second Brisbane team in the NRL is a win for south east Queensland.
“Everyone in Moreton Bay is gripped by Phin-fever, the team has really united our community and we’re all cheering the boys on”, said Mayor Flannery.
“That shows the community pride for our team here and an indication of the economic benefit our NRL club will start to bring into Australia’s third largest council.
“I can’t wait, Dolphins fans have waited 76 years to see their club in the NRL and we’ve been looking forward to this moment against Brisbane for just as long.”
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