The Dolphins have walloped a pathetic Brisbane 40-6 to go eighth on the ladder and send the finals hopes of their cross-town rivals into oblivion.

Last year he helped guide the Broncos to a grand final. Now, with arguably his finest performance, he has buried their finals hopes.

Last year he helped guide the Broncos to a grand final. Now, with arguably his finest performance, he has buried their finals hopes.

Last year he helped guide the Broncos to a grand final. Now, with arguably his finest performance, he has buried their finals hopes.

Outgoing Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett was furious at a call from the bunker after the loss to Newcastle ended their NRL season.

Outgoing Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett was furious at a call from the bunker after the loss to Newcastle ended their NRL season.

Eli Katoa was sent to the sin bin for a high shot on Broncos fullback Tristan Sailor.

Eli Katoa was sent to the sin bin for a high shot on Broncos fullback Tristan Sailor.

Eli Katoa was sent to the sin bin for a high shot on Broncos fullback Tristan Sailor.

Eli Katoa was sent to the sin bin for a high shot on Broncos fullback Tristan Sailor.