Let’s ‘paint the town red!’

photo credit Angelico Jarvis Photography

Moreton Bay’s Mayor has called for the City’s passionate Dolphins fans to ‘paint the town red’ as the team prepares for a historic preliminary final.

Raising Dolphin’s flags today with mascots Sandy and Phinny, Mayor Peter Flannery said Moreton Bay had ‘Phin Fever’ ahead of tomorrow’s do-or-die clash against Sydney Roosters.

“We couldn’t be prouder of the Dolphins and their incredible achievement to reach this stage of the NRL finals,” Mayor Flannery said.

“To be only 80 minutes away from an inaugural grand final is testament to the skill, resilience and sheer brilliance the boys have shown throughout the season.

“Since day one, Council has been behind the Dolphins – from the moment they pushed for a place in the NRL to their first game and now as they stand on the cusp of premiership glory.

“I’m calling on our community - and all of South East Queensland - to get involved and show your true colours.

“Let’s get the red, white and gold out and make things truly Phintastic.”

Dolphins will be relying on their attacking brilliance with a bevy of stars like Hamiso ‘Hammer’ Tabuai-Fidow, Herbie Farnworth, Jack Bostock and halfback Isaiya Katoa.

Mayor Flannery declared Moreton Bay’s Dolphins fans “were the most passionate in the NRL” and urged them to show up in force at Suncorp Stadium on Friday.

“We’ve got passion by the phinfull and we can’t wait to cook those chooks with 50,000 of us of us cheering the team on,” he said.

“From humble beginnings in 1947 to their remarkable rise in the NRL, the Dolphins are an intrinsic part of the story of Moreton Bay and its proud rugby league tradition.

“It’s time to get your Phins Up, make some history and send our boys to the big one.”