The Dolphins had a strong start, scoring an early try to put 5 points on the board, though the conversion attempt was unsuccessful. However, Western Suburbs rallied back with a flurry of tries, leading 19-5 at halftime.

In the second half, Suburbs added two more tries with successful conversions, extending their lead to 33. Dolphins responded with two tries of their own, but it wasn't enough to close the gap. The final score stood at 33-17 in favor of Western Suburbs.

Despite the win, Western Suburbs' Head Coach Jackie Bock expressed disappointment in his team's overall performance, noting that they need to improve. On the other hand, Dolphins' Head Coach Hauta Veii praised his team's fighting spirit despite the loss, emphasizing their focus on the next league game.

In the reserve league match between the two teams, Western Suburbs 2 also achieved a victory, beating Dolphins 2 with a score of 32-24.