Herbie Farnworth, a standout player for the Dolphins, has disclosed that he spent a couple of days in hospital and only arrived in Sydney on Thursday afternoon to compete against the Bulldogs.
The dynamic centre maintained his impressive form, scoring a try for the sixth consecutive match as the Redcliffe-based team claimed a surprising 44-8 win at Accor Stadium.
In addition to his try, Farnworth assisted a try for winger Jack Bostock, while racking up over 100 metres in challenging, rainy conditions against Canterbury.
What few were aware of prior to kick-off was that the 25-year-old was nearly sidelined for the journey to Sydney due to a leg infection.
In a chat with Nine’s Danika Mason after the match, Farnworth confessed it was a “last-minute decision” from both him and the club to board the flight and take to the field.
Herbie Farnworth speaks post-match after the round 12 triumph. Nine
“I was discharged this morning and caught a flight a few hours ago,” he explained.
“I was feeling a bit unwell but managed to turn things around this morning. It was a tough decision to come, but I’m pleased I did. When you’re out on the ground, you tend to block out everything else.
“It was a challenging match, but I’m just thrilled the team showed up to play.”
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Coach Kristian Woolf praised both Farnworth’s “courageous” display and that of young hooker Kurt Donoghoe, who suffered a broken nose in the first half.
“Farnworth is dealing with quite a severe infection in his leg,” the coach remarked.
“There were some genuinely brave efforts put forth today, particularly from him, without a doubt.”
This victory proves essential for the Dolphins as they aim to secure a position in the top eight, with two points guaranteed next week due to a bye.
Canterbury will remain at the top of the ladder despite this being only their second loss of the year.
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