Jason Demetriou has won the battle between master and apprentice, downing the Dolphins 36-14 at Suncorp Stadium.
The NRL newcomers flew out of the gates looked to have the Rabbitohs measure in the first half, scoring the first try of the game after a horror Taane Milne error.
Kodi Nikorima spotted space on the short side and hit Euan Aitken who was able to take the ball around under the posts.