The Raiders lost 30-22 to the Dolphins at GIO Stadium, despite an early lead from Laurie.
The Toyota Forklifts Canberra Raiders have lost to the Dolphins 30-22 at GIO Stadium Canberra.
The home side came in fresh off a bye and fuelled by the Canberra fans, while the Dolphins entered with confidence following their victory over the Rabbitohs last week.
The Green Machine came out firing in the opening two minutes. Stepping into five-eighth, Daine Laurie broke through the line to flick the ball to Jed Stuart on the wing for an early four points.
Ethan Sanders converted the try and the Raiders were underway with a 6-0 lead.
The Dolphins bounced back, with repeated sets allowing the side to send the ball across to Tevita Naufahu for a try in the corner. A successful conversion by Jamayne Isaako levelled the score 6-all.
Laurie's fast footwork was no match for the...