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Joel Gould

Dolphins teen Katoa embraces Phil Jauncey mental skills

Dolphins teenager Isaiya Katoa used a renowned sports psychologist to help him on debut. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Dolphins deep-thinking debutant Isaiya Katoa says advice from renowned sports psychologist Phil Jauncey helped him overcome an early error to shine at No.6 on NRL debut in the historic 28-18 win over Sydney Roosters.

Jauncey has been close to Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett for decades and worked with the champion Brisbane Broncos teams in the 1990s with great success. Now he is helping the Dolphins.

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