Sydney Roosters vs Canterbury Bulldogs: NRL live scores, blog
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Roosters Vs. Canterbury |
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2012 NRL Premiership Season, 28 May, 2012 |
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| Allianz Stadium, NSW | ||
| Canterbury 30 defeated Roosters 12 | ||
| Roosters | Canterbury | |
| 12 | FINAL SCORE | 30 |
| 2 | TRIES | 6 |
| 2/2 | CONVERSION KICKS | 3/6 |
| 0/0 | PENALTY GOALS | 0/0 |
| 0/0 | FIELD GOAL | 0/0 |
Top scorers:
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Important moments:
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| Referee: J Robinson |
| Touch judges: P Holland & Daniel Eastwood |
There is usually no love lost between the Sydney Roosters and Canterbury Bulldogs, so expect a tight tussle between two sides desperate to stay in touch with the top eight. Join us for live scores and commentary of Monday Night Football from 7:00pm AEST.
The Roosters have lost their past two matches against New Zealand and Manly respectively, and face another tough ask against a Bulldogs side coming off a dominant victory over Cronulla.
Inspired by Ben Barba, Canterbury romped to a 26-6 win against the Sharks on Monday night and find themselves inside the top eight as a result of that victory.
Sydney meanwhile suffered a controversial 18-10 loss to the Sea Eagles last Sunday. The Roosters were denied what appeared to be a legitimate try to Daniel Mortimer in the second half that would have levelled the scores.
Instead, Mortimer’s try was disallowed due to a raised elbow by Brad Takairangi and the Roosters eventually went on to lose by eight points.
Despite the controversial call however, the Roosters struggled to dominate territory against Manly and thus never really put themselves in a position in the second half to secure a victory.
Prediction:
Roosters halves Mitchell Pearce and Braith Anasta have to produce solid kicking games tonight if they are to keep Ben Barba under control.
Barba is proving to be one of the NRL’s most dangerous kick returners and will punish the Roosters if Pearce and Anasta fail to find the turf with their kicks.
Sydney also has to present a unified defensive line against the likes of Barba and Josh Morris.
Morris and Barba are masters of causing havoc in broken field play, so the Roosters have to make sure that they chase their kicks well.
Elsewhere, expect plenty of fireworks upfront when props Sam Kasiano and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves go head to head.
Kasiano and Hargreaves are two of the most aggressive forwards going around in the NRL, and will be looking to inspire their respective packs with big hits and runs every time they touch the football.
Overall, these two teams will leave nothing in the tank tonight. The Roosters and Bulldogs have a heated rivalry and both sides will be desperate to finish on top this evening.
Although the Bulldogs are coming off a solid win against Cronulla, Sydney should present more of challenge tonight.
If the Roosters can keep errors to a minimum, the creativity shared between Pearce, Anasta and Friend should be just enough to get the chooks over the line tonight.
Roosters by four.
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8:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:49pm | Report comment
After a promising start from the Roosters here, they have eventually succumbed to a mighty Bulldogs outfit 30-12. The Bulldogs forwards tonight were tremendous with Kasiano, Graham, Eastwood and Pritchard all having strong games for Canterbury tonight. The Roosters matched the Bulldogs upfront in the first half but they fell away badly in the second as the Bulldogs ran riot to post 16 unanswered points. The Roosters have now lost three consecutive matches and are now entrenched on the wrong side of the NRL table. They need to start conjuring a run of wins together or their season will be over. The Bulldogs however were very strong tonight with Inu in particular having a strong game in his first match for the Bulldogs. Canterbury are looking good. Thanks for joining us for this live blog and we look forward to your company next time on The Roar.
FULLTIME:
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 30
8:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:45pm | Report comment
FULLTIME:
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 30
8:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:44pm | Report comment
79′ – Ennis with a great kick but all the Bulldogs were offside and the Roosters regain possession. Roosters trying to finish things off with a try but they have been outmuscled in the second half by the Bulldogs. Keating regains possession now.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 30
8:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:43pm | Report comment
78′ – Roosters trying to finish the match on a high here as Pearce runs the football. Anasta then kicks deep but Wright has possession and now Barba is away….
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 30
8:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:42pm | Report comment
NO TRY BULLDOGS – Inu loses possession and the Roosters get the 20 metre tap. Inu however has been outstanding for the Bulldogs tonight with two tries next to his name. Great signing.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 30
8:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:41pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Barba finds Inu outwide and he nearly scores but I think he loses possession just.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 30
8:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:40pm | Report comment
76′ – Ennis with a great grubber and Minichiello regathers possession but he is trapped in-goal. Bulldogs will attack yet again and are a good bet of scoring another try here.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 30
8:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:39pm | Report comment
75′ – Anasta kicks and Barba takes the football in the in-goal and its a 20 metre restart for the Bulldogs. Bulldogs just enjoying the last few minutes here. They have dominated an exciting contest against the Roosters.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 30
8:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:38pm | Report comment
74′ – Keating kicks high and Minichiello defuses the football for the Roosters. Roosters have to hold firm here or this could get ugly for the chooks…
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 30
8:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:37pm | Report comment
72′ – This could be a long last eight minutes for the Roosters now as Anasta produces a short kickoff but the Roosters lose possession. Bulldogs will get the football back and there could be a few more tries coming up for Canterbury.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 30
8:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:36pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Inu converts and the Bulldogs will secure a strong victory tonight. 30-12 Bulldogs now. Inu has been great tonight for the Bulldogs.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 30
8:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:34pm | Report comment
TRY BULLDOGS – Anasta makes an error and Wright now races away to score the matchwinner for the Bulldogs. Game over now despite a good chase by Friend.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 28
8:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:33pm | Report comment
68′ – Roosters with a strong defensive set here as Keating kicks deep and Minichiello takes it on the full and the Roosters are back on the attack. Now’s the time for the Roosters to pounce.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 24
8:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:32pm | Report comment
67′ – Barba returns the football now and that was a good kick by Guerra. Roosters chase well but they need to score soon here…
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 24
8:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:31pm | Report comment
67′ – Hodkinson now kicks deep and finds Moga and the Bulldogs chase well. Roosters running out of time here and Pearce now needs to lift the side.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 24
8:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:30pm | Report comment
65′ – Aubusson throws a three metre forward pass and its another bad end to another promising set in attack from the Roosters. Roosters getting desperate now in attack but the Bulldogs hold firm.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 24
8:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:28pm | Report comment
64′ – Bulldogs now with a strong set as Ennis produces a good run. Bulldogs in control here as Reynolds kicks deep and finds touch. Roosters with it all to do now…
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 24
8:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:27pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Inu converts and the Bulldogs lead 24-12
The Bulldogs are opening the Roosters up now and this could get ugly for the chooks at home. The Bulldogs are making yardage at will and the Roosters are not defending well up the middle. Roosters need to respond very soon…
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 24
8:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:25pm | Report comment
TRY BULLDOGS – Reynolds with a grubber and Stagg recovers the football and scores. Too easy for the Bulldogs and I think that’s game set and match now…
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 22
8:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:24pm | Report comment
60′ – Pearce with a deep high kick and finds Inu who has been terrific for the Bulldogs tonight. Bulldogs on top here now.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 18
8:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:23pm | Report comment
59′ – Roosters are still in touch here but they have to score next if they are to win this. The Bulldogs just look more dangerous in attack and the Roosters defence always looks likely to concede points. Kasiano with another great run and offload. Keating with a kick and Minichiello makes a meal of it before returning the football.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 18
8:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:22pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Inu misses again and the Roosters remain within reach.
Bulldogs have scored an important try here and I think they can go on and win this now…
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 18
8:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:20pm | Report comment
TRY BULLDOGS – Inu runs from dummy-half and appears to have scored here. Checking for grounding and he scores for the Bulldogs. Game breaking try right there.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 18
8:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:18pm | Report comment
54′ – Wright with a great return as Pearce kicks deep. Wright now wins the penalty for the Bulldogs and the Roosters will remain under pressure here.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 14
8:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:17pm | Report comment
53′ – Keating with a forward pass but the referee misses it. Roosters however regain possession after the Bulldogs fail to regather a chip and chase.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 14
8:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:16pm | Report comment
Inu has stayed down here but he is getting back up and appears to be okay for the Bulldogs….
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 14
8:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:15pm | Report comment
52′ – Roosters over the halfway here as Hargreaves makes another good run. Pearce with a bomb and Inu defuses it very well and the Bulldogs regain possession. Great take Inu.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 14
8:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:14pm | Report comment
51′ – Lafai loses possession for the Bulldogs and the Roosters survive in defence when it looked that the Bulldogs were about to score. Roosters are still alive in this contest.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 14
8:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:13pm | Report comment
49′ – Barba does know how to save a try that’s for sure. Bulldogs now with a strong set here as Keating finds Lafai who makes a break. Bulldogs right on the attack. Reynolds with a grubber into the in-goal and Minichiello is trapped in-goal. Bulldogs on top now and its an attacking frenzy from both teams tonight. Bulldogs get the drop-out.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 14
8:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:11pm | Report comment
48′ – Pearce intercepts an Ennis pass and then Barba chases him down and then produces a one on one strip. Now he wins a penalty for the Bulldogs as Pearce loses his cool and throws Barba into touch when he was grounded. What a play from Barba!!!
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 14
8:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:10pm | Report comment
47′ – Bulldogs to get the 20 metre tap as Minichiello is ruled to have lost possession. Bulldogs survive with some strong defence.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 14
8:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:09pm | Report comment
47′ – Knock on against Minichiello with the try-line begging. Before that, Kasiano and Masoe collide in a clash of the titans. Guerra finds Minichiello who knocked it on soon after. Try gone begging for the chooks.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 14
8:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:06pm | Report comment
45′ – Roosters get the penalty on the last tackle here as the Bulldogs are penalised for a strip. Big call there against Canterbury and the Roosters will go back on the attack.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 14
8:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:06pm | Report comment
44′ – Keating kicks deep and Minichiello returns the football now for the chooks. Good settled set by the Bulldogs there as they Roosters work it out from their own half.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 14
8:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:05pm | Report comment
43′ – Wright regathers an Anasta kick and the Bulldogs regain possession but the Roosters are on top territory wise.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 14
8:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:04pm | Report comment
42′ – Keating kicks deep and finds Taikarangi who returns the football for the Roosters. Roosters start a set in good field position here after a bad kick by Keating.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 14
8:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:03pm | Report comment
41′ – Cordner with a strong run as the Roosters reach Bulldogs territory. Good strong set by the chooks as Pearce puts up a bomb and its play on now but the Bulldogs get the penalty for offside. Good play though by the chooks early.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 14
8:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:02pm | Report comment
SECOND HALF KICKOFF – Roosters with possession. Brian Smith has produced one of his top five sprays so it will be interesting to see how the Roosters respond in the second half.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 14
7:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:52pm | Report comment
In a see-sawing contest, the Bulldogs take a narrow two point lead into halftime against the Roosters. Both teams look destined to produce points whenever they have the football with five tries already being scored in the first half. Kasiano has been tremendous upfront for the Bulldogs, with Pritchard and Eastwood also having strong games. The Roosters forwards are also looking dangerous with Hargreaves and Kennedy leading the way for the chooks. Defence however is at a premium tonight but this contest looks set to go down to the wire.
HALFTIME:
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 14
7:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:49pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Inu converts and the Bulldogs hit the lead!
The Bulldogs have come to life late in the first half here and now the Roosters will have a lot of thinking to do at halftime.
HALFTIME:
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 14
7:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:47pm | Report comment
TRY BULLDOGS’ – Bulldogs now with the momentum heading into halftime as Eastwood produces a strong run. Ennis kicks deep and then Wright chases and scores for the Bulldogs! Back to back tries for Canterbury!
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 12
7:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:46pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Inu misses again and it remains Roosters 12-8.
That’s a big try for the Bulldogs on the verge of halftime. This game is right in the balance as the Bulldogs and Roosters always look destined to do something in attack.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 8
7:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:44pm | Report comment
TRY BULLDOGS – Pritchard scores as he regathers a terrific Inu pass as Keating put in a kick cross field that Inu regathered.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 8
7:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:42pm | Report comment
35′ – Aubusson makes good yardage down field and the Roosters continue to make strong yardage. Anasta kicks and now Inu regathers and races away. Bulldogs now get the penalty and the end to end action continues.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 4
7:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:41pm | Report comment
33′ – Keating with a kick down the middle and he finds Minichiello who returns the football for the chooks. This has been a chaotic and entertaining contest.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 4
7:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:40pm | Report comment
32′ – Mortimer now with a great run and the Roosters are on the attack. Aubusson however is tackled on the last and the Bulldogs force the changeover yet again. Bad play from the Roosters on the last tackle there.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 4
7:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:39pm | Report comment
31′ – Bulldogs lose possession as Wright loses the football. Good kick by Keating but the Roosters survive in defence. Good defence by the chooks there because the Bulldogs did ask alot of questions there.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 4
7:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:37pm | Report comment
29′ – Bulldogs put in a kick that’s early and Minichiello regains possession and the Bulldogs will get another line drop-out. Bulldogs applying the pressure here now…
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 4
7:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:36pm | Report comment
28′ – Halatau makes a break and he has players on his inside and he bombs a try as he fails to pass. Perrett then defuses a Keating kick but the Bulldogs get the drop-out. This is end to end action at the moment. Bulldogs to go back on the attack.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 4
7:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:35pm | Report comment
What did he say Whites?
27′ – Roosters now in Bulldogs territory and they do look sharp in attack. Masoe now in space and he finds Guerra but the Bulldogs force the changeover. Roosters are causing havoc in attack but the Bulldogs hold on.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 4
7:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:34pm | Report comment
26′ – Wright makes a break out of nothing. Pearce intercepts the football shortly after however as Graham produces a shocking pass. Roosters off the hook.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 4
7:33pm
Whites said | 7:33pm | Report comment
Wrong spot.
7:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:32pm | Report comment
25′ – Roosters with a good set here but Friend loses possession just when the Roosters were starting to make yardage at will. Bulldogs however will get the scrum feed just outside the halfway.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 4
7:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:31pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Anasta converts and its 12-4 Roosters.
Roosters have scored several tries by playing off the cuff football. They are very good at keeping possession alive and the Bulldogs struggled to contain the Roosters big men.
Roosters 12
Bulldogs 4
7:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:30pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – Minichiello scores as the Roosters keep the football alive and produce some razzle dazzle football from Anasta and Moga.
Roosters 10
Bulldogs 4
7:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:28pm | Report comment
20′ – Roosters survive there but they are lukewarm in defence at the moment as the Bulldogs big men begin to dominate. Roosters producing a good set though with Minichiello nearly making a break. Anasta with a kick to the corner and Barba has to bat it dead and the Roosters get the drop-out. Great kick Anasta.
Roosters 6
Bulldogs 4
7:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:27pm | Report comment
Geez Kasiano is a strong forward. So difficult to stop but…
NO TRY BULLDOGS – Roosters get the penalty as Pritchard is penalised for obstruction. Roosters dodge a bullet.
Roosters 6
Bulldogs 4
7:34pm
Whites said | 7:34pm | Report comment
If you had close captioning on you would know exactly what Ennis said to the ref.
7:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:25pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Kasiano storms his way past several Roosters defenders and scores apparently. What a run by Kasiano. Checking for a knock on.
Roosters 6
Bulldogs 4
7:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:24pm | Report comment
18′ – Bulldogs get the penalty now as the Roosters are penalised for being offside. Bulldogs will go right on the attack and the Roosters have to muscle up now.
Roosters 6
Bulldogs 4
7:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:23pm | Report comment
16′ – Roosters lose possession as Hargreaves knocks on and that’s a bad error from the Roosters after producing a great defensive play. Bulldogs off the hook.
Roosters 6
Bulldogs 4
7:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:22pm | Report comment
16′ – Roosters with awesome defence here as they drive Eastwood into touch from the kickoff. Now that’s a sign of attitude from the Roosters. Great play in defence from the chooks and they will go right on the attack.
Roosters 6
Bulldogs 4
7:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:21pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Inu misses and the Roosters lead 6-4.
Defence could be at a premium tonight as both sides look pretty weak defending. There could be a lot of points scored tonight.
Roosters 6
Bulldogs 4
7:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:19pm | Report comment
TRY BULLDOGS – Inu scores for the Bulldogs in the corner as Barba produces a great pass down the left hand side to ignite the attack.
Roosters 6
Bulldogs 4
7:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:18pm | Report comment
12′ – Kasiano and Pritchard combine and the Bulldogs make huge yardage downfield. Bulldogs now get the penalty and they will go right on the attack and look dangerous with the football.
Roosters 6
Bulldogs 0
7:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:18pm | Report comment
11′ – Bulldogs will get the scrum feed here as Moga throws a pass and commits an error. Better defence from the Bulldogs there.
Roosters 6
Bulldogs 0
7:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:16pm | Report comment
9′ – That was shocking defence from the Bulldogs there and that’s not good signs early by the Bulldogs without the football. Roosters should take note as they return the football now. Roosters now get another penalty and they are on the front foot here.
Roosters 6
Bulldogs 0
7:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:15pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Anasta converts and its 6 nil Roosters.
Roosters 6
Bulldogs 0
7:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:14pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – Pearce strolls over to open the scoring here as the Bulldogs go to sleep in defence. Pearce runs the football and scores.
Roosters 4
Bulldogs 0
7:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:14pm | Report comment
7′ – Roosters win the penalty and will go right on the attack as Kasiano is penalised for a high shot. Let’s see what the Roosters have stored in attack.
Roosters 0
Bulldogs 0
7:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:13pm | Report comment
7′- Kasiano has started strongly for the Bulldogs. Reynolds produces a kick and he finds Minichiello who then produces a shocking pass to Tagive. Risky stuff from the Roosters.
Roosters 0
Bulldogs 0
7:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:12pm | Report comment
6′ – Hargreaves with big run and Pearce follows up with a kick and Inu touches the football for the first time in Canterbury colours.
Roosters 0
Bulldogs 0
7:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:11pm | Report comment
5′ – Roosters regain possession as the Bulldogs lose the football close to the tryline. Morris however knocks on and the Roosters survive in defence.
Roosters 0
Bulldogs 0
7:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:09pm | Report comment
3′ – Anasta with a bad kick and he finds Barba on the full and the Bulldogs get the 20 metre tap. That was a shocking kick by Anasta and the Bulldogs off the hook. Bulldogs get the penalty now and will go on the attack.
Roosters 0
Bulldogs 0
7:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:08pm | Report comment
2′ – Roosters with strong defence and Tolman loses possession and the Roosters regain the football. Good defence by the Roosters there.
Roosters 0
Bulldogs 0
7:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:08pm | Report comment
2′ – Roosters really struggling to make yardage here as Pearce kicks deep and finds Wright and the Bulldogs are in great position here to mount an attack.
Roosters 0
Bulldogs 0
7:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:07pm | Report comment
1′ – Good run by Tolman early here for the Bulldogs. Bulldogs over the halfway here as Reynolds kicks to the corner and Minichiello has to get back into the field of play just. Great set Bulldogs.
Roosters 0
Bulldogs 0
7:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:06pm | Report comment
KICKOFF – Bulldogs with possession. Expect a huge battle upfront between these two sides.
Roosters 0
Bulldogs 0
7:20pm
Mike said | 7:20pm | Report comment
Did the Roosters run with the short-kick off?
7:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:05pm | Report comment
Inu will make his debut for the Bulldogs tonight after switching from the Warriors earlier in the week…
Roosters 0
Bulldogs 0
7:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:04pm | Report comment
Both teams making their way out now….
Roosters 0
Bulldogs 0
7:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:03pm | Report comment
Braith Anasta practising a lot of short kickoffs here. Will the Roosters produce a short kickoff to start the match? Why not.
6:58pm
Alan Nicolea said | 6:58pm | Report comment
Good evening and welcome to this live NRL blog covering what should be an entertaining clash between rivals the Roosters and Bulldogs. The Roosters have been affected by late drama with Leilua being dropped from the side due to disciplinary reasons. The Roosters will have two inexperienced centres playing tonight and they could be in for a tough afternoon containing Bulldogs centres Josh Morris and Jonathon Wright. The Roosters also have to keep an eye on Ben Barba and Sam Kasiano. Keep those two players quite and the Roosters are a chance of causing the upset. Can the Roosters produce a win at home or will the Bulldogs have too much bite for the chooks to handle? Join us and leave your thoughts on the match as it happens.