Canterbury Bulldogs vs South Sydney Rabbitohs: NRL Finals live scores, blog
Roar Guru By Alan Nicolea, 22 Sep 2012 Alan Nicolea is a Roar Guru & Live Blogger
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Canterbury Vs. South Sydney |
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2012 NRL Premiership Season, 23 September, 2012 |
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| ANZ Stadium, Sydney, NSW | ||
| Canterbury 32 defeated South Sydney 8 | ||
| Canterbury | South Sydney | |
| 32 | FINAL SCORE | 8 |
| 6 | TRIES | 1 |
| 3/6 | CONVERSION KICKS | 1/1 |
| 1/1 | PENALTY GOALS | 1/1 |
| 0/0 | FIELD GOAL | 0/0 |
Top scorers:
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Important moments:
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| Referee: Shayne Hayne |
| Touch judges: P Holland & Luke Potter |
The stage is set at ANZ Stadium as fierce Sydney rivals the Canterbury Bulldogs and South Sydney Rabbitohs clash for the right to feature in the 2012 NRL grand final. Join us for NRL live scores and commentary from 7:30pm AEST.
An expected crowd of 70,000 will pack into ANZ stadium to witness what should be a tight and absorbing preliminary final between the Bulldogs and Rabbitohs.
Canterbury earned a week off following their strong victory over Manly in the first week of the playoffs and come into this clash with fresh legs.
South Sydney meanwhile bounced back from their loss to Melbourne a fortnight ago, cruising to a 38-16 victory over the inform Raiders last week.
Having secured their first finals win in over 20 years, the Rabbitohs will be desperate to go one step further and secure passage to their first grand final since 1971.
Expect plenty of niggle tonight between two sides blessed with strong mobile forwards capable of firing up their respective sides with a strong charge or big hit.
The battle between the hookers tonight should be intriguing, with Michael Ennis and Issac Luke expected to be at each other’s throats from the opening whistle.
Elsewhere, Sam Kasiano, James Graham and Frank Pritchard will line up against Rabbitohs forwards Sam Burgess, Dave Taylor and Michael Crocker.
The preceding forwards are all game breakers with each possessing the ability to offload in traffic or pass before the line.
If both sets of forwards play to their potential, the Rabbitohs and Bulldogs will fancy their chances of scoring tries given the wonderful attacking arsenal that both teams possess.
Bulldogs stars Krisnan Inu, Josh Morris and Ben Barba are all in terrific form and will burn South Sydney on the edges if the Bulldogs manage to kick start some second phase play.
The Rabbitohs however are also capable of inflicting just as much damage on the scoreboard, with Greg Inglis, Nathan Merritt and Andrew Everingham all deadly runners of the football when given the space to do so.
Although both teams are evenly matched in attack, the Bulldogs do possess an important advantage in defence, conceding 369 points this season in comparison to South Sydney’s 438.
Such statistics show that the Bulldogs are capable of withstanding pressure as evidenced by their strong defensive performance against Manly two weeks ago.
The Rabbitohs however remain an enigma in defence. They were never in the contest against Melbourne two weeks ago and it will be interesting to see how well they handle pressure when they face a Bulldogs side that plays with the same level of discipline and composure as their Storm counterparts.
If South Sydney can remain composed in defence, the Rabbitohs may just possess enough firepower to get over the Bulldogs tonight and secure a long awaited grand final birth.
If Canterbury though can score an early try and play the percentages well, South Sydney may get frustrated and produce the errors necessary that will allow the Bulldogs to pounce.
Overall, tonight’s contest should be a blockbuster between two teams capable of going on and winning the premiership. The Rabbitohs however have been building towards a big performance and may finally deliver on the big stage against Canterbury.
Rabbitohs by 6
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9:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:48pm | Report comment
Canterbury have outplayed the Rabbitohs to the tune of 32-8 and will contest next week’s decider against Melbourne. The Bulldogs were the better team throughout the night and deserve this win. The Rabbitohs were on top middway through the first half but the injury to Reynolds really hurt their chances big time. South Sydney really had no direction in attack and lost their way as the Bulldogs powered their way to victory. The Bulldogs pack was superb tonight with Tolman, Graham, Stagg, Kasiano, Eastwood and Pritchard all superb. They will take a power of stopping next week! Hasler once again has led his side to a Grand Final and he resumes his rivalry with coaching great Craig Bellamy. The Rabbitohs did well to hang on in the second half but were never really in the contest after Perrett scored the first try of the second half. Thanks for your company tonight and don’t forget to join us next week for the NRL grand final on The Roar.
Bulldogs 32
Rabbitohs 8
10:44pm
Rip Van Winkle said | 10:44pm | Report comment
Looks like the AFL propaganda about outdrawing the NRL at ANZ failed miserably.
Ouch, reality check.
9:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:44pm | Report comment
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Bulldogs 32
Rabbitohs 8
Bulldogs will play the Storm in next week’s Grand Final. What a final that should be!
9:43pm
JR Salazar said | 9:43pm | Report comment
What a joke of a performance from the Rabbitohs. Melbourne might be in for it next week.
9:46pm
NF said | 9:46pm | Report comment
Didn’t expect a shocker from Souths maybe the occasion got to them. Bulldogs to win GF.
9:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:43pm | Report comment
TRY BULLDOGS – Eastwood races away and he scores after the Rabbitohs muck up possession yet again! Story of the night to be honest!
Bulldogs 30
Rabbitohs 8
10:05pm
Tahlia said | 10:05pm | Report comment
I am so glad the bulldogs won gOod luck next week I have a felling it wil be a close game and good luck to all
9:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:42pm | Report comment
79′ – Bulldogs back on the attack as the Rabbitohs make another error. Bulldogs really should score now but they muck up play yet again as the football goes loose and Merritt is ankle tapped without the football and that’s almost a professional foul!
Bulldogs 26
Rabbitohs 8
9:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:40pm | Report comment
78′ – Barba kicks ahead and he finds touch easily as the clock winds down. Rabbitohs fans will leave very dissapointed tonight as the stadium starts to empty itself
Bulldogs 26
Rabbitohs 8
9:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:39pm | Report comment
77′ – How will the Rabbitohs bounce back next season? Can they go one step further next year? Barba defuses another bomb and the little magician has been solid tonight
Bulldogs 26
Rabbitohs 8
9:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:38pm | Report comment
75′ – Referee rules a knock on against South Sydney and the Bulldogs will get the scrum and this has been the second half from hell for South Sydney. They failed to recover after the injury to Reynolds. Keating with a little kick and nearly finds Perrett out wide but the footbal goes dead just!
Bulldogs 26
Rabbitohs 8
9:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:37pm | Report comment
74′ – Inu with a field goal attempt but its charged down but the Bulldogs regather possession and get six again and remain on the attack. Surely there is another try in the Bulldogs…
Bulldogs 26
Rabbitohs 8
9:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:36pm | Report comment
74′ – Bulldogs back on the attack as Burgess loses possession thanks to a strong hit from the Bulldogs defence. Eastwood with the hit there. Bulldogs muscling their way toward victory
Bulldogs 26
Rabbitohs 8
9:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:35pm | Report comment
73′ – Stagg passes to Inu but he fails to control possession as the football goes over the sideline. Both teams just playing out the clock here as the Bulldogs look ahead to the GF. Game has lost its intensity.
Bulldogs 26
Rabbitohs 8
9:34pm
p.Tah said | 9:34pm | Report comment
Burgess is having shocker
9:36pm
Johnno said | 9:36pm | Report comment
dave taylor and IDRIS the BIGGEST DUDS IN THE NRL. Both going to to be at Gold cost next year. So glad the dogs got rid of Idris, both duds will ruin the gold coast salary cap.
9:36pm
2BB (AKA 2 Bob Billy) said | 9:36pm | Report comment
Burgess is a penalty magnet and from his second penalty in first half it was all down hill and I knew Bunnies would lose. Dogs scored off the set of six after that second Burgess penalty. Stupid, thick, over paid. He has some mates out there as well…Crocker
Some poor refereeing decisions tonight (same old) but the better team has won. You can’t reward stupidity…you need to bury it
9:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:34pm | Report comment
72′ – Burgess was in a gap but he offloads straight to Inu and the Bulldogs are out of trouble yet again. Not the bunnies night tonight
Bulldogs 26
Rabbitohs 8
9:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:33pm | Report comment
70′ – Pity that this game was not closer. Crowd deserved a close game. Inglis with a bomb now and Wright loses possession and the Rabbitohs will win the penalty and will go right on the attack and need to score here to have any faint hope
Bulldogs 26
Rabbitohs 8
9:32pm
bulldogs yeah boy!! said | 9:32pm | Report comment
I pity all the haters out there. You clearly had to know the bulldogs would come out strong sooner or later.
9:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:31pm | Report comment
69′ – Bulldogs over the halfway here as Graham, Pritchard, Eastwood and Kasiano continue to dominate upfront. Tolman aswell has been superb. Inu with a grubber now and the football goes dead. I think the Rabbitohs have given up hope here
Bulldogs 26
Rabbitohs 8
9:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:30pm | Report comment
68′ – Keating with a kick and Merritt regathers the football well under pressure and the Rabbitohs hold on yet again. Bulldogs though have the bunnies at their mercy
Bulldogs 26
Rabbitohs 8
9:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:29pm | Report comment
67′ – Rabbitohs with another mistake as Inu regathers possession and its all the Bulldogs here as they seek to put the bunnies to bed.
Bulldogs 26
Rabbitohs 8
9:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:28pm | Report comment
66′ – Reynolds with a kick and Luke defuses it very well before finding Everingham and the Rabbitohs were courageous in defence there and hold on
Bulldogs 26
Rabbitohs 8
9:27pm
Johnno said | 9:27pm | Report comment
Did Mick Crocker just vomit .
9:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:26pm | Report comment
65′ – Everingham has lost possession at dummy-half and the Bulldogs are back on the attack and should put the final nail in the coffin here…
Bulldogs 26
Rabbitohs 8
9:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:26pm | Report comment
64′ – Bulldogs over the halfway as Keating kicks deep and Inglis returns possession now but the Bulldogs have defended very well against him tonight.
Bulldogs 26
Rabbitohs 8
9:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:25pm | Report comment
63′ – Just over 70,000 have attended tonight’s contest. Great crowd. Wright returns possession now as the Bulldogs begin to enjoy the last 17 minutes
Bulldogs 26
Rabbitohs 8
9:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:24pm | Report comment
61′ – Bulldogs with all the momentum here and are threatening to run away with this as Perrett is away and he finds Reynolds on the inside who is pulled down just in time! Bulldogs have the Rabbitohs at their mercy here as Keating kicks and Lowe regathers possession for the bunnies who are on life support!
Bulldogs 26
Rabbitohs 8
9:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:22pm | Report comment
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Bulldogs 26
Rabbitohs 8
Terrible defence from Taylor on Eastwood who was shirt grabbing. Bulldogs and Storm should be a corker. Rabbitohs fairytale has come to an end.
9:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:21pm | Report comment
TRY BULLDOGS – Eastwood is away and he finds Pritchard on the inside who races away and scores and the Bulldogs are in the GF!
Bulldogs 24
Rabbitohs 8
9:24pm
Vivalasvegan said | 9:24pm | Report comment
Taylor couldn’t tackle a good dinner!
9:20pm
JR Salazar said | 9:20pm | Report comment
South Sydney are as overrated as they come. In this day and age, it’s “What Have You Done For Me Lately?” They have done nothing and it’s slated to be a top two battle for all the marbles next week.
9:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:20pm | Report comment
58′ – Luke with a great run as the Rabbitohs go on the attack. Luke has been South Sydney’s best tonight. They need a try now. Shocking pass from dummy-half as Inglis puts in a grubber but Barba regathers and is tackled well. South Sydney really lacking direction
Bulldogs 20
Rabbitohs 8
9:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:19pm | Report comment
57′ – The Rabbitohs have really struggled with the Bulldogs left edge attack which consists of Morris and Barba who are having a field day out wide. This could get ugly for the Rabbitohs if they are not careful. Bulldogs with all the momentum here as Reynolds kicks deep and Inglis returns now before finding McQueen
Bulldogs 20
Rabbitohs 8
9:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:17pm | Report comment
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Bulldogs 20
Rabbitohs 8
I think that’s all she wrote for South Sydney. Ever since Reynolds went off it has been all the Bulldogs. South Sydney need a miracle!
9:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:16pm | Report comment
TRY BULLDOGS – Perrett scores but that was a very tight call yet again. Looking forward to reading what the fans have to say about that one!
Bulldogs 20
Rabbitohs 8
9:21pm
Vivalasvegan said | 9:21pm | Report comment
Might as well get rid of touchies… Another forward pass try
9:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:14pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Morris is away before getting tackled by Inglis! Perrett however looks to have gone on and scored in the corner!
Bulldogs 16
Rabbitohs 8
9:16pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 9:16pm | Report comment
Gus is now in favour of ‘benefit of the doubt’
Carna Bunnies. But now its about next year
9:14pm
Matt said | 9:14pm | Report comment
We all know how this is going to end, night night.
9:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:13pm | Report comment
53′ – Painful falcon for Asotasi there. Rabbitohs on the attack now as Sutton goes high but his bomb is a shocker and Inu regathers possession very well. Rabbitohs lacking a clinical edge in attack and the Bulldogs are reading them easily
Bulldogs 16
Rabbitohs 8
9:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:12pm | Report comment
52′ – Keating with another kick and its charged down but its still the last tackle as Keating kicks again and Inglis regathers on the full but he is yet to really take the game by the scruff of the neck
Bulldogs 16
Rabbitohs 8
9:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:11pm | Report comment
51′ – Interesting. Despite his lack of game time in recent years, Inu is accustomed to playing in GF’s. 2009, 2011 and maybe 2012. Bulldogs work it out from their own half now as Barba defuses a bomb. Bulldogs still in control here
Bulldogs 16
Rabbitohs 8
9:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:10pm | Report comment
50′ – Inu out wide puts a kick in but the football goes over the sideline and the Rabbitohs will get the scrum feed. What a revelation Inu has been since his move from the Warriors
Bulldogs 16
Rabbitohs 8
9:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:09pm | Report comment
49′ – Next try so crucial here as Sutton goes long but Barba regathers easily before finding Wright who has been solid tonight. Rabbitohs really lacking creativity without Reynolds. Not sure where their points will come from
Bulldogs 16
Rabbitohs 8
9:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:08pm | Report comment
48′ – Keating with another stab kick and Everingham returns possession now. Game has just turned into an arm wrestle as the Bulldogs look to grind their way to victory
Bulldogs 16
Rabbitohs 8
9:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:07pm | Report comment
47′ – Rabbitohs are just getting the better of territory here as Sutton kicks low but Wright regathers possession easily yet again and the Bulldogs continue to look comfortable in defence.
Bulldogs 16
Rabbitohs 8
9:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:06pm | Report comment
46′ – Keating with another kick to the corner and Inglis returns now but is met by strong Bulldogs defence. Bulldogs are on top here
Bulldogs 16
Rabbitohs 8
9:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:05pm | Report comment
45′ – Rabbitohs lose their way in attack as Burgess loses possession on the last and its a changeover. Rabbitohs with some bad attacking plays there and the Bulldogs read things easily
Bulldogs 16
Rabbitohs 8
9:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:04pm | Report comment
44′ – Rabbitohs with a much needed penalty and they will go on the attack. A try here will restore some confidence. Expect Inglis to come to the fore here
Bulldogs 16
Rabbitohs 8
9:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:03pm | Report comment
43′ – Bulldogs over the halfway with Graham. Keating with a kick now and Inglis regathers and returns now. Inglis needs to spark big time for the Bunnies now.
Bulldogs 16
Rabbitohs 8
9:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:03pm | Report comment
42′ – Burgess with a good run here as Inglis goes very high but Barba defuses the football well and the Bulldogs are looking comfortable to start the second half
Bulldogs 16
Rabbitohs 8
9:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:02pm | Report comment
42′ – Kasiano with a great offload to Barba who is away! . Reynolds with a kick and Merritt regathers well but the Bulldogs with another try should seal the deal here
Bulldogs 16
Rabbitohs 8
9:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:01pm | Report comment
41′ – Rabbitohs with a solid set as they make yardage at will. Great set as Sutton goes high but Perrett is very composed under pressure and regathers the football as Inu nearly goes through.
Bulldogs 16
Rabbitohs 8
9:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:00pm | Report comment
SECOND HALF KICKOFF – Rabbitohs with possession and need to play a perfect half of football in my opinion to get back in this. Sutton and Luke really have to take control in the halves in Reynolds’ absence
Bulldogs 16
Rabbitohs 8
8:52pm
shamball said | 8:52pm | Report comment
the doggies get two nonsense penalties just before half time. the penalty try was a classic wtf penalty but the final penalty against sam burgess for head high was ridiculous and the momentum killer the nrl refs have used all year to keep the results close. shameful
8:51pm
bulldogs yeah boy!! said | 8:51pm | Report comment
Firstly manly supporter learn how to spell and go do something useful like consoling your manly supporters. There was absolutely no obstruction!
8:50pm
oikee said | 8:50pm | Report comment
What about the speed of this game. Imagine your from another sport and then see these players go hammer and tings for 80 minutes.
Bad luck Bunnies, no Halfback, your got no hope against the Storm.
The doggies are coming home like a runaway train.
8:55pm
shamball said | 8:55pm | Report comment
how many shepherds/obstructions will the dogs be allowed to get away with?
8:49pm
Matt said | 8:49pm | Report comment
They’ll need to pull a bunny and a pot of gold out of the hat to get back into this one.
8:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:48pm | Report comment
The Bulldogs have struck two cruel blows late in the first half to take an eight point lead against a Rabbitohs side missing Reynolds to injury. The Bulldogs started on fire and were on the board very early as Inu scored in the corner after a dominant first set from Canterbury. The Rabbitohs however steaded the ship and Luke scored from dummy-half and the Rabbitohs wrestled momentum away from the Bulldogs. Reynolds however succumbed to injury and from there on in, the Bulldogs just managed to get on top in my opinion and have scored two late tries to secure a valuable 8 point lead. Can the bunnies come back or will the Bulldogs run away with this infront of a very big crowd?
Bulldogs 16
Rabbitohs 8
8:45pm
Manly Man said | 8:45pm | Report comment
Try bulldogs off a obstruction that the refs didn’t see
8:47pm
Matt said | 8:47pm | Report comment
Glad it wasn’t just me. You KNOW it’s an obstruction or a blatant wrong call if they never replay it. It’s a line break leading up to a try, why the hell wouldn’t you replay it? Oh, right…
8:02am
shamball said | 8:02am | Report comment
yep you can judge what’s really happening in a game by what 9 is not showing or talking about. as fascinating as playing the ball is, i would like to see just how far back the referees make opposing teams stand from it, but this is rarely shown by 9.
8:16am
BA Sports said | 8:16am | Report comment
they did replay the play before the try and there was no obstruction. I looked closely for it given the Dogs push the boundaries with their style play.
5:04pm
Matt said | 5:04pm | Report comment
They did at the 50th minute mark or some random time just before I switched to something else. They did not replay it at the time, nor did they at half time (they only showed the end snippet).
They smother the defence with attackers who touch the defenders, then pass it behind them. You cannot touch a defender if you’re a decoy, it’s a black and white rule. Doesn’t matter if they’re 20m away, you can’t run into them.
8:53pm
go the rabbbits..easy win... said | 8:53pm | Report comment
abbits for sure, tough game though rabbits have to prove they are finals material
8:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:45pm | Report comment
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Bulldogs 16
Rabbitohs 8
Bulldogs have taken control of this contest and I struggle to see where the Rabbitohs will get their attacking spark without Reynolds in the halves.
8:44pm
Johnno said | 8:44pm | Report comment
Gus gould is an ex rabbitoahs player for those that don’t know. He was a a ball playing forwad 2nd rower, gus gould is begin so biased to the rabbitohs like when he commentates on the roosters matches.
8:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:43pm | Report comment
TRY BULLDOGS – Wright scores in the corner as he grounds a perfect Barba grubber. Bulldogs on top now!
Bulldogs 14
Rabbitohs 8
8:47pm
Vivalasvegan said | 8:47pm | Report comment
Classic Hasler team! Worst stagers in the comp. Refs are clowns for being sucked in… Disgraceful
8:57pm
Luke M said | 8:57pm | Report comment
Agreed. Ennis’ constant blathering at the refs seems to make them want to appease him.
9:02pm
Vivalasvegan said | 9:02pm | Report comment
I hope Mick Crocker gives it to him…
8:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:42pm | Report comment
39′ – Penalty to the Bulldogs now and the Rabbitohs have to hold on here because the Bulldogs could strike a fatal blow on the verge of halftime with a minute left.
Bulldogs 10
Rabbitohs 8
8:57pm
Luke M said | 8:57pm | Report comment
The tacke wasn’t even high what a load!
8:42pm
Jack said | 8:42pm | Report comment
Video refs are redundant may as well get rid of them
8:46pm
Matt said | 8:46pm | Report comment
When you tie your game in with betting so much, what else can you do. Manly last night couldn’t have won if they had 50 harrigans in the field they were so pathetic. Bulldogs are close enough they can make a difference.
8:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:41pm | Report comment
The penalty try was given due to Burgess making contact with Perrett with the knee while Perrett was trying to score….Bulldogs hit the lead now.
Bulldogs 10
Rabbitohs 8
8:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:40pm | Report comment
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PENALTY SUCCESSFUL – Inu converts the penalty and the Bulldogs hit the lead with the penalty try. Big call against South Sydney. Was it the right one?
Bulldogs 10
Rabbitohs 8
8:44pm
Sylvester said | 8:44pm | Report comment
That was a fair decision. The high tackle? Terrible decision.
8:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:39pm | Report comment
Bulldogs 8
Rabbitohs 8
8:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:39pm | Report comment
PENALTY TRY BULLDOGS – Great play from the Bulldogs yet again as Barba and Morris opened South Sydney up out wide yet again. Great composure from Reynolds to find Perrett out wide who scored!
Bulldogs 4
Rabbitohs 8
8:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:37pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Game has turned into an arm wrestle here as the Bulldogs spread possession now and Barba is away before finding Morris who then returns the football to Barba who is tackled just in time!. Reynolds with a cross field kick however and Perrett regathers and scores!
Bulldogs 4
Rabbitohs 8
8:37pm
Matt said | 8:37pm | Report comment
Massive obstruction as usual by the dogs, commentators say nothing, no replays
8:42pm
Matt said | 8:42pm | Report comment
You know it’s dodgy when they never replay it. How many replays of slater getting his head taken off did they show last night? Exactly.
8:38pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 8:38pm | Report comment
Really good try there. Great game of footy
8:39pm
Matt said | 8:39pm | Report comment
Really good try? Did you not see whoever that was lbast over the defenders they ran straight through behind?
8:41pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 8:41pm | Report comment
I saw a great break, three men running hard on the left, then a bit of Keystone Cops as Barba runs into his own man … and then an inch-perfect crossfield kick.
Carna Bunnies
8:44pm
Matt said | 8:44pm | Report comment
I saw a forward pass the ball, knock over the defender, then Morris run straight through where the defender was. Then an inexcusable 8 point try awarded.
Then I saw a ridiculous penalty, then the dogs score again.
Wow, this totally doesn’t remind me of any games recently. Like say cowboys vs manly.
8:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:35pm | Report comment
34′ – Reynolds with a bomb and Merritt regathers very well. Rabbitohs creativity in attack however has suffered since Reynolds’ injury. Big blow as Sutton goes on a good run.
8:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:34pm | Report comment
33′ – Inglis so close and so strong but the Bulldogs defence hold him up well. Sutton with a kick now but McQueen bats it back but Barba regathers possession for the Bulldogs are holding on as we approach halftime.
Bulldogs 4
Rabbitohs 8
8:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:32pm | Report comment
31′ – Bulldogs pinned in their own half now as Sutton kicks well. Rabbitohs muscling up in defence as the Bulldogs make a mistake. Big set coming up for South Sydney!
Bulldogs 4
Rabbitohs 8
8:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:31pm | Report comment
30′ – Reynolds with a kick to the inside but Inglis returns now before getting tackled by Perrett. Rabbitohs still getting over the loss of Reynolds. What a blow that is
Bulldogs 4
Rabbitohs 8
8:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:30pm | Report comment
29,’ – Great defence by Inglis and that will give him the world of confidence. Inglis with a kick now but its straight to Wright who returns now. Rabbitohs struggling in the halves without Reynolds
Bulldogs 4
Rabbitohs 8
8:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:29pm | Report comment
NO TRY BULLDOGS – Inglis saves another try here as he forces Reynolds into touch! Barba was unmarked on the inside. A bombed try!
Bulldogs 4
Rabbitohs 8
8:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:28pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Bulldogs open up the Rabbitohs defence out wide but Inglis may have denied Reynolds in the corner!
Bulldogs 4
Rabbitohs 8
8:29pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 8:29pm | Report comment
Very, very calm defense by Inglis – denied the pass and then tackled him in the corner.
8:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:27pm | Report comment
27 – Reynolds has gone down with a hamstring injury and that’s the last thing the Rabbitohs needed in the halves. This could be a big turning point in the match. Luke with a grubber and Barba right on the spot defuses the football and the Bulldogs hold on.
Bulldogs 4
Rabbitohs 8
8:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:25pm | Report comment
26′ – Rabbitohs over the halfway yet agains as Luke controls dummy-half. Reynolds runs then kicks and its a great kick as Wright is pinned in his in-goal and the Rabbitohs earn a repeat set. South Sydney need a try to transform dominance into points
Bulldogs 4
Rabbitohs 8
8:25pm
Johnno said | 8:25pm | Report comment
How much did russell rusty crowe pay the refs lol.
I have a feeling the NRL want the bunnies to win they want a Rabbitohs vs Storm Grand final i just can feel it. Some dodgy calls for souths , and bunnies off side all night. AN dodgy penalty how did morris interfere.
-Would be more exciting to watch sot he NRL fix will march on. Just like the promotors wanted a manly vs storm prelim
8:30pm
Matt said | 8:30pm | Report comment
Can’t have been Morris looking over his shoulder and running into the chaser
8:55pm
Jannerboyuk said | 8:55pm | Report comment
is that tin foil hat chafing?
8:58pm
Matt said | 8:58pm | Report comment
After those calls how favoured are those bunnies looking?
8:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:23pm | Report comment
25′ – Reynolds with a kick to the corner and the Rabbitohs get the scrum as the kick goes into touch. Rabbitohs still on top here.
Bulldogs 4
Rabbitohs 8
8:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:22pm | Report comment
24′ – Sutton with another bomb and Perrett regathers well. Bulldogs are struggling for territory though after such a strong start.
Bulldogs 4
Rabbitohs 8
8:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:21pm | Report comment
Tough call against Morris there. Bulldogs could pay dearly here. Reynolds going for goal. Very strange decision. I thought a try was well on the cards.
PENALTY SUCCESSFUL
Bulldogs 4
Rabbitohs 8
8:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:19pm | Report comment
20′ – Reynolds with a bomb and Wright takes possession well but the Rabbitohs win a penalty. Morris was blocking a chaser. Rabbitohs right on the attack!
Bulldogs 4
Rabbitohs 6
8:20pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 8:20pm | Report comment
That was soft. Really, really soft.
Carna Bunnies.
8:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:18pm | Report comment
20′ – Reynolds with a kick and Inglis returns now and he is yet to ignite the crowd with a big run but his time will come…..
Bulldogs 4
Rabbitohs 6
8:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:18pm | Report comment
19′ – Sutton with a kick now and Barba returns possession now as the Bulldogs produce their best defensive set in a while. Sutton with a good kick though allows the Rabbitohs chasers to pin the Bulldogs back
Bulldogs 4
Rabbitohs 6
8:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:17pm | Report comment
18′ – Ennis with a kick and its a great one as Inglis is forced to regain possession deep in his in-goal.
Bulldogs 4
Rabbitohs 6
8:16pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 8:16pm | Report comment
Bunnies butchered a try from a half-break.
But its notable that Canterbury only get to about halfway from their own 20, and the Rabbits get past it from theirs.
8:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:16pm | Report comment
17′ – Sutton goes through but tries to produce a miracle offload and the support fails to control possession. Bulldogs hold on but they are struggling with the Rabbitohs big forwards.
Bulldogs 4
Rabbitohs 6
8:15pm
Matt said | 8:15pm | Report comment
Stupid commentators change their mind every week. “He was falling so head contact was fine”. Other weeks “you can’t just swing your arm like that, the opponent falling isn’t an excuse”
8:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:15pm | Report comment
Indeed Ian
16′ – Bulldogs on the halfway as Keating kicks but its charged down but Barba regathers and returns possession very well and the Bulldogs survive a sticky situation there. Big call by the referee who has ruled its not a charge down and the Rabbitohs get possession back and are right on the attack!
Bulldogs 4
Rabbitohs 6
8:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:14pm | Report comment
15′ – Reynolds with a bomb but Wright regathers easily and the Bulldogs work it out from their own half again.
Bulldogs 4
Rabbitohs 6
8:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:12pm | Report comment
15′ – Luke with another good run and he is switched on tonight but he is down injured. Could be a penalty……
Bulldogs 4
Rabbitohs 6
8:13pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 8:13pm | Report comment
Ducked his head into a shoulder
8:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:12pm | Report comment
Just changed the score Ian. Thanks.
14′ – Keating with kick but its deflected and Crocker regathers possession and the Rabbitohs are just starting to get the better of territory here
Bulldogs 4
Rabbitohs 6
8:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:11pm | Report comment
13′ – Reynolds with a bomb and Barba defuses it well under pressure. Bulldogs working it out from their own half.
Bulldogs 4
Rabbitohs 6
8:11pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 8:11pm | Report comment
Theres some slick ball movement by the Doggies, but the Rabbits are going forward more easily.
8:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:10pm | Report comment
Bulldogs 4
Rabbitohs 6
Rabbitohs infront guys. Sorry again.
8:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:10pm | Report comment
12′ – Bulldogs with more second phase as Barba nearly goes through before finding Inu who is in Rabbitohs territory. Morris is wrapped up ball and all now but the Bulldogs are looking sharp in possession. Reynolds with a kick but the football goes dead and the Rabbitohs earn a much needed 20 metre tap
Bulldogs 6
Rabbitohs 6
8:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:08pm | Report comment
10′ – Well the Bulldogs are behind against the run of play. They have dominated upfront but the Rabbitohs scored a try off their first penalty. Both teams need to keep their discipline in check tonight. Luke with a strong run from dummy-half as the Rabbitohs regain momentum. Reynolds with a kick and he finds touch. Great set South Sydney.
Bulldogs 6
Rabbitohs 6
8:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:07pm | Report comment
TRY RABBITOHS AND CONVERSION – Luke scores from dummy-half and the Rabbitohs hit the lead with the conversion. Great hit back from Souths. Sorry for the delay guys.
Bulldogs 6
Rabbitohs 6
8:08pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 8:08pm | Report comment
Doggies are on four points, Alan
8:06pm
Ian Whitchurch said | 8:06pm | Report comment
Carna Bunnies ! All square with the kick to come !
8:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:02pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL
Bulldogs 6
Rabbitohs 0
Bulldogs have issued a challenge to the Rabbitohs and South Sydney have failed to match up here. Rabbitohs don’t know what’s hit them here. A Bulldogs barrage to say the least!
8:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:00pm | Report comment
TRY BULLDOGS – Inu scores in the corner as the Bulldogs open the Rabbitohs up with easy second phase play. Too good!
Bulldogs 4
Rabbitohs 0
8:01pm
Matt said | 8:01pm | Report comment
Could see it coming, wow, hopefully this won’t be over too quickly
8:00pm
Matt said | 8:00pm | Report comment
Oh oh, souths are in trouble
7:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:59pm | Report comment
1′ – Big crowd, big atmosphere, lets see if both teams can deliver their best form tonight. Bulldogs with early second phase here as Morris makes a big run. Bulldogs attack early here as the Rabbitohs edge defence is tested Bulldogs have gone 100 metres in the first set. Bulldogs making a huge statement. Eastwood with a chip kick but the Bulldogs might get a penalty here. What a start! Penalty to the Bulldogs for high contact against Crocker!
Bulldogs 0
Rabbitohs 0
7:57pm
Johnno said | 7:57pm | Report comment
The bulldog are the germany of the rugby league world . Like the german soccer team so consistant, the bulldogs have had such a model of constancy the last 30 years since 1980. SO many grnad finals i think 10 rabbis warren said. And the most premierships i think too. The dogs are such a machine go the dogs.
7:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:57pm | Report comment
KICKOFF – Bulldogs with possession.
Bulldogs 0
Rabbitohs 0
7:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:52pm | Report comment
I think the 70,000 barrier could get cracked tonight. Great effort!
7:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:51pm | Report comment
Crowd building up very nicely. I think its easily over 60,000.
7:50pm
Grant Allen said | 7:50pm | Report comment
I am over in Hawaii at the moment . Trying to get the score on the game . GO T THE RABBITOHS
7:49pm
Johnno said | 7:49pm | Report comment
What’s the crowd like , 65,000,. Do you reckon it has hit 70,000 fans.
7:44pm
oikee said | 7:44pm | Report comment
OMG holey crap, look at that monster crowd, the Sleeping Giant has awoken.
This is big, huge, this is impressive. WoW. Good luck both teams.
7:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:41pm | Report comment
Both teams are as per program…..
7:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:40pm | Report comment
The stage is set for a blockbuster as Canterbury and South Sydney play for a place in next week’s Grand Final against the mighty Melbourne Storm. Good evening and welcome to this live NRL blog. The Storm will be sitting back with their feet up as they enjoy watching what should be a physical and entertaining final. The crowd is looking superb tonight and it will be interesting to see if this crowd can match the Bulldogs – Eels crowd of 2009 and the Tigers -Dragons crowd of 2010. The Bulldogs are in great form and the Rabbitohs got back into form with a strong win against the Raiders last week. South Sydney will be fired up for this and I expect them to play their best 80 minutes of football this year.The Bulldogs though are very capable of matching them pound for pound and winning this. This should be a cracking contest so please leave your thoughts on the match as it happens
7:34pm
go the rabbbits..easy win... said | 7:34pm | Report comment
rabbits for sure, tough game though rabbits have to prove they are finals material