Canterbury have broken a three-match losing streak, scoring three second-half tries to beat St George 16-2 at ANZ Stadium.
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Final score
Canterbury Bulldogs 16
St George Illawarra Dogs 2
Canterbury will be looking to put last week’s 38-0 thumping by Penrith behind them when they take on St George in Round 14 at ANZ Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog from 4pm (AEST).
In welcome news for the Bulldogs, skipper James Graham, Josh Reynolds and Brett Morris all return from injury this week to give their team a much stronger look.
Canterbury are currently two wins outside the top 8 and desperately need the two points. They only have five wins to show from their thirteen matches so far this season. Coach Des Hasler no doubt would have read the riot act to his players after their poor display last week against the Panthers.
The third-placed Dragons are coming off a win against the Tigers last week and have named an unchanged team. At the start of the year, not even their most diehard fans would have expected St George to be in the top 4 halfway through the season.
But here they are with eight wins from twelve matches and with a bye up their sleeve. That performance has secured the future of coach Paul McGregor, who this week signed a two-year contract extension.
Prediction
Canterbury by 8 in an upset. Beware the wounded Bulldogs.
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Mundane
Guest
Do they really need a strong Canterbury in the comp because obviously they wanted them to win today - some very average decisions in last 15 mins of the game.
John Coomer
Roar Guru
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Kenw
Guest
Anyone playing St George on a Monday is just being given a gift 2 points....
John Coomer
Roar Guru
Full-time The hooter sounds and its victory for Canterbury! Canterbury 16 St George 2
Joe
Roar Rookie
The leadup to the game had a Dogs resurgence written all over it. The coach and team under the pump there was a big chance they would put in a big performance. Dragons did well to hold out in the first half but some defensive lapses cost them in the second. Dogs fans must be wondering where this team has been all year.
John Coomer
Roar Guru
76’ Taane Milne off to the bin after a punch on Morris. Canterbury 16 St George 2
Scott Pryde
Expert
Yeah I know that feeling mate - all last year! Hah.
Scott Pryde
Expert
Just a little bit frustrated is all TB - you have been the better side today so credit where its due, but the six again call and the knock on at the other end hurts.
John Coomer
Roar Guru
It's definitely been a better performance by the Dogs.
John Coomer
Roar Guru
75’ A sloppy last tackle try off a kick but they all count! Montoya eventually got the ball down out wide to wrap it up for the Bulldogs. MBye misses the conversion. Canterbury 16 St George 2
Johnybulldog
Guest
Are the Doggies going ok or are Saints off today?
John Coomer
Roar Guru
73’ Green light! Try! Canterbury 16 St George 2 Kick to come
The Barry
Roar Guru
Come on Scott. Nothing wrong with the tackle, he didn't go close to the horizontal. Don't refs fault your way the last ten.
John Coomer
Roar Guru
73’ Try!! Bulldogs – Montoya (pending bunker review)
Johnybulldog
Guest
Fair enough mate,but after last week I'll take em anyway we can!
Scott Pryde
Expert
Now Vaughan gets dumped on his head? Where's the penalty? Stitch up
Scott Pryde
Expert
Some pretty ordinary decisions leading up to that one JB - but the Dragons look lost - great defence, terrible attack.
John Coomer
Roar Guru
70’ Lichaa burrows his way over from dummy half to score after Canterbury had earned a repeat set. MBye converts to give the Bulldogs further breathing space. Canterbury 12 St George 2
Johnybulldog
Guest
Wooooohoooo go the mighty Doggies!
John Coomer
Roar Guru
69’ Try!! Bulldogs (Lichaa) Canterbury 10 St George 2 Kick to come