New Zealand Warriors
42
Match Complete
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
18
| R. Walsh |  | 79 | ||
| A. Fonua-Blake |  | 79 | ||
| R. Walsh | | 77 | ||
| E. Kosi | | 76 | ||
| R. Walsh | | 75 | ||
| S. Johnson | | 74 | ||
| R. Walsh | | 57 | ||
| E. Katoa | | 56 | ||
| 51 | | M. Burton | ||
| 50 | | J. Addo-Carr | ||
| 44 | | M. Burton | ||
| 43 | | K. Flanagan | ||
| R. Walsh | | 20 | ||
| E. Kosi | | 18 | ||
| 17 | | M. Burton | ||
| 16 | | J. Averillo | ||
| R. Walsh | | 12 | ||
| D. Watene-Zelezniak | | 11 | ||
| R. Walsh | | 8 | ||
| V. Vailea | | 6 |
| 7 | Tries | 3 | ||
| 7 | Conversions | 3 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs travel across the ditch to face off against the New Zealand Warriors in Auckland. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 6pm (AEST).
Both the Warriors and the Bulldogs are out of finals contention, but a run of winning games at the back-end of the season could give both teams some much-needed confidence after what has been mostly another forgettable year.
The Warriors failed to back up their impressive performance against the Storm, losing by 38 points to the Rabbitohs. Their defence was laughable at times, showing no fight against South Sydney.
Interim coach Stacey Jones will be hoping his men can show up a more resilient effort in defence and give the Warriors faithful something to cheer for.
There’s another new halves pairing for the Warriors, with Daejarn Asi named to partner Shaun Johnson, as Wayde Egan is pushed to hooker.
You get the feeling that under Trent Barrett this season, the Bulldogs focused too much on defenxe and interim coach Mick Potter has changed that since Barrett’s sacking earlier in the season.
Matt Burton and Kyle Flanagan are flourishing together as a halves pairing, Jake Averillo seems to have found himself a spot to express himself at fullback, and the combination of Burton and Josh Addo-Carr on the left edge has excited Bulldogs fans.
The Dogs are playing an expansive style of footy, backing themselves to outscore their opponents at all times – even if it hasn’t paid off all the time.
This fearlessness will definitely excite incoming signings Reed Mahoney and Viliame Kikau.
The Bulldogs have travelled to New Zealand without Tevita Pangai Junior, who has remained in Sydney for personal reasons.
Prediction
It feels surreal that into the back-end of the competition, this is the first time we’ll see the Bulldogs and Warriors face off this season.
While the Warriors struggle with consistent performances, the Bulldogs are building well for season 2023.
Despite the Bulldogs missing Pangai Junior, they start off as favourites, and rightfully so for their performances since June.
Bulldogs by 6-plus.
Game information
Venue: Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland
Kick-off: 6pm (AEST)
TV/Stream: Foxtel, Kayo Sports
Odds: Warriors $2.40; Bulldogs $1.57 – odds via PlayUp
Teams
Warriors
1. Reece Walsh 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Viliami Vailea 4. Marcelo Montoya 5. Edward Kosi 6. Daejarn Asi 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Tohu Harris 11. Euan Aitken 12. Jack Murchie 13. Josh Curran 14. Freddy Lussick 15. Bunty Afoa 16. Eliesa Katoa 17. Jackson Frei 18. Aaron Pene Bayley Sironen 20. Adam Pompey 21. Taniela Otukolo 22. Tom Ale 23. Rocco Berry
Bulldogs
1. Jake Averillo 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Aaron Schoupp 4. Braidon Burns 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Matt Burton 7. Kyle Flanagan 8. Max King 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Paul Vaughan 11. Josh Jackson 12. Jackson Topine 13. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 14. Zach Dockar-Clay 15. Joe Stimson 16. Harrison Edwards 17. Chris Patolo 19. Declan Casey 20. Kurtis Morrin 21. Bailey Biondi-Odo 22. Jeral Skelton 23. Phillip Makatoa
TIGER MIKE
Guest
Good call! Great results
RLFan
Roar Rookie
Congratulations to the Warriors - a well deserved win. I have been wondering if Burton is carrying an injury, every man and his dog were taking the kicks, which are usually taken Burton and Flanagan. The Warriors forwards were too strong, and Johnson was really good. Thompson and TPJ would have been handy for the Bulldogs pack who tried hard, but were outmuscled.
Phil
Roar Rookie
What a good result for the Warriors. After losing their last two games by 72-22 They weren't my tip to win tonight. The NZ fans will be loving this, having their team back home and a victory like this.
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
FULL TIME NZ 42 CBY 18 The scoreline doesn't reflect how much of a contest it was during the majority of the 2nd half. The Warriors gave up a 12 point lead and it seemed the Dogs would run away with it. But, the Warriors rallied hard and just ran away with it with 3 tries in the final five mins. Thanks all for joining. Done for the week. Take care everyone and goodnight
79
M20
Guest
Deserved win for the Warriors
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Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
Ale is tackled and that's full time. Warriors victorious by 24 points
WithTheDawn
Roar Rookie
Oh boy, us Warriors fans have waited awhile for this one. Has been a tough year, lots of depressing moments. Going to enjoy this one though.
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
80' CONVERSION WARRIORS Walsh with another perfect kick NZ 42 CBY 18
Vivalasvegan
Roar Rookie
Sooo pleased for the Warriors fans tonight. No fans deserve it more!
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Glory Bound
Roar Rookie
TRY for the former Rabbitoh AFB. Now the score is officially embarrassing.
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
80' TRY WARRIORS No one from the Dogs go for the ball. AFB picks up the loose ball and scores NZ 40 CBY 18
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
78' CONVERSION WARRIORS Walsh continues his perfect night with the boot with his 6th conversion NZ 36 CBY 18
Nat
Roar Guru
Yep, good win Warriors. Tough week of travel for the Dogs.
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
77' TRY WARRIORS Get the party started in Auckland! Warriors go down the left edge as Kosi scores NZ 34 CBY 18
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Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
76' Penalty Warriors. Bulldogs challenge and it is unsuccessful based off insufficient evidence NZ 30 CBY 18