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The Bulldogs are 60 out from the Knights' tryline on tackle one, this is likely to be their last set.

Newcastle Knights 18-12

The Bulldogs are 60 out from the Knights' tryline on tackle one, this is likely to be their last set.

Newcastle Knights 18-12

Chris Houstan might have his second try!

Newcastle Knights 14-12

Jarrod Mullen attempts a 40/20 but it does not have the angle and goes dead in goal.

Newcastle Knights 14-12

The Bulldogs' attack looks lost on the last as several loose passes are thrown before the Knights' claim the ball under the posts.

Newcastle Knights 14-12

Bulldogs are right on the attack.

Newcastle Knights 14-12

Reynolds runs the ball on the last and offloads to Krisnan Inu 15 out from the Knights' line. Inu puts up a chip bomb which is diffused by Boyd 10 out from his own line.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 12-8

Gower grubbers into the in goal and it beats Leilua and Gaigai over the try line.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 12-8

Knights are only ten out after some awful passing from the Bulldogs

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 12-8

Barba is on the ground in all types of trouble after a good tackle from BJ Leilua, but he manages to play the ball.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 12-8

Shayne Hayne blows his whistle to bring the second half underway

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The Knights reclaim possession as the half-time siren is blown.

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Barba is copped down a few metres out after a break down the right touchline.

Newcastle Knights 8-4

Bulldogs receive a penalty on their own 20.

Newcastle Knights 8-4

Knights are 40 out on tackle three.

Newcastle Knights 8-4

Perrett tries to ground a Barba kick but can't control the ball and it goes dead.

Newcastle Knights 8-4

The Bulldogs receive their first penalty of the match on their own 20.

Newcastle Knights 8-4

Knights are leading the penalty count 4-0. They've completed 10 of their 14 sets while the Bulldogs have completed only four of their 10 sets.

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Tyrone Roberts forces a line drop out. The Knights will get another shot.

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Knights receive a penalty on tackle three.

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Knights receive a relieving penalty and will start set ten short of halfway.

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No Try! McManus failed to ground the ball.

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Possible try to the McManus off a Roberts' gruber.

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Knights receive a penalty after the Dogs are pinned for a strip. Knights are only 10 out.

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Danny Buderus has the ball on halfway on tackle one after another charge down from the Knights.

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Aidan Tolman dives on the loose ball 10 out from his own line after Mason throws a bad pass.

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The Knights will get a piggyback up the field after receiving a penalty.

Newcastle Knights 4-0

Buderus has the ball 45 out from the Bulldogs' line on tackle one after a charge down.

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The Knights have better luck with their second set. Jarrod Mullen kicks deep into the Bulldogs' half on the last and finds space.

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We have kick off, the Knights have first use of the ball.

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Good afternoon Rugby League fans and welcome to Mackay Stadium where the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs take on the Newcastle Knights.

Both coaches have announced a couple of late changes to their squads for this afternoon. Sam Kasiano and Greg Eastwood are out for the Bulldogs. Josh Jackson and Dale Finacaune will come into the starting side. Tony Williams moves on the bench, and is joined by Martin Tapau and Tim Browne.

For the Knight Beau Scott is out, Chris Houstan moves into the starting side in the back row.

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1. Ben Barba 2. Mitch Brown 3. Josh Morris 4. Krisnan Inu 5. Sam Perrett 6. Josh Reynolds 7. Trent Hodkinson 8. Aiden Tolman 9. Michael Ennis (c) 10. James Graham 11. Frank Pritchard 12. Tony Williams 13. Greg Eastwood
Interchange 14. Dene Halatau 15. Josh Jackson 16. Sam Kasiano 17. Dale Finucane 20. Martin Taupau

1. Darius Boyd 2. James McManus 3. Dane Gagai 4. Joey Leilua 5. Akuila Uate 6. Jarrod Mullen (c) 7. Tyrone Roberts 8. Kade Snowden 9. Danny Buderus 10. Willie Mason 11. Robbie Rochow 12. Beau Scott 13. Jeremy Smith
Interchange: 14. Craig Gower 15. Chris Houston 16. Zane Tetevano 17. Neville Costigan 18. Korbin Sims

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