FULL TIME at ANZ Stadium and it's the end of the Bulldogs 7 game winning streak as the Roosters knock them off, 32-12.
Sydney Roosters 32-12
Penalty goes to the Roosters as David Klemmer (placed on report) charged forward and struck out with the leg as he went into the tackle of Sam Moa.
Sydney Roosters 32-12
Another penalty on the try line is conceded by the Roosters, held in the ruck too long.
Sydney Roosters 32-12
Penalty to the Bulldogs, count is 11-5 in favour of the blue and white. They attack 10 metres out
Sydney Roosters 32-12
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
James Maloney slots the conversion attempt to extend the lead for the tri-colours
Sydney Roosters 32-12
TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Anthony Minichiello. Kick to come.
Anthony "The Count" Minichiello adds 4 to the score as he gets the GREEN LIGHTS from the video referee.
Sydney Roosters 30-12
Off to the video referee for the Roosters, Minichiello has bolted in after a deflection came off the boot of James Maloney.
Sydney Roosters 26-12
Penalty on half way for the Roosters, kick off is out on the full.
Sydney Roosters 26-12
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
James Maloney makes no mistake with the conversion attempt
Sydney Roosters 26-12
TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Sonny Bill Williams. Kick to come.
Sonny Bill Williams is awarded his second try of the night as he charged through two Bulldogs defenders on the try line.
Sydney Roosters 24-12
VIDEO REFEREE for the Roosters, SBW claiming his second try of the night.
Sydney Roosters 20-12
SIN BIN
Timoteo Lafai is sent to the sin bin.
Tim Lafai has been marched 10 minutes in the sin bin after the 40/20 call as he took the intercept from RTS as threw the pass back infield.
Sydney Roosters 20-12
40/20 SYDNEY ROOSTERS
James Maloney kicks a 40/20.
James Maloney nails the 40/20 kick to give the Roosters a shot at the Bulldogs try line 10 metres out
Sydney Roosters 20-12
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
James Maloney slots the conversion attempt.
Sydney Roosters 20-12
TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Shaun Kenny-Dowall. Kick to come.
Shaun Kenny-Dowall takes a questionable pass short as he charged into a hole and strolls into the gap to post a four-pointer, Roosters extend their lead.
Sydney Roosters 18-12
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has come off for the Roosters for a concussion test.
Sydney Roosters 14-12
UNFORCED ERROR CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Sam Perrett makes an unforced error.
Sam Perrett jumped for the last tackle kick and unable to hold onto possession.
Sydney Roosters 14-12
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Conversion attempt by Krisnan Inu unsuccessful.
Krisnan Inu hits the uprights and it's missed.
Sydney Roosters 14-12
TRY CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Scored by Mitch Brown. Kick to come.
Mitch Brown takes a well weighted grubber from Moses Mbye and dived on the loose ball just before the dead ball line to post the Dogs second try and his second four-pointer.
Sydney Roosters 14-12
VIDEO REFEREE for the Bulldogs, Mitch Brown is claiming as he dived in off a Moses Mbye grubber kick.
Sydney Roosters 14-8
Dylan Napa and co ruled to be offside on the try line, Bulldogs back to the 10 metre line with a full set.
Sydney Roosters 14-8
Reni Maitua gets the ZERO TACKLE as he apparently had the ball knocked free of his grip. Bulldogs attack inside the Roosters red zone.
Sydney Roosters 14-8
UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Nene Macdonald makes an unforced error.
Nene Macdonald is called back as he charged down the sideline, knock on the ruling as he took a kick in the corner. Change over for the Bulldogs deep in their own half.
Sydney Roosters 14-8
Forward pass floated across as the Bulldogs shift across the park, scrum for the Roosters on half way
Sydney Roosters 14-8
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Conversion attempt by James Maloney unsuccessful.
James Maloney unable to slot the conversion attempt from the sideline, score remains the difference of 6 points.
Sydney Roosters 14-8
TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Anthony Minichiello. Kick to come.
Anthony Minichiello has danced over after taking an offload on the eastern side of ANZ Stadium from Shaun Kenny-Dowall.
Sydney Roosters 14-8
UNFORCED ERROR CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
David Klemmer makes an unforced error.
David Klemmer running onto the tap restart after the free kick, knock on the call and the Roosters pack down a scrum to have possession 30 metres out from the Bulldogs try line.
Sydney Roosters 10-8
James Maloney is penalised as he was ruled to have ripped the ball out of the hands of Josh Jackson after the held call. Bulldogs up to the 30 metre line.
Sydney Roosters 10-8
Chase Stanley with a brilliant catch of the ball as he jumped high to tackle the last tackle kick from Mitchell Pearce.
Sydney Roosters 10-8
Sam Moa took a charge for the try line and he is held up over the goal, 10 metre line is the restart point on the 4th tackle.
Sydney Roosters 10-8
Mitchell Pearce draws a penalty as he charged to the try line, a flop is the call as the Bulldogs looked to swamp on him. No obstruction is called in the led up as he sailed into a massive gap in the defence. Roosters attack 5 metres out from the Bulldogs try line.
Sydney Roosters 10-8
Second half is UNDERWAY at ANZ Stadium as the Sydney Roosters lead Bulldogs 10-8.
Sydney Roosters 10-8
HALF TIME at ANZ Stadium sees the Bulldogs trail 2 points, Roosters 10-8
Sydney Roosters 10-8
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Penalty goal attempt by Krisnan Inu successful.
Krisnan Inu slots the penalty goal after Michael Ennis was taken in a high tackle by Sam Moa. Everything blew up into the teams coming together into a push, no punches were thrown. Official warning was given to the captains of both teams.
Sydney Roosters 10-8
Penalty to the Bulldogs as Sam Perrett was taken high in the tackle as he charged to the try line. He will be taken off with concussion.
Sydney Roosters 10-6
Jake Friend took the ball dead off a grubber kick from Michael Ennis on last tackle, another repeat set for the Bulldogs through a line drop out from the Roosters.
Sydney Roosters 10-6
Mitchell Aubusson penalised for holding down in the ruck. Bulldogs take the quick tap and attack 20 metres out
Sydney Roosters 10-6
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is trapped in goal as Moses Mbye kick was pin-point and well weighted for the chases to stop the winger from returning to the field of play. Line drop out for the Roosters, Bulldogs with a repeat set.
Sydney Roosters 10-6
UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
James Maloney makes an unforced error.
James Maloney ruled to have knocked on as he looked to clean up the knock down from Nene Macdonald. Scrum feed for the Bulldogs 10 metres out from the Roosters try line.
Sydney Roosters 10-6
Sonny Bill Williams concedes a penalty in possession for pulling on the head gear of Michael Ennis. Bulldogs now with possession.
Sydney Roosters 10-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Conversion attempt by Krisnan Inu successful.
Krisnan Inu with the conversion attempt on the western sideline slots the extras to close the gap to just four points.
Sydney Roosters 10-6
TRY CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Scored by Mitch Brown. Kick to come.
Mitch Brown has taken a short pass from Tim Lafai and strolled through the Roosters defence on the western side of ANZ Stadium.
Sydney Roosters 10-4
Krisnan Inu draws a penalty as a 2-on-1 strip called. Bulldogs with a full set inside the Roosters 10 metre red zone.
Sydney Roosters 10-0
Penalty and marched 10 metres as the Roosters didn't clear the ruck. Bulldogs march up and attack just 10 metres out from the Roosters try line.
Sydney Roosters 10-0
UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Anthony Minichiello makes an unforced error.
Anthony Minichiello has come up with a shocker as he attempted to throw a long pass on last tackle from acting half but his gripped failed him. Change over for the Bulldogs 10 metres short of half way
Sydney Roosters 10-0
David Klemmer and Frank Paul having words as a penalty was blown for offside after the kick off. Roosters with possession now after the free kick.
Sydney Roosters 10-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Conversion attempt by James Maloney successful.
James Maloney is successful this time around with a conversion from beside the uprights.
Sydney Roosters 10-0
TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Sonny Bill Williams. Kick to come.
Sonny Bill Williams has cracked the Bulldogs defence and strolled through the line with some great footwork to get away from James Graham and Moses Mbye. Roosters have their second of the night.
Sydney Roosters 8-0
Penalty to the Roosters on the goal line, Bulldogs ruled offside as he attempted to rush up in defence.
Sydney Roosters 4-0
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Conversion attempt by James Maloney unsuccessful.
Jame Maloney with the conversion attempt is unable to slot the extras.
Sydney Roosters 4-0
TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Nene Macdonald. Kick to come.
Nene Macdonald has been awarded his try as he leapt up and took a brilliant catch. The video referee originally pushed the wrong button, yes he spun up the NO TRY but the four-pointer stands.
Sydney Roosters 4-0
VIDEO REFEREE for the Roosters, Nene Macdonald is claiming as he leapt up for a catch off a kick cross the field.
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NO TRY for Moses Mbye as the video referee ruled he lost possession as he darted over the try line on the last tackle.
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VIDEO REFEREE for the Bulldogs, Mose Mbye is claiming a try as he darted out from an offload.
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Penalty to the Bulldogs for Frank Paul Nuuausala not clearing the ruck. Time off following as James Graham and Frank Paul Nuuausala having some words after the penalty given.
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UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Frank Paul Nuuausala makes an unforced error.
Frank Paul Nuuausala unable to handle the floating pass from Sonny Bill Williams as the Roosters spread wide on the run to the left. ZERO TACKLE ruled for the Bulldogs as they clean up the loose ball.
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ZERO TACKLE for the Roosters as the pass was knocked down by the Bulldogs. Roosters attacking just short of the half way line.
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Michael Ennis rockets a kick too deep and it's a 20 metre tap for the Roosters as a result.
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James Maloney stabs a kick long downfield and it's gathered up by Sam Perrett at the back just shy of the try line in the eastern corner.
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Penalty to the Bulldogs, Anthony Minichiello pulled Michael Ennis off the ball as the kick from Roger Tuivasa-Sheck rolled towards the uprights. Bulldogs with possession 30 metres off their try line.
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Nene Macdonald sees the pass behind him as he overran the pass from Roger Tuivasa-Sheck. Scrum for the Bulldogs 10 metres off their own try line.
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ZERO TACKLE for the Roosters as the Bulldogs cough up possession on the half way line.
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UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Nene Macdonald makes an unforced error.
Nene Macdonald ruled to have knocked on as he took a catch of the James Maloney kick. Try denied for Aubusson and it's the Bulldogs with the change over 10 metres off their try line.
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VIDEO REFEREE for the Roosters, James Maloney put in a kick on the last tackle. Possible try for Mitchell Aubusson but referee Ashley Klein has said no try
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Moses Mbye considers the first penalty of the game for a hand in the ruck after the held call. Mitchell Pearce kicks for touch and the Roosters attack 10 metres of the half way line.
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We are UNDERWAY at ANZ Stadium as the Bulldogs kick off.
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The Sydney Roosters are running out onto ANZ Stadium now, kick off minutes away now.
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Welcome to LeagueUnlimited's LIVE coverage from ANZ Stadium as the Bulldogs host the Sydney Roosters. The Blue and whites without Origin players in Josh Reynolds, Trent Hodkinson and Tony Williams, the changes in the halves could upset the balance and give the Roosters an advantage. The tri-colours are looking to bounce back after being handed hiding last week by the Cowboys in North Queensland.
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LATE MAIL: Sydney Roosters – Daniel Mortimer has been dropped to the NSW Cup, Shaun Kenny-Dowall shifts into the centres to accommodate Nene Macdonald on the wing. Samisoni Langi moves to the interchange bench.
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LATE MAIL: Bulldogs – A host of changes with a shift of positions. Reni Maitua moves to the interchange bench with Chase Stanley starting in the 5/8th position. Krisnan Inu comes into the centres giving Corey Thompson a start on the wing. Pat O'Hanlon drops off the bench
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Referees & scorers:
Referee: Ashley Klein, Adam Gee
Touch Judges: Jason Walsh, Chris Sutton
Video Referee: Steve Chiddy, Luke Phillips
CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS (12)
Tries: Mitch Brown (2)
Field Goals:
Conversions: Krisnan Inu (1/2)
Penalty Goals: Krisnan Inu (1/1)
SYDNEY ROOSTERS (32)
Tries: Nene Macdonald, Sonny Bill Williams (2), Anthony Minichiello (2), Shaun Kenny-Dowall
Field Goals:
Conversions: James Maloney (4/6)
Penalty Goals: