In one of the most bizarre finishes to a game of rugby league, the Rabbitohs prevail 18-17. Expect plenty of controversy to come out of the decision to penalise James Graham late in the match, along with referee Gerard Sutton's decision to award the penalty in front of the posts.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 18-17
Brett Morris clutches at his injured hamstring forcing a line drop out.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 18-17
Joel Reddy is on the spot to catch the short kick-off.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 18-17
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Penalty goal attempt by Bryson Goodwin successful.
Against all odds the Rabbitohs take the lead.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 18-17
SIN BIN
David Klemmer is sent to the sin bin.
In response to the decision of the penalty, the Bulldogs forward has been sent to the bin.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 17-16
UNSUCCESSFUL FIELD GOAL SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Field goal attempt by Adam Reynolds unsuccessful.
James Graham has been placed on report for tackling Adam Reynolds around the legs. Penalty right in front of the posts.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 17-16
The Rabbitohs number seven has been tackled around the legs by James Graham.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 17-16
With the game on the line, the two halfbacks have come up with big plays. Can Adam Reynolds come up with a response to force Golden Point.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 17-16
Last year Trent Hodkinson kicked a field goal on Good Friday to win the game for the Bulldogs. This year....
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 17-16
SUCCESSFUL FIELD GOAL CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Field goal attempt by Trent Hodkinson successful.
From 25 metres out, the halfback does it again.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 17-16
A bizarre kick-off has been dropped by Luke Keary and Tom Burgess to give the Bulldogs a shot with a line drop out.
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SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Penalty goal attempt by Adam Reynolds successful.
The Rabbitohs number seven has nailed the penalty. With five minutes remaining, let the field goal shoot out begin.
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Adam Reynolds has decided to attempt the penalty goal.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-14
Souths receive a penalty from 47 metres out.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-14
Trent Hodkinson knocks on 10 metres out.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-14
The Buldogs knock back the opportunity to kick a penalty.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-14
Canterbury get a penalty 10 meres out right in front of the posts.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-14
Glenn Stewart has been ruled out with concussion. The Rabbitohs are down to 15 men.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-14
Adam Reynolds grubbers ahead but the ball beats everyone. Canterbury will start their set on the 20 metre line.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-14
Grevsmuhl makes his way over the line but Brett Morris is able to hold the ball up.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-14
The Rabbitohs get a last tackle penalty on halfway. Adam Reynolds finds touch 30 metres out.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-14
Adam Reynolds bombs for Chris McQueen, but Moses Mbye is able to take the ball easily.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-14
Bryson Goodwin is able to catch Trent Hodkinson's cross field bomb to give the Rabbitohs a 20 metre restart.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-14
Josh Morris finds some space close to the line but is tackled.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-14
Frank Pritchard is on for his first football of the afternoon.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-14
Adam Reynolds takes on the line, but Canterbury are able to clean up.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-14
James Graham is back on the park wearing #22, Glenn Stewart is in the sheds undertaking a concussion test.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-14
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Conversion attempt by Adam Reynolds successful.
The Rabbitohs are back in the match, down by only 2.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-14
TRY SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Scored by David Tyrrell. Kick to come.
David Tyrell crosses for only his 5th career try in over 100 games for the Bunnies.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-12
In the absence of Glenn Stewart, Alex Johnston has moved to fullback allowing Greg Inglis the opportunity shift to Five-Eight.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-8
The Rabbitohs lose the ball giving the Bulldogs possession back.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-8
Souths have a repeat set inside the Bulldogs 10 metres. Big chance to get back within a try.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-8
With Glenn Stewart off the field, the Rabbitohs attacking options have been severely tested in the absence of Issac Luke, along with Greg Inglis playing on with injury.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-8
Glenn Stewart is down receiving treatment from the Rabbitohs trainer. He has left the field.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-8
Josh Reynolds kicks out on the full.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-8
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Conversion attempt by Trent Hodkinson successful.
The Bulldogs extend the lead to outside a converted try.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-8
TRY CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Scored by Josh Morris. Kick to come.
Canterbury extend their lead.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 14-8
Possible try to Josh Morris. Referee has ruled a Try, but is checking onside.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-8
The Bulldogs are back on the attack.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-8
Michael Lichaa puts in a poor last tackle kick. An attacking opportunity goes begging.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-8
Josh Reynolds forces a drop-out from a grubber.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-8
Tony Williams is forced back from the try line in a three-man tackle.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-8
Greg Inglis is tackled on the last tackle. Canterbury will start their set just short of halfway.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-8
James Graham is off in the blood bin with Vice Captain Aiden Tolman taking his place.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-8
Issac Luke has been ruled out with concussion. Huge blow to the Rabbitohs. Luke Keary will play hooker, with Glenn Stewart to operate at Five-Eighth.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-8
Josh Reynolds delivers a wonderful pass to Sam Perrett with an opportunity to score only to drop the ball.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-8
Adam Reynolds decides to chip and chase on the last tackle only for Canterbury to cover up.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-8
Issac Luke is yet to return to the field. Luke Keary is filling in at hooker in his absence.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-8
Canterbury will likely have to play out the remainder of the match without Tim Lafai following his ankle injury.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-8
If Issac Luke fails to return to the field of play, the Rabbitohs will be in a major dilemma following the omission of Cameron McInnes.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-8
A bizarre final play to the first half has seen South Sydney come from 10-0 behind to trail by only two. However there are concerns over the knee of Greg Inglis, while Issac Luke will be subject to a concussion test.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-8
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Penalty goal attempt by Adam Reynolds successful.
From right in front the Rabbitohs are right back in the match.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-8
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Conversion attempt by Adam Reynolds successful.
Reynolds converts from wide out.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-6
Referee Gerard Sutton has ruled contact made by Josh Morris constitutes an eight-point try.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-4
TRY SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Scored by Issac Luke. Kick to come.
The New Zealand hooker gets the Rabbitohs back in the match.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-4
Issac Luke has gone up the tunnel.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-0
Issac Luke has made his way over the line. Referee has ruled No Try but is concerned over contact.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-0
Sam Kasiano loses the ball inside the Bulldogs 20 metres. Souths will be looking to score with under two minutes remaining in the half.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-0
Glenn Stewart makes a great break but the play comes to nothing following George Burgess dropping the pass with only Brett Morris to beat.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-0
Greg Ingis is down receiving treatment from the trainer. The injury appears to be the right knee, but the fullback is staying on the field.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-0
Brett Morris is on the spot to recover Alex Johnston's chip following a tremendous run from the Rabbitohs flyer.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-0
A poor Bulldogs kick gifts possession back to the Rabbitohs.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-0
Great play by the Bulldogs sees Sam Perrett tackled 20 metres out from the Rabbitohs line.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-0
Josh Jackson is tackled only metres out from the Rabbitohs try line.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-0
Lafai looks to have suffered an ankle injury. Michael Lichaa is set to return to the game. In the reshuffle expect to see Moses Mbye move to the centres with Reynolds and Lichaa returning to their regular positions.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-0
Tim Lafai is down with injury.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-0
Josh Reynolds makes a superb run following a dropped pass from Daryl Millard.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-0
Penalty to the Rabbitohs. Adam Reynolds finds touch just shy of halfway.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-0
Josh Reynolds is on, replacing Michael Lichaa.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-0
Chris McQueen loses the ball following a superb tackle from Trent Hodkinson.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-0
South Sydney will have a scrum just inside the Bulldogs half.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-0
Chris Grevsmuhl is on for the Rabbitohs. Michael Maguire has looked to his interchange to change the momentum of the match.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-0
Souths have the ball after a poor pass from Canterbury inside the Rabbitohs 20 metres.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-0
Tim Grant and Tom Burgess are on for the Rabbitohs. Sam Kasiano and David Klemmer are on for the Bulldogs.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-0
Adam Reynolds grubbers for the in-goal, but concedes a penalty for trying to force Moses Mbye back in-goal.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-0
South Sydney will start the set on halfway following a penalty.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-0
Moses Mbye delivers a long pass to Curtis Rona who can't latch onto it giving the Rabbitohs a reprieve.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-0
Sam Perrett looks for his second but is stopped only a few metres out.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-0
Greg Eastwood makes up for his previous error to find some space following a great run by Michael Lichaa.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-0
On the fifth tackle, Brett Morris breaks the South Sydney defence, finding Greg Eastwood who throws a shocking pass forward. Had the Bulldogs been able to cross there, the Bulldogs could have wrapped up the game inside 20 minutes.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-0
The Bulldogs blow a try.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-0
Adam Reynolds produces another monster bomb, but once again the Bulldogs defuse it.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Conversion attempt by Trent Hodkinson successful.
The incumbent NSW halfback nails the conversion from the sideline to open up an early lead for the Bulldogs.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-0
TRY CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Scored by Sam Perrett. Kick to come.
Both Canterbury wingers have now crossed. Both tries have included poor passes thrown by Bulldogs players and even worse defence by the Rabbitohs.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8-0
Possible try to Sam Perrett. The referee has ruled a Try.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0
Great tackle by Daryl Millard on Trent Hodkinson stops an attacking chance.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0
Penalty to Canterbury 20 metres out from the Rabbitohs line.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0
Issac Luke grubbers in-goal, but a push in the back results in a Bulldogs penalty.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0
Penalty to the Rabbitohs against Tony Williams for a strip. Souths will start 40 metres out from the Bulldogs line.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0
Reports suggest the newly re-signed Sam Kasiano has aggravated a hip injury in the warm-up but will play.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0
Adam Reynolds kicks for Joel Reddy, but Curtis Rona is on the spot to gather it resulting in a 20 metre restart.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0
Josh Jackson makes a break down the right wing but is pushed into touch by Bryson Goodwin.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Conversion attempt by Trent Hodkinson unsuccessful.
Kick is pushed right of the post.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0
TRY CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Scored by Curtis Rona. Kick to come.
The former Cowboy crosses for his 6th try of the season after a bad pass from Moses Mbye is misread by Joel Reddy.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0
South Sydney knock on in attempting to defuse a bomb. Canterbury will get a scrum feed 10 metres out.
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Canterbury get a penalty. Find touch on the halfway line.
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Sam Perrett is on the spot to take Adam Reynolds bomb on his goal line.
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Greg Inglis kicks off.
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The Rabbitohs have dominated recent encounters, winning four of the past five matches. However, in the past nine Easter clashes between the pair, Canterbury hold bragging rights winning six from nine matches.
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For South Sydney, Michael Maguire has responded to last week’s loss to the Eels by bolstering the Rabbitohs forward pack. Jason Clark will start the game at Lock with Tim Grant reverting to the bench, while the in-demand Cameron McInnes misses out.
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For the Bulldogs, Moses Mbye will start the game at Five-Eight, with Josh Reynolds making his return from injury off the bench. In other changes, Tim Browne misses out, while Brett Morris is back after missing last week through injury.
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Both sides come into this Good Friday fixture with three wins from four matches. Canterbury will be looking to extend their winning streak to four, while South Sydney will be out to bounce back from last week’s loss to Parramatta.
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The last time these two sides clashed, the Rabbitohs broke their 43-year premiership drought to claim the 2014 NRL Premiership, running out 30-6 winners.
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Welcome to League Unlimited’s Round 5 coverage of Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and South Sydney Rabbitohs from ANZ Stadium.
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Referees & scorers:
Referee: Gerard Sutton, Gavin Morris
Touch Judges: Grant Atkins, Nick Beashel
Video Referee: Bernard Sutton, Luke Phillips
CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS (17)
Tries: Curtis Rona, Sam Perrett, Josh Morris
Field Goals: Trent Hodkinson (1/1)
Conversions: Trent Hodkinson (2/3)
Penalty Goals:
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS (18)
Tries: Issac Luke, David Tyrrell
Field Goals: Adam Reynolds (0/1)
Conversions: Adam Reynolds (2/2)
Penalty Goals: Adam Reynolds (2/2), Bryson Goodwin (1/1)