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Roosters' defence holds strong
The Sydney Roosters built a fortress at ANZ Stadium to hold out the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, 20-18 as a crowd of 20,275 watched on.
The Roosters' goal line defence through out the match caused frustrations for the Belmore boys as they struggled to get into the game.
The Bondi boys fired early as Kiwi centre Shaun Kenny-Dowall posted the first of two tries. His footwork and ball handling skills saw him cross the white-line after 6 minutes. Roosters 4-0.
Despite the mostly brick-wall defence from the Roosters, Ben Barba found a crack and darted through it. The Bulldogs hit the lead after 21 minutes, 6-4.
Roosters enforcer, Boyd Cornder in a rare sight crossed the chalk twice for the tri-colours. His first four-pointer came after 27 minutes as fill-in half Daniel Mortimer provided the short pass. The Roosters took a 10-6 lead into half time.
The second half saw two tries a-piece as the Bulldogs attempted to surge home in the final 10 minutes.
The man they call SKD (Shaun Kenny-Dowall) danced his way through the Bulldogs defence to claim his second four-pointer. The Canterbury side out on their feet as he made light work of the defenders.
Man of the Match, Boyd Cordner crossed for his second try of the outing, as once again Daniel Mortimer laid the platform for his second-rower to charge through the Bulldog pack. The Roosters with 20 minutes on the clock held a comfortable 20-6 lead.
As the clock drifted away from the Bulldogs, they managed to post two late tries to Dene Halatau and Krisnan Inu. However, the clock wound down before the match-winning try could be scored.
In the final minute of the match, as Inu scored his try for the Bulldogs, Queensland Maroons 18th man Martin Kennedy sustained a knee injury in goal. The good news is he did walk to the sideline, although under the assistance of the medial team.
The boys from Bondi held strong in the end as the claimed victory, 20-18, over the Bulldogs. The Roosters managed to string the win together despite having Origin stars, James Maloney and Mitchell Pearce absent from the team sheet.
The second half saw two tries a-piece as the Bulldogs attempted to surge home in the final 10 minutes.
The man they call SKD (Shaun Kenny-Dowall) danced his way through the Bulldogs defence to claim his second four-pointer. The Canterbury side out on their feet as he made light work of the defenders.
Man of the Match, Boyd Cordner crossed for his second try of the outing, as once again Daniel Mortimer laid the platform for his second-rower to charge through the Bulldog pack. The Roosters with 20 minutes on the clock held a comfortable 20-6 lead.
As the clock drifted away from the Bulldogs, they managed to post two late tries to Dene Halatau and Krisnan Inu. However, the clock wound down before the match-winning try could be scored.
In the final minute of the match, as Inu scored his try for the Bulldogs, Queensland Maroons 18th man Martin Kennedy sustained a knee injury in goal. The good news is he did walk to the sideline, although under the assistance of the medial team.
The boys from Bondi held strong in the end as the claimed victory, 20-18, over the Bulldogs. The Roosters managed to string the win together despite having Origin stars, James Maloney and Mitchell Pearce absent from the team sheet.
Match Details
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 18 Sydney Roosters 20
Venue: Stadium Australia
Crowd: 20275
Halftime Score: Sydney Roosters 10-6
LeagueUnlimited.com Players of the Match:
3 points - Boyd Cordner
2 points - Sonny Bill Williams
1 point - Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS (18)
Tries: Ben Barba, Dene Halatau, Krisnan Inu
Field Goals:
Conversions: Trent Hodkinson (3/3)
Penalty Goals:
SYDNEY ROOSTERS (20)
Tries: Shaun Kenny-Dowall (2), Boyd Cordner (2)
Field Goals:
Conversions: Daniel Mortimer (2/4)
Penalty Goals:
LeagueUnlimited.com Live Commentary
Despite being in doubt during the week, the Roosters have confirmed Sonny Bill Williams to take the field at half back tonight. Kick off is set down for 7:54pm
Welcome to LeagueUnlimited.com's coverage of Friday Night Football LIVE from ANZ Stadium.
TEAM NEWS is in and there is an interesting change for the Roosters. Sonny Bill Williams shifts to HALF BACK with Daniel Mortimer shifting to 5/8th. Mitchell Aubusson moves the centres.
Bulldogs: 1. Ben Barba 2. Mitch Brown 3. Timoteo Lafai 4. Krisnan Inu 5. Sam Perrett 6. Joel Romelo 7. Trent Hodkinson 8. Aiden Tolman 9. Michael Ennis 10. Sam Kasiano 11. Frank Pritchard 12. Tony Williams 13. Greg Eastwood Interchange: 15. Josh Jackson 16. James Graham 14. Dene Halatau 17. Dale Finucane
Roosters: 1. Anthony Minichiello 2. Daniel Tupou 6. Mitchell Aubusson 4. Shaun Kenny-Dowall 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 7. Daniel Mortimer 12. Sonny Bill Williams 16. Sam Moa 9. Jake Friend 8. Luke O'Donnell 11. Boyd Cordner 16. Sam Moa 3. Aidan Guerra 13. Frank Paul Nuuausala Interchange: 10. Martin Kennedy 14. Nafe Seluini 15. Dylan Napa 17. Isaac Liu
TEAM NEWS is in and there is an interesting change for the Roosters. Sonny Bill Williams shifts to HALF BACK with Daniel Mortimer shifting to 5/8th. Mitchell Aubusson moves the centres.
Bulldogs: 1. Ben Barba 2. Mitch Brown 3. Timoteo Lafai 4. Krisnan Inu 5. Sam Perrett 6. Joel Romelo 7. Trent Hodkinson 8. Aiden Tolman 9. Michael Ennis 10. Sam Kasiano 11. Frank Pritchard 12. Tony Williams 13. Greg Eastwood Interchange: 15. Josh Jackson 16. James Graham 14. Dene Halatau 17. Dale Finucane
Roosters: 1. Anthony Minichiello 2. Daniel Tupou 6. Mitchell Aubusson 4. Shaun Kenny-Dowall 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 7. Daniel Mortimer 12. Sonny Bill Williams 16. Sam Moa 9. Jake Friend 8. Luke O'Donnell 11. Boyd Cordner 16. Sam Moa 3. Aidan Guerra 13. Frank Paul Nuuausala Interchange: 10. Martin Kennedy 14. Nafe Seluini 15. Dylan Napa 17. Isaac Liu
1 min: We are UNDERWAY at ANZ Stadium with the Sydney Roosters kicking off , Aiden Tolman takes the first hit up for the Bulldogs
2 min: Penalty to the Roosters as Daniel Mortimer was taken late by Michael Ennis. Roosters 10 metres out
3 min: UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Squads not yet loaded makes an unforced error.
Knock on call against Mitch Brown in goal. Roosters almost coming up with points. Line drop out
Squads not yet loaded makes an unforced error.
Knock on call against Mitch Brown in goal. Roosters almost coming up with points. Line drop out
6 min: TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Shaun Kenny-Dowall. Conversion attempt by Daniel Mortimer unsuccessful.
Shaun Kenny-Dowall has reached around the Bulldogs defenders as he charged to the goal line to post first points of the night. Daniel Mortimer with the kicking duties tonight fails to extend the early lead with the conversion
Sydney Roosters 4-0
Scored by Shaun Kenny-Dowall. Conversion attempt by Daniel Mortimer unsuccessful.
Shaun Kenny-Dowall has reached around the Bulldogs defenders as he charged to the goal line to post first points of the night. Daniel Mortimer with the kicking duties tonight fails to extend the early lead with the conversion
Sydney Roosters 4-0
9 min: 40/20 SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Jake Friend kicks a 40/20.
The touch judge calls a 40/20 for Jake Friend as Ben Barba was ruled to have taken the ball over the sideline as he juggled in the attempt to collect the Steeden
Jake Friend kicks a 40/20.
The touch judge calls a 40/20 for Jake Friend as Ben Barba was ruled to have taken the ball over the sideline as he juggled in the attempt to collect the Steeden
14 min: Jake Friend uses his chip kick on the last tackle which sees the ball over dead behind the goals. 20 metre tap the call for the Bulldogs
16 min: Michael Ennis opted for a grubber on the last tackle for the Bulldogs as he ran to the blind side. The ball is allowed to roll dead by the Roosters and they earn a line drop out
17 min: Sonny Bill Williams trying a grubber kick on the last tackle, it rolls over the touch line and a scrum packs for the Bulldogs on their 20 metre line
18 min: Penalty to the Bulldogs, Sam Moa ruled offside at the ruck. Dogs kick for touch, attack 20m out
21 min: TRY CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Scored by Ben Barba. Conversion attempt by Trent Hodkinson successful.
Ben Barba dummied his way through the line as he darted between defenders to race over for the Bulldogs first try of the night. Trent Hodkinson with the conversion from the sideline adds the extras. The Bulldogs take the lead for the first time with the kick at goal
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 6-4
Scored by Ben Barba. Conversion attempt by Trent Hodkinson successful.
Ben Barba dummied his way through the line as he darted between defenders to race over for the Bulldogs first try of the night. Trent Hodkinson with the conversion from the sideline adds the extras. The Bulldogs take the lead for the first time with the kick at goal
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 6-4
21 min: Luke O'Donnell is penalised for a high shot. Bulldogs attacking on halfway
23 min: Penalty to the Roosters as the Bulldogs drag Roger Tuivasa-Sheck over the sideline after the held call. Roosters with an easy help out of the red zone
25 min: UNFORCED ERROR CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Mitch Brown makes an unforced error.
Mitch Brown leaped for the bomb off the boot of Mortimer and dropped it cold. Zero tackle called for the Roosters, they attack 10 metres out
Mitch Brown makes an unforced error.
Mitch Brown leaped for the bomb off the boot of Mortimer and dropped it cold. Zero tackle called for the Roosters, they attack 10 metres out
27 min: TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Boyd Cordner. Conversion attempt by Daniel Mortimer successful.
Boyd Cordner claims the Roosters second try of the night as he strolled over the goal line thanks to a pin-point short pass from Daniel Mortimer. Mortimer with the conversion adds the extras
Sydney Roosters 10-6
Scored by Boyd Cordner. Conversion attempt by Daniel Mortimer successful.
Boyd Cordner claims the Roosters second try of the night as he strolled over the goal line thanks to a pin-point short pass from Daniel Mortimer. Mortimer with the conversion adds the extras
Sydney Roosters 10-6
28 min: Tony Williams is penalised for being offside, right in front of the referee. Roosters over halfway
30 min: UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck makes an unforced error.
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is unable to take the long low pass from Minichiello on the wing, Scrum for the Bulldogs
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck makes an unforced error.
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is unable to take the long low pass from Minichiello on the wing, Scrum for the Bulldogs
31 min: Penalty to the Bulldogs as the Roosters are ruled to strip out the ball in the ruck.
32 min: UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Mitchell Aubusson makes an unforced error.
Mitchell Aubusson ruled to have played the ball in the tackle on Tony Williams. Scrum Bulldogs 30 metres out
Mitchell Aubusson makes an unforced error.
Mitchell Aubusson ruled to have played the ball in the tackle on Tony Williams. Scrum Bulldogs 30 metres out
33 min: The Bulldogs kick on the first tackle from the scrum base and the kick is forced dead by Anthony Minichiello, line drop out called for the Bulldogs
34 min: UNFORCED ERROR CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Frank Pritchard makes an unforced error.
Frank Pritchard trying to earn a penalty in the ruck drops the ball as he fails to earn a penalty for the Roosters not clearly the ruck
Frank Pritchard makes an unforced error.
Frank Pritchard trying to earn a penalty in the ruck drops the ball as he fails to earn a penalty for the Roosters not clearly the ruck
36 min: UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Daniel Tupou makes an unforced error.
Daniel Tupou knocks down the ball as the Bulldogs looked to raid the blind side on the right. Scrum feed backs for the Bulldogs on 30 metre line
Daniel Tupou makes an unforced error.
Daniel Tupou knocks down the ball as the Bulldogs looked to raid the blind side on the right. Scrum feed backs for the Bulldogs on 30 metre line
38 min: Dylan Napa is ON REPORT for a shoulder charge on James Graham. Bulldogs attacking 20 metres out from the penalty
39 min: The Bulldogs pack the quickest scrum ever as the Roosters drop it with 30 seconds until half time
40 min: HALF TIME at ANZ Stadium sees the Sydney Roosters lead the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, 10-6
41 min: Second half is UNDERWAY at ANZ Stadium as the Bulldogs trail the Roosters 10-6
43 min: Penalty to the Bulldogs, they march up over halfway to start their set
44 min: Trent Hodkinson with a towering bomb on the last tackle, Tolman took the catch but was monstered by the Roosters defence short of the goal line. Roosters with the change over on the 10 metre line
45 min: UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Dylan Napa makes an unforced error.
Dylan Napa looses possession in a tackle on halfway, Bulldogs clean up the ball and go back on the attack inside the Roosters half
Dylan Napa makes an unforced error.
Dylan Napa looses possession in a tackle on halfway, Bulldogs clean up the ball and go back on the attack inside the Roosters half
46 min: Joel Romelo attempted a short grubber kick on the last tackle but the Roosters defence holds strong once again on the line. They have possession on their 10 metre line.
48 min: VIDEO REFEREE for the Roosters, we have a TRY for Shaun Kenny Dowall. We are looking a possible strip
49 min: TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Shaun Kenny-Dowall. Conversion attempt by Daniel Mortimer successful.
Shaun Kenny-Dowall is awarded his second try of the night as the Roosters cleaned up an offload attempt from Krisnan Inu. The Roosters darted through the Bulldogs defence easily and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck offloaded to Kenny-Dowall to race in. Daniel Mortimer with the conversion attempt added the extras
Sydney Roosters 16-6
Scored by Shaun Kenny-Dowall. Conversion attempt by Daniel Mortimer successful.
Shaun Kenny-Dowall is awarded his second try of the night as the Roosters cleaned up an offload attempt from Krisnan Inu. The Roosters darted through the Bulldogs defence easily and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck offloaded to Kenny-Dowall to race in. Daniel Mortimer with the conversion attempt added the extras
Sydney Roosters 16-6
51 min: Forward pass ruled against Bulldogs and the Roosters will attack from the scrum feed 40 metres from the Bulldogs goal line
54 min: There is concern for Ben Barba who is with the trainer, possible leg injury. Bulldogs working it off their 20 metre line
54 min: INJURY UPDATE: James Graham still yet to return to the bench after the shoulder charge from Napa
57 min: Penalty to the Bulldogs for Mitchell Aubusson ruled offside. Dogs attacking 10 metres out
57 min: Time off, Joel Romelo is down after a heavy tackle from Sonny Bill Williams
58 min: Penalty to the Roosters for the Bulldogs ruled offside. Roosters up to halfway
62 min: TRY SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Scored by Boyd Cordner. Conversion attempt by Daniel Mortimer unsuccessful.
Boyd Cordner claims his second try of the night as the Roosters spread it through Daniel Mortimer who provides a short pass for Cornder. The Bulldogs defence in all sorts tonight as the Roosters easily crack for points. Daniel Mortimers fails to convert for the Roosters
Sydney Roosters 20-6
Scored by Boyd Cordner. Conversion attempt by Daniel Mortimer unsuccessful.
Boyd Cordner claims his second try of the night as the Roosters spread it through Daniel Mortimer who provides a short pass for Cornder. The Bulldogs defence in all sorts tonight as the Roosters easily crack for points. Daniel Mortimers fails to convert for the Roosters
Sydney Roosters 20-6
65 min: Sonny Bill Williams cracked the Bulldogs defence to bolt 40 metres downfield, he linked with Mortimer who was tackled 10 metres short of the goal line. However, on the next play Minichiello dropped the ball from the ruck. Change over for the Bulldogs
68 min: Mitch Brown raced through off a kick but the ball beat everyone over the dead ball line. 20m tap
69 min: Penalty to the Bulldogs, they march up to halfway
71 min: TRY CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Scored by Dene Halatau. Conversion attempt by Trent Hodkinson successful.
Dene Halatau has bolted straight into a hole in the Roosters goal line defence as Sam Kasiano provided the short pass. Trent Hodkinson quickly converted from right in front
Sydney Roosters 20-12
Scored by Dene Halatau. Conversion attempt by Trent Hodkinson successful.
Dene Halatau has bolted straight into a hole in the Roosters goal line defence as Sam Kasiano provided the short pass. Trent Hodkinson quickly converted from right in front
Sydney Roosters 20-12
72 min: Ben Barba raced through off a chip and chase but he offloaded for the touch judge. Roosters scrum feed on their own 30 metre line
75 min: FIVE minutes remain at ANZ Stadium, Bulldogs trail by 8 points, 20-12 as the Bulldogs have the scrum feed 20 metres from their goal line
77 min: UNFORCED ERROR SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Daniel Tupou makes an unforced error.
Daniel Tupou knocks on taking the catch from the kick off Hodkinson. Scrum for the Bulldogs 10 metres out
Daniel Tupou makes an unforced error.
Daniel Tupou knocks on taking the catch from the kick off Hodkinson. Scrum for the Bulldogs 10 metres out
78 min: 78:17 – Knock on against the Roosters. Bulldogs with it on the goal line again
78 min: 78:31 Penalty to the Bulldogs, Mortimer offside at the ruck. Dogs on the goal line
79 min: We have a TRY for the Bulldogs through Krisnan Inu, but the concern with Martin Kennedy who has an issue with a left leg/knee as Inu dived on it.
79 min: TRY CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Scored by Krisnan Inu. Conversion attempt by Trent Hodkinson successful.
Krisnan Inu reaches out and scores for the Bulldogs as he charged into the Roosters defence. Hodkinson makes it TWO points
Sydney Roosters 20-18
Scored by Krisnan Inu. Conversion attempt by Trent Hodkinson successful.
Krisnan Inu reaches out and scores for the Bulldogs as he charged into the Roosters defence. Hodkinson makes it TWO points
Sydney Roosters 20-18
80 min: The Bulldogs unable to fight to the goal line in the final minute, FULL TIME at ANZ Stadium sees the Roosters victorious 20-18 over the Bulldogs.