UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Conversion attempt by Sam Burgess unsuccessful.
Sam Burgess misses the conversion
South Sydney Rabbitohs 30-6
TRY SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Scored by Greg Inglis. Kick to come.
Well the Goanna is out on ANZ Stadium and the Video Refs award the try
South Sydney Rabbitohs 30-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Conversion attempt by Adam Reynolds successful.
Adam Reynolds converts his own try
South Sydney Rabbitohs 26-6
TRY SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Scored by Adam Reynolds. Kick to come.
Well the icing is well and truly on the cake and its red and green - Adam Reynolds gets the luck of the rebound and he scores
South Sydney Rabbitohs 24-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Conversion attempt by Adam Reynolds successful.
Adam Reynolds converts the goal from out wide to send the margin out to 14
South Sydney Rabbitohs 20-6
TRY SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Scored by Kirisome Auva'a. Kick to come.
A lucky bounce for the Auva'a sees him score deep in the corner of the field, Reynolds needs to convert to definitely put it out of reach
South Sydney Rabbitohs 18-6
Another goal-line dropout coming up for the Bulldogs, they really need a try off this set to give themselves a chance
South Sydney Rabbitohs 14-6
Repeat set for the Bulldogs - Lote Tuiqiri loses the ball trying to catch the ball
South Sydney Rabbitohs 14-6
That would be Tom Burgess not George
South Sydney Rabbitohs 14-6
PENALTY BULLDOGS: George Burgess penalised for a Shoulder charge and is on report
South Sydney Rabbitohs 14-6
James Graham getting a stern talking to from Shayne Hayne whilst David Tyrell is down on the ground
South Sydney Rabbitohs 14-6
Dave Tyrell has been sent into Ryde, thats how hard he's been hit by James Graham
South Sydney Rabbitohs 14-6
Yet again a high tackle is not penalised after review from the Video Referees
South Sydney Rabbitohs 14-6
PENALTY BULLDOGS: Dave Tyrell penalised for laying in the ruck too long
South Sydney Rabbitohs 14-6
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Penalty goal attempt by Adam Reynolds successful.
This time the penalty goal works and the margin goes out to 8
South Sydney Rabbitohs 14-6
PENALTY SOUTHS: Aidan Tolman penalised for having a hand on the ball, Rabbitohs going the 2 again
South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-6
UNSUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Penalty goal attempt by Adam Reynolds unsuccessful.
Adam Reynolds takes the 2 but misses it to the left, luckily it goes dead and the 20m restart is coming
South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-6
Well you can't do that young James - James Graham leads with the shoulder is and is duly penalised in accordance with the rules
South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Conversion attempt by Adam Reynolds successful.
Adam Reynolds converts from in front
South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-6
TRY SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Scored by George Burgess. Kick to come.
How do you stop that? George Burgess powers his way over the line to put he Bunnies back in front
South Sydney Rabbitohs 10-6
Josh Reynolds puts a decent kick in that gets an even better pick up from Sam Burgess
6 all
PENALTY BULLDOGS: Luke Keary gets called out three times by Shayne Hayne, yet still makes the tackle and is duly penalised
6 all
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Conversion attempt by Trent Hodkinson successful.
Trent Hodkinson levels the scores with the conversion
6 all
TRY CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Scored by Tony Williams. Kick to come.
After having to defend their line to no end, the Bulldogs score through Tony Williams
South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-4
VIDEO REFEREE: Possible Bulldogs TRY, Shayne Hayne says TRY, checking the onside
South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0
Bulldogs on the attack after Dylan Walker loses the ball on his own 10m line
South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0
James Graham back on the field as the Bulldogs scrambling defence saves the day once again
South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0
UNFORCED ERROR SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Sam Burgess makes an unforced error.
A poor play lets the pressure of the Dogs with Sam Burgess losing the ball 10m out from the Bulldogs line
South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0
Josh Morris is trapped in the ingoal off the Adam Reynolds kick and pressure continues to mount
South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0
Souths going straight on the attack after a poor opening set from the Bulldogs
South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0
PLAY UNDERWAY in the second half - Bulldogs get the first usage of the ball
South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0
Here come the Bunnies back onto ANZ Stadium, Cake is baked, just the icing now to be served
South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0
UNFORCED ERROR SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
George Burgess makes an unforced error.
George Burgess loses the ball in the final seconds of the half
South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0
Inside the final 90 secs and Souths on the attack with one final set of six
South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0
Greg Inglis goes high and Sam Perrett takes the catch at the back
South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0
UNFORCED ERROR CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Corey Thompson makes an unforced error.
Corey Thompson nearly gets a lucky bounce but can't quite claim it and the handover goes to the Bunnies
South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0
PENALTY BULLDOGS: Jason Clark is penalised for taking Josh Morris in the air
South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0
Josh Morris goes to the air and catches the ball and looks to have been tackled in the air
South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0
Out of nowhere there is some push and shove and Luke Keary claims a headbutt but Shayne Hayne dismisses the allegations
South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0
Josh Reynolds kicks from just outside his 40, but sends it straight to Alex Johnston
South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0
George Burgess coming back up the tunnel and looks in better condition than when he went down the tunnel
South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0
UNFORCED ERROR CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Josh Morris makes an unforced error.
Josh Morris goes for the line but can't catch the pass and loses it short of the line
South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0
40/20 CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Josh Reynolds kicks a 40/20.
Nobody was awake to it other than Josh Reynolds, but he gets the 40/20 and the Bulldogs go on the attack
South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0
Bulldogs under all sorts of pressure, only getting to the 30m line in their set of six
South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0
SUCCESSFUL PENALTY GOAL SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Penalty goal attempt by Adam Reynolds successful.
Adam Reynolds takes the easy 2 points on offer and pushes the score out to 6-0
South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0
Haven't seen much of GI tonight but there he was and out of nowhere goes up the field
South Sydney Rabbitohs 4-0
The Burgess brothers are not having a good night, Sam Burgess fractures his cheekbone and George Burgess suffers a head knock
South Sydney Rabbitohs 4-0
Arms go up from Souths pleading for a penalty but its not coming
South Sydney Rabbitohs 4-0
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Conversion attempt by Adam Reynolds unsuccessful.
Adam Reynolds hits the conversion well but it goes across the face of the uprights so no change
South Sydney Rabbitohs 4-0
TRY SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Scored by Alex Johnston. Kick to come.
Luke Keary balances himself to go openside before going to the blindside and creating a 3 on 1 and the pass sends Alex Johnston over to score in the South-Eastern corner
South Sydney Rabbitohs 4-0
PENALTY SOUTHS: Bulldogs penalised for being too slow away from the ruck
0 all
UNFORCED ERROR CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Tony Williams makes an unforced error.
Tony Williams must be on the Bulldogs express train still, looked to be a passenger on that play and lost the ball
0 all
PENALTY BULLDOGS: George Burgess penalised for a high tackle on Moses Mbye, Penalty Count now 2-0 in favour the Bulldogs
0 all
UNFORCED ERROR SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Dylan Walker makes an unforced error.
Souths go close again with the kicking game, but Dylan Walker knocks on close to the line
0 all
So a Burgii comes from the field but its not Sam, its Thomas who comes off
0 all
Well out of nowhere James Graham puts the last tackle kick in from just outside his own 40m and finds touch 22m out
0 all
Josh Jackson gets hit across the face but no penalty forthcoming
0 all
Time off with Josh Jackson down and not in a good way
0 all
Sam Burgess sporting a bloody mouth and a suspected broken cheek
0 all
UNFORCED ERROR CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Josh Morris makes an unforced error.
Josh Morris gets his hand to the ball down the Rabbitohs end of the field
0 all
Bulldogs playing a conservative game in the opening 10 minutes, defence from both sides has been strong
0 all
Dylan Walker goes to his knees but is let to run again, Souths go towards the 30m line before kicking down to the 10m line on the last
0 all
Josh Reynolds finds touch 10m out over in the north-eastern corner
0 all
Josh Reynolds chips a kick into the corner and Alex Johnston takes the ball confidently on a difficult bounce
0 all
NO TRY - PENALTY BULLDOGS - Adam Reynolds penalised for a high tackle on Sam Perrett, Bulldogs get to go over halfway
0 all
VIDEO REFEREE: Lote Tuqiri claiming the opening try - checking how Sam Perrett lost control of the ball after it came free, Shayne Hayne gives us a T
0 all
Outstanding defence twice saves the day for the Bulldogs and they work it away from their own goalline
0 all
UNFORCED ERROR CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Tony Williams makes an unforced error.
Just three tackles for the Bulldogs and 2 errors, scrum for Souths on the 10m line
0 all
UNFORCED ERROR CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Josh Jackson makes an unforced error.
Josh Jackson loses the ball early in the set and Souths are on the attack 20m out
0 all
First tackle and already damage done between James Graham and Sam Burgess - Sam Burgess looks to have a cheek injury
0 all
PLAY UNDERWAY - Shayne Hayne calls time on and Souths take the first use of the ball
0 all
So despite a scheduled 7:15 start time, were just moments from kicking off in the NRL GF
0 all
Nothing like a bit of Bahamian hold music whilst we wait for the Bulldogs to come out on the field
0 all
Just a few minutes before we go into the big cake pan with ingredients 43 years in the making, cake is made but the icing still to come, will the underdogs and semi-regulars perfect a well used recipe or will it be grandma's old fashion recipe of success for the Red and Green Icing - here will go, either way we are in for a tasty battle
0 all
LATE MAIL: South Sydney – Apisai Koroisau takes the place of Issac Luke who is out through suspension.
0 all
LATE MAIL: Canterbury-Bankstown – Moses Mbye replaces Michael Ennis at hooker. No other changes to their named team
0 all
Referees & scorers:
Referee: Shayne Hayne, Gerard Sutton
Touch Judges: Steve Carrall, Jason Walsh
Video Referee: Bernard Sutton, Luke Phillips
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS (30)
Tries: Alex Johnston, Adam Reynolds, George Burgess, Kirisome Auva'a, Greg Inglis
Field Goals:
Conversions: Adam Reynolds (3/4), Sam Burgess (0/1)
Penalty Goals: Adam Reynolds (2/3)
CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS (6)
Tries: Tony Williams
Field Goals:
Conversions: Trent Hodkinson (1/1)
Penalty Goals: