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Canterbury win the Bandaged Bear Cup defeating Parramatta 32-12. A horror injury toll crueled the chances of the Eels, but a strong showing from the Bulldogs earns them the two point.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 32-12

Beau Champion is being assisted off the field.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 32-12

Parramatta will be disappointed with their second half. After getting out to an early lead, the effects of their injuries have taken its toll

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 26-12

Beau Champion has hurt his knee but appears to be ok.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 26-12

Darcy Lussick knocks on inside the Eels half.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-12

Frank Pritchard can't take the pass giving the Eels the ball back.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-12

Corey Norman saves a try by taking Sam Perrett in a high tackle. If the Bulldogs can score here they'll likely win the game.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-12

The Eels have used all their interchanges, they'll have to play the final 10 with no more changes.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-12

Brad Takairangi drops an inside pass from Corey Norman, once again the Bulldogs start a set inside the Eels half.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-12

Danny Wicks is back on.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-12

Moses Mbye kicks but the Bulldogs knock on giving the Eels the ball back.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-12

Canterbury start their set inside their own 30 metre line following Sandow's drop kick.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-12

Canterbury force a line drop out from a Moses Mbye grubber.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-12

Chris Sandow elects to chip inside his own half giving the Bulldogs possession back. Canterbury can put themselves in a match winning position if they can capitalise.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-12

Josh Morris is taken by Watmough, Champion and Robinson, 10 metres out. Bad play from Canterbury failing to take advantage of Williams run.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-12

Tony Williams make a great break. Bulldogs on the attack inside the Eels 20 metres.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-12

The Eels are struggling to make metres at the moment, Corey Norman kicks the ball over the sideline in order to give Parramatta a breather. Canterbury are on top.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-12

Chris Sandow runs the ball on the last tackle resulting in the Bulldogs easily defusing the play.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-12

Great take by Will Hopoate puts the Eels on the attack.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-12

Tim Browne is on for the Bulldogs.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-12

A poor pass to Brad Takairangi results in the former Titan being taken into touch.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-12

Beau Champion makes a strong line run gaining a penalty 10 metres out.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-12

The Bulldogs fail to find touch, the Eels are on the attack 30 metres out from the Canterbury line.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-12

Chris Sandow bombs high, Brett Morris is taken while in mid-air by Will Hopoate resulting in a penalty.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-12

Will Hopoate and Brad Takairangi got in each others way.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 14-12

Possible try for Sam Perrett. Several kicks in the lead up, Greg Eastwood grubbered ahead with Tim Mannah unable to beat Sam Perrett to the ball.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 14-12

Great round the legs tackle by Beau Champion on Brett Morris. Bulldogs back inside the Eels half.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 14-12

Tim Lafai drags Reece Robinson back 10 metres. The Bulldogs are dominating play at the moment.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 14-12

Tim Mannah back on replacing Danny Wicks who has been sensational in his return.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 14-12

Chris Sandow is about to return to the field.

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Parramatta lose the ball and compound the error by giving away a penalty.

Parramatta Eels 12-8

Reece Robinson is almost taken into touch but throws a desperation pass to Will Hopoate.

Parramatta Eels 12-8

Joseph Paulo looks to offload but the ball is knocked on by Josh Morris. Eels scrum 30 metres out from their own line.

Parramatta Eels 12-8

Brad Takairangi and Manu Ma'u made the tackle on Perrett.

Parramatta Eels 12-8

Moses Mbye throws a cut-out pass for Sam Perrett who is taken into touch by three Parramatta defenders.

Parramatta Eels 12-8

Corey Norman kicks it dead. Bulldogs back to the 20 metre line.

Parramatta Eels 12-8

Manu Ma'u is over again following a Corey Norman grubber. Video referee is reviewing the play.

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Chris Sandow is looking likely to return, running freely on the sideline.

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Manu Ma'u has crossed out wide, but is referred upstairs.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8-4

Danny Wicks gets over the line but three Bulldogs hold him up.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8-4

Sam Kasiano has been forced into touch following a big hit from Danny Wicks and Tepai Moeroa.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8-4

Kick-off by Corey Norman.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8-4

Best performers for the Eels include Corey Norman who has stepped up in the absence of Chris Sandow with a strong kicking game. Danny Wicks has also impressed in his return to rugby league with several strong runs making 99 metres from the bench.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8-4

Best performers for the Bulldogs include Tony Williams who has terrorised Beau Champion tonight along with James Graham who leads the metres (117) and has made 17 tackles. Moses Mbye has also been strong with a terrific cut-out pass for the first try, a 40/20 and some strong kicks on the left hand side.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8-4

STATS:

Top Tackles: Nathan Peats & Tepai Moeroa - 26
Top Metres: James Graham - 117

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8-4

The Bulldogs have taken an 8-4 lead into the break. Two tries to the Bulldogs from Curtis Rona and Brett Morris, while Semi Radradra crossed for the Eels. Parramatta have sustained injuries to Watmough, Sandow and Radradra. Watmough has returned, Radradra has been ruled out, while Sandow will be assessed at Halftime.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8-4

Watmough is back on but makes an error inside the Bulldogs 10 metre line.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8-4

Semi Radradra is off. The Eels are down to a one man bench following injuries to Watmough, Sandow and Radradra.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8-4

Moses Mbye grubbers for Curtis Rona who fails to force the ball. Eels 20 metre restart.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8-4

Bulldogs attack down the right.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8-4

Radradra is limping but is staying on.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8-4

Great pass from Manu Ma'u puts Brad Takairang away who finds Semi Radradra only for Brett Morris to take him into touch.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8-4

Corey Norman has shown some terrific touches with Sandow off throwing a brilliant pass for Radradra.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8-0

Semi Radradra has crossed the line, but the referees have sent it upstairs.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8-0

Danny Wicks has made several strong runs resulting in an Eels penalty 10 metres out.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8-0

Corey Norman forces a line drop out after Brett Morris loses control but is able to ground the ball.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8-0

Eels back on the attack inside the Bulldogs 30 metres.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8-0

Frank Pritchard on for Tony Williams.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8-0

Will Hopoate throws a bad pass straight to Sam Perrett.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8-0

Eels get six more tackles inside the Bulldogs 10 metre line.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8-0

Sam Kasiano loses the ball just inside the Bulldogs half.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8-0

Brett Morris makes a tremendous run to get out of the in-goal following a great kick by Corey Norman.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8-0

Strong first run by Danny Wicks puts the Eels inside the Bulldogs half.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8-0

David Klemmer on for Canterbury.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8-0

Danny Wicks on for Sandow, expect Joseph Paulo to shift to Halfback.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8-0

Chris Sandow loses the ball 10 metres out. He may have injured his knee, possible hyperextension. He's coming off.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8-0

Sam Kasiano on for Canterbury.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8-0

Isaac De Gois and David Gower on for Parramatta.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8-0

Eels force a line drop out. Corey Norman kicks for Radradra but Brett Morris knocks it dead.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8-0

Anthony Watmough should be back, reportedly a gash to the knee.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8-0

Joseph Paulo is on for Anthony Watmough.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8-0

Anthony Watmough is limping off.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Big hit by Semi Radradra on Sam Perrett prevents a line break.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Anthony Watmough knocks on with the line open.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Eels get their first penalty, find touch 30 metres out.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Josh Jackson almost makes a break but the Eels defence prevents the offload.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Tony Williams has started strongly making a solid tackle on Will Hopoate on the kick return.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Beau Champion defuses a Bulldogs overlap. Another Bulldogs set inside the Eels 10 metres.

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Parramatta have knocked on inside their 10 metres. Bulldogs get another set.

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Tony Williams grubbers in goal resulting in a line drop out. Canterbury have dominated possession but are yet to score.

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Michael Lichaa gets over the line but loses the ball in a strip. Another Bulldogs penalty.

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Bulldogs knock back two shots at goal. Showing attacking intentions.

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Bulldogs get a scrum 30 metres out from the Eels line.

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Tony Williams has made an effort to target Beau Champion in defence.

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Trent Hodkinson puts a bomb up but the Bulldogs knock on.

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Penalty to Canterbury, start their set on halfway.

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Chris Sandow almost nails a 40/20.

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Trent Hodkinson kicks off and the game is underway.

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Kick-off is only minutes away, get comfortable as these Grand Final rivals do battle once again. The Bulldogs have won 7 of the past 8 encounters, but after their strong showing last week, Parramatta will be eager to open a season with back-to-back wins for the first time in 16 years.

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The previous time these two sides met was Round 23 last year, with Canterbury prevailing 18-16 in a controversial finish that resulted in an overhaul of the 40/20 rule.

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Welcome to League Unlimited's coverage of Round 2 Friday Night Football between Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and Parramatta Eels at ANZ Stadium where they will play for the Bandaged Bear Cup.

Canterbury will play 1-17, with Moses Mbye coming in for the injured Josh Reynolds at 5/8.
Parramatta wil be without Junior Paulo following his 9-match suspension for a dangerous throw on Manly's Matt Ballin. Taking his place is former Dragon and Knight Danny Wicks who will make his first appearance in the NRL since 2009.

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