George Burgess takes the final run of the day as the Rabbitohs run out 20-6 winners over Wests Tigers.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 20-6
Channel 9 have awarded Man Of The Match to Greg Inglis, but for mine Dylan Walker has been sensational for the Rabbitohs.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 20-6
Inglis kicks ahead but the Tigers are able to force the ball dead.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 20-6
Jack Buchanan knocks on. The Rabbitohs will have one final chance to score.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 20-6
Forward pass from Reynolds to Inglis in a try-scoring position.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 20-6
No Try to Farah. It just hasn't been the Tigers day today. In defence they've held their own, but their attack isn't up to the Rabbitohs standard.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 20-6
Robbie Farah has crashed over the line, but Ben Cummins has ruled No Try.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 20-6
Rabbitohs knock-on while trying to spread the ball out to Alex Johnston.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 20-6
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Conversion attempt by Adam Reynolds unsuccessful.
Reynolds pushes it to the left, but it doesn't matter, the Bunnies won't be beaten from here.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 20-6
TRY SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Scored by Dylan Walker. Kick to come.
After a tussle with Tim Simona, Dylan Walker scores the match winner for the Rabbitohs.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 20-6
Adam Reynolds grubbers ahead for Dylan Walker, he looks to have crossed for his second but the Video Referees will have the final say.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
Tim Grant gets over the line only to have James Tedesco rake the ball out resulting in a line drop out.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
The Tigers have lost the ball on halfway. If Souths can cross in this set it will surely seal the win for the Rabbitohs.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
Luke Brooks bombs = Greg Inglis catches. It's been the case all day.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
James Tedesco can't hold onto Luke Brooks' pass. They just can't get over despite the scoreline being close enough.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
Tigers earn another six tackles inside the Rabbitohs 10 metres.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
Glenn Stewart looks to put the ball down over the line but ends up dropping it. Tigers still in the match.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
Cameron McInnes makes a break with Reynolds in support only for Tedesco to knock the pass down. Rabbitohs scrum feed 25 metres out.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
Official crowd announced as 23,211.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
Wests Tigers lose the ball. Martin Taupau and Issac Luke come together once again causing a scuffle between the two teams.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
Wests Tigers earn the penalty for a dangerous tackle from Tim Grant.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
Keith Galloway and Tim Grant are eyeing each other off.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
Line drop out to the Tigers. If the Tigers can score here they'll be back in the contest with 15 remaining.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
Mitchell Moses grubbers for Kevin Naiqama but is beaten by Inglis to the ball. Video Referees are checking the restart.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
Joel Reddy can't take Inglis' pass. Had he been able to take the pass he would have scored.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
No Try. Knock on against Chris Lawrence. South Sydney to feed the scrum 10 metres out.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
Bryson Goodwin is claiming a try but it is clearly a knock-on. Video Referees checking the restart.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
No Try for Reddy, the ball is just short of the line. Play the ball Rabbitohs.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
Joel Reddy has made his way to the line but it looks to be short.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
Dylan Walker makes another break, cut down only 10 metres from the line.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
Greg Inglis is on the spot to defuse Luke Brooks bomb.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
Cameron McInnes is on for the Rabbitohs.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
Keith Galloway almost makes his way to the line but is cut down.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
Wests Tigers get another penalty. Should be in an attacking position by the end of the set.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
Big hit by Kevin Naiqama on Bryson Goodwin.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
Dylan Walker makes another break. For a man playing with one arm he has been sensational today.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
Forward pass thrown by Mitchell Moses gives the Rabbitohs another chance.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
Dylan Walker cleans up Luke Brooks kick making his way out of Martin Taupau's tackle and getting back into the field of play.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
James Tedesco finds some space and is down after a strong tackle by Inglis as the Tigers fullback was falling.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
No Try is the decision resulting in a penalty to the Tigers for Issac Luke being inside the 10.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
Adam Reynolds is claiming a try after grubbing ahead. Ben Cummins rules No Try.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
Taupau attempts to strip Issac Luke of the football but gives away a penalty. Rabbitohs back on the attack.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
Martin Taupau loses the ball after a big tackle from Issac Luke and Glenn Stewart.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
Adam Reynolds is down clutching at a shoulder, but is getting back up after a shove from Martin Taupau.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Conversion attempt by Adam Reynolds successful.
Once again Reynolds nails the goal, the Tigers now trail by 10. It's not impossible, but it will take quite a comeback.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-6
TRY SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Scored by Greg Inglis. Kick to come.
Souths extend their lead to 8 with a kick to come.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 14-6
Good interchange of passing between Adam Reynolds and Glenn Stewart puts Inglis over to extend the lead.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 10-6
Possible try to Greg Inglis. Ben Cummins is checking for a possible obstruction but it looks to be a try.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 10-6
Dylan Walker is struggling with an arm injury but is persevering through the pain.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 10-6
Adam Reynolds grubbers ahead for Issac Luke only for James Tedesco to clean up resulting in a line drop out.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 10-6
Kevin Naiqama makes a tremendous tackle on Alex Johnston to stop a Souths sweep play.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 10-6
Adam Reynolds bombs from the 50 metre line leaving James Tedesco the impossible task of catching the ball. South Sydney get a scrum feed 10 metres out. If Souths can score here it may be all over for the Tigers.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 10-6
Dene Halatau is on for the Tigers as Curtis Sironen loses the ball 10 metres out from the Rabbitohs line.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 10-6
Tom Burgess drops the ball giving the Tigers an early opportunity inside the South Sydney half.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 10-6
Pat Richards kicks off and the second half is underway.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 10-6
So far neither coach has used his full compliment of players, Cameron McInnes and Dene Halatau are yet to see any football, but after a torrid first half defensive effort expect both players to make an impact in the remaining 40 minutes.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 10-6
Both sides were unable to capitalise on their possession early on. As the half wore on both sides were able to cross the stripe, but for all their possession the Tigers would be disappointed to be trailing at the break.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 10-6
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Conversion attempt by Adam Reynolds unsuccessful.
Reynolds is unable to convert leaving South Sydney ahead by four points.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 10-6
TRY SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Scored by Dylan Walker. Kick to come.
For the third straight week, Walker scores a try. After trailing for most of the first half, the Rabbitohs take the lead into halftime.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 10-6
Dylan Walker is claiming a try off a Reynolds grubber. The Australian international is showing the effects of his arm injury grounding the ball with one arm.
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Inglis is only centimetres away from the line, held up by Sauaso Sue.
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Brendan Santi drops the ball 20 metres out from his own line.
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Adam Reynolds tries for another 40/20 but Tedesco was on the spot to clean up.
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SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Conversion attempt by Adam Reynolds successful.
From the sideline, the Rabbitohs halfback nails the conversion levelling the scores at 6-all.
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TRY SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS
Scored by Alex Johnston. Kick to come.
Inglis delivers an amazing pass for his winger to cross in the left corner.
Wests Tigers 6-4
Curtis Sironen runs a strong line but can't find support resulting in a turn-over followed up by a Rabbitohs penalty.
Wests Tigers 6-0
Mitchell Moses grubbers ahead only for Inglis to force his way out.
Wests Tigers 6-0
James Tedesco makes a tremendous break to put the Tigers on the attack.
Wests Tigers 6-0
Jack Buchanan is on for the Tigers replacing Aaron Woods.
Wests Tigers 6-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION WESTS TIGERS
Conversion attempt by Pat Richards successful.
From right in front, Richards converts.
Wests Tigers 6-0
TRY WESTS TIGERS
Scored by Robbie Farah. Kick to come.
Finally we have a try. Backing up from a good Aaron Woods run, the Tigers #9 grubbers for himself, grounding the ball under the posts.
Wests Tigers 4-0
The Tigers earn another penalty, will start their set on the halfway line.
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Issac Luke can't regather Chris McQueen's bat-back. Had he been able to Alex Johnston would've scored.
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Alex Johnston almost gets over but three Tigers prevent the try.
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Reynolds bombs for Alex Johnston only for Kevin Naiqama to take the ball. The on-coming Souths defence earn a line-drop out.
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James Tedesco drops Luke Keary's bomb but it goes backwards. Tigers on the attack.
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Souths back on the attack. Ava Seumanufagai, Brendan Santi and Jason Clark are on the field now.
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Tim Simona goes close to the line only to be held back by three Rabbitohs.
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Tigers get a penalty on halfway. Dylan Walker is back on the field, Tom Burgess also on for Souths.
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George Burgess drops the ball cold only 10 metres out. Both sides should look to kick a penalty if the opportunity arises to settle the nervous start.
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Pat Richards places Greg Inglis in a dangerous position earning the Rabbitohs a penalty and the Tigers winger on-report.
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Chris McQueen toes the ball ahead putting the Rabbitohs inside the Tigers half.
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Adam Reynolds attempts a 40/20 only for Pat Richards to be on the spot to cover up.
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Good bust by Martin Taupau is followed by a poor kick that is gathered up by Glenn Stewart.
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Strong run by Curtis Sironen puts the Tigers inside the Rabbitohs half.
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George Burgess drops an Issac Luke pass only metres out from the line
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Dylan Walker has come off the field with Chris Grevsmuhl coming on. Chris McQueen to push out to right centre in Walker's absence.
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Luke Brooks throws a forward pass to Sauaso Sue in a try-scoring position. Both sides are playing rather frantically in the early stages.
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Tigers penalty inside the Rabbitohs half. Good chance to post first points here.
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Joel Reddy found some space on the right but throws a pass to Dylan Walker who is in front. Try gone begging to Souths.
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James Tedesco throws a flat ball which Pat Richards can't grab onto. Tigers feed the scrum 20 metres out.
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Tigers get a penalty. Dylan Walker appears to have injured his arm but is staying on.
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Dylan Walker makes his way over the line but three Tigers hold him up. Change-over to the Tigers.
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Bryson Goodwin gets a penalty. Kevin Naiqama doesn't release quickly enough.
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Souths start their set from the 20 metre line, Naiqama ruled to have lost the ball in-goal.
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Naiqama loses the ball. Should be a 10 metre scrum to the Rabbitohs.
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Kevin Naiqama dives for the corner but Ben Cummins has ruled No Try.
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The Tigers earn a penalty for a Souths offside when they had the chance to score.
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Luke Brooks kicks straight to Greg Inglis, Souths have looked strong early.
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Tim Grant takes his first run for Souths inside the Tigers half.
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No Try to the Tigers. Pat Richards ruled to be offside from the kick.
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Possible Tigers try to Pat Richards. Looking for a possible knock-on. Big hit by Martin Taupau on Joel Reddy in the lead up.
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Greg Inglis kicks off and the game is underway.
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Kick-off is around 15 minutes away. Souths will be in their traditional strip, while the Tigers will be debuting a brand new white and grey jersey.
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Welcome to League Unlimited's coverage of Round 3 Sunday Football between South Sydney Rabbitohs and Wests Tigers at ANZ Stadium. Both sides come into this match undefeated, the Rabbitohs look to be the favourites, but in the corresponding clash last year the Tigers produced a memorable win. Will Adam Reynolds and Luke Keary continue their strong early season form to push for an Origin position or will the young Tigers continue to defy expectations and knock off the defending premiers.
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Referees & scorers:
Referee: Ben Cummins, Alan Shortall
Touch Judges: Grant Atkins, Nick Beashel
Video Referee: Bernard Sutton, Luke Patten
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS (20)
Tries: Alex Johnston, Dylan Walker (2), Greg Inglis
Field Goals:
Conversions: Adam Reynolds (2/4)
Penalty Goals:
WESTS TIGERS (6)
Tries: Robbie Farah
Field Goals:
Conversions: Pat Richards (1/1)
Penalty Goals: