The Roosters emerge victorious 25-24. Brilliant game of footy. Match report will be up soon.
Thanks for joining me. Handing it over for the next game. Should be a blockbuster. #FinsUp
Roosters pick up the early kick and will win a very entertaining game of footy
Dogs ball with 30 seconds to go
Burton bomb goes a long way up but not very far. Roosters ball with a minute to go
Dogs ball on their own ten. 2 mins to go
Late HIA for Harrison Edwards
Dogs had a big overlap but Perham throws it forward. Only two or three metres. They would have scored
Easy as you like. Keary puts the Roosters in front from 20-something out right in front. Perfectly set up
An error there from the Dogs knocking down a pass. Didn't catch the player
Official: We have entered field goal territory!!!
Perham gives the ball right back. Knock on from a low pass from Burton
6 more to the Dogs after a Manu knock on
Suaalii doesn't get it at all and misses the kick. Dogs ball
Suaalii adds the extras, probably the hardest of the afternoon.
Challenge successful - Roosters penalty for a hand on the ball from Burton. 50/50 call there but I think they got it right
Captain's Challenge: Roosters challenging a knockon call
Alamoti clearly concussed. Foxx out of position appealing to have the game stopped. Controversial moment? Prob not
Suaalii scores. The pressure was building and it felt as though a try wasn't far off. Great movement on the short side
Knock on from Morrin as he tries to stop the grubber going through. Difficult but adds to the pressure
Penalty Roosters. That could be costly
Not convinced that Joseph Manu knows how to pass
Penalty Dogs. Crusher from Lindsay Collins. Dogs on the attack. ANOTHER PENALTY as I type this. Dogs right on the attack now
Dogs turn it back over. Roosters escape
Knock on. Dogs ball.
OVERTURNED!!! Dogs successful and will get the ball
Captain's Challenge - Bulldogs. Here we go!
KHALED RAJAB is on to huge applause!
Luke Keary kicks it into the water. Awful kick. KHALED RAJAB is on to huge applause!
Panthers vs Dragons tonight. Yikes, could get ugly
Burton extends the lead to six. Perfect from the kickers today (albeit without a high degree of difficulty)
Costly error from Angus Chrichton ultimately leads to points. Gotta complete after points
The Foxx has a second. Magnificent kick from Matt Burton - JAC beats the chasers to score. LIGHTNING!!!
Suaalii knocks the ball down and saves a try. Addo Carr was unmarked
Lost ball after points. Happens so often
No mistake from right in front
Tedesco ensuring that Greg Alexander is going to be unbearable in the post game tonight. He has rebounded well after an awful game on Wednesday night. Good to see for us Blues fans
PAUGA GETS HIS TRY!!! Tedesco with the break and Pauga backing up perfectly. Under the posts.
Pauga puts a tough one down with the line wide open. Brilliant from Billy Smith. Dogs survive a real scare there
Roosters penalty for tackled in the air. That did not look fun. Pauga sitting up but doesn't look happy. Ouch.
Dogs cross but clear knock on in the build up. Dogs getting up the field with incredible ease here.
Mahoney fails his HIA and won't be back.
Burton goes 3/3 from beside the posts
Brilliant play from the Dogs. Scrum, 18 metres out from their own line. Quick shift and Addo-Carr burns the Roosters and scores next to the posts. What an incredible sight that is!
THE FOXX GOES THE LENGTH OF THE FIELD!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!!!
Knock on from Brown as Roosters were building something. Dogs dodge a bullet
No sign of Mahoney. 15 mins must be very close to being up. Awaiting an update
TPJ with over 100 run metres in the first half
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Halftime here and we're all square at 12-all. Dogs lead early but Roosters came back real well. Entertaining game this. See you all in ten minutes.
Burton clubs a two-point field goal attempt but it goes wide. Worth a shot as the siren sounds.
No try. Easy decision. That would have been a story though
To the video ref for a possible Teddy hatty here. Doesn't look good.
Billy Smith on 12 Supercoach points heading into half time. Let's hope Trent Robinson's half time talk includes "go left"
Mahoney Cat 2. Could be back this afternoon. Fingers crossed
Alomoti with his best Pat Maholmes impression knocking the ball forward by seven metres.
Dogs go wide but Billy Smith knocks the ball down.
Reed Mahoney off here for a HIA. Didn't look great. Head bounced off the turf while making a tackle. Hope he's ok and back in the second half
Ohh I forgot about the late game tonight. That's a fantastic turn of events
Quick Supercoach check - things looking good for an 8/8 on classic. One draft comp looking shaky though.
Penalty Roosters after Okunbor fails to get to his feet to play the ball. COACH KILLER!!!
Perham forces a drop out with a clever kick.
Dogs on the attack here. Pauga makes an error after slipping on the kick return.
Teams going set for set here. During the lull in action it might be worth subscribing to Rugby League Outlaws on Youtube
That "Easts" chant is so off-putting
Right down the middle from Suaalii
Corey Allan with a brilliant run down the sideline and quick thinking to kick back inside. A little bit of luck with a deflection but that's one each. Great game this!
TEDESCO HAS A DOUBLE!!! You knew he would bounce back. Roosters well on top now
Roosters almost scored twice but Manu's last tackle option is poor. Pass count remains at 0 ... I think. Should have passed there
Dogs concede a penalty. This game has turned. Roosters on the attack
I think I may be a minute or two short on the times - if I had a dollar for every time I've heard that,.
No mistake from the younger from beside the posts.
The Roosters strike back. Luke Keary goes through the gap and puts Tedesco over. What a reply from the Chooks!
First Burton torp of the afternoon. Well taken but it came down with snow on it.
12-0 Dogs. Burton makes no mistake from in front. Dogs on fire
THE DOGS GO BACK TO BACK!!! Mahoney scores under the posts after a break from Josh Addo-Carr. Brilliant stuff from the Doggies!!!
Dogs offload and send it wide off the kick off return - fun game this
Burton converts from right in front.
TPJ IS IN!!! What a pick up from the big men to score under the sticks. A bit of luck there but brilliant try.
My Kingdom for Max King. Owning the middle
Penalty to the Dogs. Weren't going anywhere but Manu slow off the Foxx. Needed that.
Knock on from the kick. Contested but forward
0-0 through 9 minutes at Central Coast Stadium. Feels like the other code
Roosters defend their line well following back to back penalties. Dogs big men making plenty of metres.
JWH concedes a penalty - DRINK!!!
Just an update - Joey Manu pass count stands at zero ... to no one's surprise
Burton finds the sideline from the drop out. BRILLIANT play. Roosters looking at each other. Dogs ball
Dogs defend well but Roosters force another drop out. Dogs to go short again?
Roosters force a drop out. On top early.
Tedesco very busy in the opening set. Good signs for the Roosters.
Central Coast looking an absolute treat just quietly . Roosters on their way out now.
Goooood afternoon, Dan from Rugby League Outlaws (and yes Zero Tackle) here to take you through this afternoon's game. I'm expecting plenty of points. Will Tedesco bounce back with a win or will Khaled Rajab be able to celebrate victory on debut? Kick off in 10 minutes
Referees & scorers:
Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judges: Drew Oultram, Damian Brady
Video Referee: Matt Noyen
SYDNEY ROOSTERS (25)
Tries: James Tedesco (2), Joseph Suaalii, Junior Pauga
Field Goals: Luke Keary (1/1)
Conversions: Joseph Suaalii (4/4)
Penalty Goals: Joseph Suaalii (0/1)
CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS (24)
Tries: Tevita Pangai Junior, Reed Mahoney, Josh Addo-Carr (2)
Conversions: Matt Burton (4/4)