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The Roosters are deserved winners, running out 24-10 victors.

Sydney Roosters 24-10

Frank Pritchard looks to find Sam Kasiano, but the ball goes to ground.

Sydney Roosters 24-10

Double knock on. Bulldogs to get the scrum.

Sydney Roosters 24-4

Curtis Rona drops the ball trying to make a bust. It just hasn't been the Bulldogs night.

Sydney Roosters 24-4

No Try. It's a shame he didn't get it down.

Sydney Roosters 24-4

Oh no!! Kenny-Dowall has knocked on in attempting to ground the ball.

Sydney Roosters 24-4

It'll be criminal if this is denied.

Sydney Roosters 24-4

That was amazing. If Kenny-Dowall has scored this, the Roosters have produced the try of the year. Try of the decade. BEST TRY OF ALL TIME!! WOW!

Sydney Roosters 24-4

Pearce bombs, Maloney puts in another kick, Guerra puts in a kick and Shaun Kenny-Dowall may have scored one of the greatest tries in over 100 years of Rugby League.

Sydney Roosters 24-4

Waerea-Hargreaves is pulled down close to the line.

Sydney Roosters 18-4

Great legs tackle from Josh Jackson.

Sydney Roosters 18-4

Forward pass from the Bulldogs inside their half. If the Roosters can score here, it'll be Game, Set, Match.

Sydney Roosters 18-4

Another terrible end of to a set from Canterbury. If this was the test for NSW halves, expect Pearce and Maloney to be the 7 and 6 for Game One.

Sydney Roosters 18-4

Ever since James Graham came off, the Roosters have dominated.

Sydney Roosters 18-4

Great work from Mitchell Aubusson cuts down Josh Morris as the Roosters come away with the ball once again.

Sydney Roosters 18-4

Roger Tuivasa-Scheck drops the ball allowing Canterbury an opportunity to hit back.

Sydney Roosters 18-4

The Roosters have been awarded a penalty from 30 metres out. Maloney elects to take the two.

Sydney Roosters 10-4

Terrible kick from Josh Reynolds right to Daniel Tupou. The Bulldogs are somehow in this game, despite the intensity of the Roosters.

Sydney Roosters 10-4

Jennings is forced into touch short of the line. Great work from the Roosters to put Jennings away, but equally good defence from 3 Bulldogs defenders.

Sydney Roosters 10-4

Jackson Hastings on for Jake Friend, this may be a massive change for both sides.

Sydney Roosters 10-4

Had Thompson avoided the push, he would've been over for a try.

Sydney Roosters 10-4

Corey Thompson dives for the line but is pushed by Tupou into touch.

Sydney Roosters 10-4

Jennings is forced into touch. Canterbury with a chance to get back in the match.

Sydney Roosters 10-4

After a series of ricochets, the Roosters come up with the ball.

Sydney Roosters 10-4

Sam Moa and Isaac Liu are back on for the Roosters. If they can be the next to score, they'll be close to securing the win.

Sydney Roosters 10-4

Greg Eastwood puts in a terrible kick that almost comes up with a result.

Sydney Roosters 10-4

Roger Tuivasa-Scheck grounds Trent Hodkinson's grubber to make play resume with a line drop-out.

Sydney Roosters 10-4

Kenny-Dowall tries to latch on to Maloney's chip, but knocks on.

Sydney Roosters 10-4

Turnover to the Roosters. Loose pass from the Bulldogs gifting possession.

Sydney Roosters 10-4

Tuivasa-Scheck sets up Aubusson, but the Bulldogs are able to shut it down.

Sydney Roosters 10-4

Josh Morris knocks on during a Bulldogs attacking raid.

Sydney Roosters 10-4

Kane Evans elects to kick, poor decision from the Fijian/City front rower.

Sydney Roosters 10-4

Hodkinson looks for a 40/20, but Kenny-Dowall takes it with ease.

Sydney Roosters 10-4

Sam Perrett is on the spot to clean up for the Bulldogs.

Sydney Roosters 10-4

Michael Lichaa loses the ball. Big chance for the Roosters early.

Sydney Roosters 10-4

James Graham has been ruled out with concussion, as Sam Kasiano take the first run of the second half.

Sydney Roosters 10-4

For the Bulldogs, David Klemmer has been solid off the bench to press his case for an Origin berth.

Sydney Roosters 10-4

So far, Roger Tuivasa-Scheck has run for 174 metres, made 2 line-breaks and scored a try in a phenomenal performance. While Dylan Napa has been strong off the bench running for over 100 metres.

Sydney Roosters 10-4

The Roosters weight of possession (58%) finally tolled on the Bulldogs. In the first half, the Roosters have been inside the opposition 20 on 26 tackles, while the Bulldogs have managed only 7 tackles.

Sydney Roosters 10-4

So far Mitchell Pearce has been the most impressive of the halves, but the other contenders will have the next 40 minutes to stake their case for an Origin jersey.

Sydney Roosters 10-4

Neither side has been able to dominate the match, but the loss of James Graham has definitely hurt the Bulldogs.

Sydney Roosters 10-4

Big try from Roger Tuivasa-Scheck, after trailing by 4 only moments ago, the Roosters have the chance to take a converted try lead into the break.

Sydney Roosters 8-4

Pearce puts Cordner into a gap which is quickly closed.

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Kane Evans is awarded a penalty. Roosters to start a set inside the Bulldogs 40 metres.

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Put that try down to Jake Friend out of dummy half.

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Somehow the Roosters have come up with a line drop-out after a bizarre last tackle kick.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Hodkinson cleans up Jennings' kick to relieve the pressure.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Taukeiaho is tackled close to the line after some great passing from the Roosters.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Maloney's pass to Dylan Napa from the re-start looked forward, but play on.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Maloney's grubber earns the Roosters a line drop-out.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Roosters up to the Bulldogs 20.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Roger Tuivasa-Scheck makes a 60 metre run to bring the game to life.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

After an energetic start, this game has hit something of a rut. Both sides competitive but lacking a spark.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Friend loses the ball on the last at the play the ball, which is compounded by a penalty to Canterbury.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Graham being assisted off. Almost certain to be ruled out.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

James Graham still down, being attended to by the Bulldogs trainers.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

James Graham is down after coming into contact with Aidan Guerra's hip.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Dylan Napa takes the Roosters within 20 metres.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Roosters get a penalty on halfway.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Mitchell Pearce bombs, but it proves no problem for Curtis Rona.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Mbye kicks on the last, but it's taken by Roger Tuivasa-Scheck.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Good shot from Waerea-Hargeaves on Kasiano.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

No Try. Double knock-on. Bulldogs scrum 10 metres out.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Friend loses the ball short of the line. We're awaiting video confirmation of a No Try.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Josh Morris is taken on the 30 metre line, but Jake Friend may have scored.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Pearce takes on the line but is tackled by Kasiano.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

No Try. Roosters with a set of six inside the Bulldogs 20.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Referee has ruled No Try against Mitchell Aubusson. It doesn't look as though the Roosters centre has grounded the ball, but they're checking how the game will re-start.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Josh Jackson loses the ball which is promptly picked up by Michael Jennings.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

No Try. Obstruction against the Roosters. Bulldogs penalty.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Possible obstruction on a Roger Tuivasa-Scheck run. Referee has ruled Try, but Frank Pritchard has been denied an opportunity to make a tackle.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Sam Kasiano about to come on.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Maloney loses the ball, but Moses Mbye touches the ball. Roosters scrum.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Penalty to Roosters 25 out from the Bulldogs line.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

This has been fantastic so far. Great intensity game.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Penalty to Roosters.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Roger Tuivasa-Scheck catches Hodkinson's bomb who was smashed by Waerea-Hargreaves after kicking.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Great work from Corey Thompson to beat Daniel Tupou to the ball and make a 40 metre bust.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Roger Tuivasa-Scheck almost gets through the Bulldogs line to score.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

A forward pass from Moses Mbye is pulled up. Roosters scrum on halfway.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Daniel Tupou takes Hodkinson's bomb with ease. Roosters on the attack.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Josh Reynolds take on the line inside the Roosters 20.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Bulldogs come up with the ball and earn a penalty.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Great run from Waerea-Hargreaves gets an offload away.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Roger Tuivasa-Scheck tries to step through the Bulldogs, but to no avail.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0

Frank Pritchard gets a great ball away to Curtis Rona for a possible try. Checking obstruction, but it looks as though Rona is in for the first try once again.

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Great work from the Bulldogs sees Curtis Rona tackled a metre out from the try-line.

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Reynolds grubbers in-goal, earning a repeat set by trapping Daniel Tupou with help from Corey Thompson.

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Bulldogs try some quick passes which are shut down by the Roosters defence.

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Penalty Bulldogs. Hodkinson finds touch near halfway.

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Jake Friend looks for a 40/20, but Sam Perrett is able to clean up.

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Mybe runs and kicks to Roger Tuivasa-Scheck. Roosters with the ball.

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Bulldogs look to gain some ground through Moses Mbye who take the Bulldogs over halfway.

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Mitchell Pearce takes on the line, but loses possession. Jake Friend and Josh Reynolds have responded aggressively.

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Roger Tuivasa-Scheck earns a penalty right in front of the posts.

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Hodkinson kicks out on the full. Roosters to start their set inside the Bulldogs 40.

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Pearce bombs, but Corey Thompson cleans up on his 20 metre line.

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Aidan Guerra appears a touch dazed, but is staying on.

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Sam Moa takes the first run of the night.

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Kick-off only minutes away, I'm expecting the Roosters to get up in this one, but just like they did in the 1980 and 2004 Grand Finals, the Bulldogs are capable of pulling off a win in big games.

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Amidst all the debate surrounding the halves, the Bulldogs will be boosted by the return of captain James Graham from suspension. After missing the past four games, Graham will be a major boost for the Bulldogs.

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The other big match-up tonight will be Josh Jackson up against Boyd Cordner. With Paul Gallen ruled out, there is a position vacant in the NSW second-row. Whoever stands up may well find themselves in the Blues team for Game One.

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The last time these sides met, the Roosters downed an Origin depleted Bulldogs side by 32-12, with Mitchell Pearce playing a leading role.

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The hype surrounding this match has been centred on which halves will be in the NSW side: will it be the incumbent, but out of form Bulldogs pairing of Hodkinson and Reynolds or the premiership winning duo of Pearce and Maloney.

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Roosters will be 1-17.

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Canterbury have made a few positional changes with Moses Mbye coming into the side in place of Chase Stanley; Frank Pritchard starting for Tony Williams and David Klemmer coming onto the bench.

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Welcome to League Unlimited's coverage of Round 10 Friday Night Football. Tonight we have a blockbuster between former Grand Final foes the Bulldogs and the Roosters from ANZ Stadium.

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