Fulltime: Canterbury far too strong, winning 20-4.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-4
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION MELBOURNE STORM
Conversion attempt by Cameron Smith unsuccessful.
From the sideline, Smith misses.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-4
TRY MELBOURNE STORM
Scored by Marika Koroibete. Kick to come.
Koroibete saves the Storm the embarrassment of going down to nil. Good work from the winger, a well-deserved try.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-4
Melbourne get a penalty and this game has reached it's end.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-0
Koroibete almost gets to the try-line, but Brett Morris forces the flying Fijian into touch with a big shot.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-0
Reynolds kicks but Cameron Munster cleans up.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-0
Bulldogs have been too good tonight. From the opening whistle they've been a class above the Storm.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-0
Hampton loses the ball after colliding with Sam Kasiano.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-0
Blake Green puts in a nice kick before three Storm defenders trap Brett Morris in-goal. Line drop out.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-0
Cameron Smith kicks for the in-goal, but the Bulldogs have no problems cleaning up.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-0
Reynolds kicks for himself, but the ball goes dead in-goal.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-0
Hodkinson off. Reynolds on for Canterbury.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-0
Hodkinson picks up a Ben Hampton grubber, Bulldogs already on the attack.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-0
Curtis Rona tries an intercept but knocks on.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-0
Koroibete makes a great run, but is cut down before finding his support.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-0
Bulldogs find the line and Josh Reynolds is on for Canterbury. The Bulldogs faithful are in raptures, this is by far the best atmosphere at a Monday night game for years.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-0
Melbourne get a knock back, but Tim Glasby ignores his support and is cut down short of the line despite his best efforts.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-0
Melbourne try to spread the ball but the Bulldogs have them covered.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-0
Still no Josh Reynolds for the Bulldogs.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-0
Shaun Lane busts the line open but his pass goes to ground.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-0
Hampton's kick rolls dead. It's not the fault of Hampton, Munster or even Cameron Smith; at the moment it wouldn't matter who Melbourne had in their side, it's all Canterbury.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-0
Koroibete makes a nice run and the Storm make a bit of ground.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-0
David Klemmer is back on for the Bulldogs. Things couldn't be worse for the Storm at the moment.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-0
Chambers forced over the sideline by three Bulldogs.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-0
Melbourne don't look likely to pose a threat tonight. It looks like the biggest issue is how much Canterbury win by.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-0
Hodkinson bombs buts it''s not a problem for Munster at the back.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-0
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Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-0
Chambers loses the ball close to the Bulldogs 20.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-0
Penalty to Melbourne.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-0
Canterbury get a penalty, Melbourne just don't look likely to have an answer tonight. It's all Canterbury.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-0
Eastwood down after being collected by Ben Hampton, but no penalty.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-0
Chambers puts Kennar into a bit of space, but its quickly shut down.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-0
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Conversion attempt by Trent Hodkinson unsuccessful.
From the touchline, Hodkinson can't quite fade the kick back enough.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-0
TRY CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Scored by Josh Morris. Kick to come.
Sam Kasiano floats a pass out of dummy half and puts his centre over for a try that should secure the two points for Canterbury.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 20-0
6 more for the Bulldogs.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
Koroibete rushes up on Tim Lafai and crushes the Samoan centre.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
Penalty from right in front for a strip.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
6 more tackles for the Bulldogs.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
Mbye takes on the line before being taken by Cameron Smith.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
Brett Morris over halfway on the first run of a set.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
Canterbury look dangerous already in the second half.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
Hinchcliffe makes a strong run.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
Hodkinson kicks off and Felise Kaufusi is driven back.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
No Josh Reynolds yet for Canterbury. David Klemmer has been monumental up front - 139 metres.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
Josh Morris takes the final run of the half as Canterbury take a 16-0 lead into the break. Great start from the Bulldogs, but Melbourne have done well to steady the course.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
Ryan Hinchcliffe does his best Jarryd Hayne impression, passing the ball to Blake Green forward by a couple of metres.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
Melbourne have come back from the early Bulldogs onslaught, but will need points for their own confidence heading into the second 40 minutes.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
Jordan McLean heading up the tunnel. Appears to be an aggravation a hamstring injury.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
Blake Green forces a line-drop out. Repeat pressure for Melbourne.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
Munster goes close but is cut down short of the line.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
Hinchcliffe makes a strong charge up the middle of the Bulldogs defence. Two plays later the Storm get a penalty.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
Brett Morris takes a Melbourne bomb with ease.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
Canterbury come up with the ball after withstanding the Melbourne attack on their line. It's just not happening for the Storm in this first half.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
Sam Kasiano loses the ball inside the Canterbury half. Good chance for Melbourne to strike after withstanding the Bulldogs for the last 15 minutes.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
Rona forces Richie Kennar into touch in a try-scoring situation.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
Ben Hampton held up over the line.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
Melbourne get a much-needed penalty. When they find touch they'll be in good attacking position.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
Canterbury already up to their 40 metre line after 2 tackles!
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
Cameron Smith forces a knock on from Michael Lichaa by slapping at the arms.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
Canterbury will have another set inside the Storm's 20. Chambers forced into touch.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
Hampton dummies and races into the Bulldogs half before being pulled down by Josh Morris.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
Moses Mbye looks for Curtis Rona, but his pass goes into touch.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
Hodkinson traps Cameron Munster in-goal. It's all Canterbury tonight!
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
Lloyd Perrett keeps the Bulldogs forward dominance going with a strong charge over halfway.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
Shaun Lane pulled down 10 metres out from the Storm line.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
Richie Kennar is able to beat Curtis Rona to the ball. Melbourne finally have possession.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
Melbourne have only had 2 sets in the opening 15 minutes!
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Conversion attempt by Trent Hodkinson unsuccessful.
Hodkinson misses, but the Storm are in shock.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
Original referee call of try is upheld by the video - Bulldogs out to 16-0 inside 14 minutes.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
TRY CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Scored by Sam Perrett. Kick to come.
The Bullodgs are cutting Melbourne to shreds!
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-0
It looks as though Perrett's arm has touch the sideline simultaneously with the grounding. Should be No Try.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 12-0
Perrett is over in the corner, but we'll check with the video referee.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 12-0
Penalty to Canterbury - high shot on Greg Eastwood.from Tim Glasby.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 12-0
Richie Kennar cut down close to the Bulldogs line on the last.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 12-0
Mush needed reprieve early on for the Storm.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 12-0
Penalty against Curtis Rona for being offside from Moses Mbye's bomb.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 12-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Conversion attempt by Trent Hodkinson successful.
Inside eight minutes, the Bulldogs have a two-try lead.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 12-0
Great work form Hodkinson to get Shaun Lane one-on-one with Cameron Munster.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-0
TRY CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Scored by Shaun Lane. Kick to come.
Hodkinson runs near the line before finding his supporting second rower. 10-0.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 10-0
Klemmer takes the Bulldogs up to the 30 from the restart and draws a penalty.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 6-0
Great start for the Bulldogs, first attacking chance results in points.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 6-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Conversion attempt by Trent Hodkinson successful.
From close to the sideline, the in-demand #7 converts.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 6-0
TRY CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
Scored by Brett Morris. Kick to come.
Curtis Rona was out of room, so he decides to kick in field and finds his fullback.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 4-0
Canterbury attack down the left but Rona is cut down.
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Cameron Smith kicks the ball dead. 7 tackle set for Canterbury.
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Dale Finucane takes a run against his former club.
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Cameron Smith kicks off and David Klemmer takes the first run of the night.
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Canterbury onto the field.
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Canterbury won all 3 matches between the pair last year, including one of the best games of 2014 in Melbourne, outlasting the Storm 6-4 in an enthralling encounter.
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Melbourne have been boosted by the return of electrifying winger Marika Koroibete from injury, while Hymel Hunt returns in the centres after impressing against Parramatta two weeks ago. Jordan McLean is also back on the bench. All three players replace Mahe Fonua, Kurt Mann and Nelson Asofa-Solomona respectively.
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The Bulldogs will be 1-17.
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This is the first time an NRL game has been played at Belmore since 1998. On that day Canterbury defeated Melbourne 8-4.
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Welcome to League Unlimited's coverage of Monday Night Football between Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and Melbourne Storm at Belmore Sports Ground.
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Referees & scorers:
Referee: Ben Cummins, Chris James
Touch Judges: Russell Turner, Steve Carrall
Video Referee: Steve Chiddy, Ben Galea
CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS (20)
Tries: Brett Morris, Shaun Lane, Sam Perrett, Josh Morris
Field Goals:
Conversions: Trent Hodkinson (2/4)
Penalty Goals:
MELBOURNE STORM (4)
Tries: Marika Koroibete
Field Goals:
Conversions: Cameron Smith (0/1)
Penalty Goals: