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3:00pm Sat August 17, 2024
Round 24 - Salter Oval, Bundaberg / Gurang - Crowd: 6146
80min

Swing back in 30 minutes for the 5:30 game, as the Cowboys take on the Raiders from QCB Stadium. Until next time, it's Luke Jobson signing off - have a pearler of a Saturday night!

80min

Keep an eye out for the post-match report with the 3/2/1, however I'll spoil it by saying it'll be 3 Dogs in the votes. The Dolphins will need to find something next week, and hope that results keep them in the final September spot.

80min

That'll do it! 30-10 and the Dogs are on their way into September football you would think!

78min

Two minutes left, Sean O'Sullivan tries a grubber from dummy half to no avail. The Bundy is flowing!

77min

Josh Curran has left the field with a bung right shoulder - an issue that has been managed the last few weeks. A sour note to end a huge Dogs day

75min

Off a Dolphins kick, Connor Tracey goes hurting through the tired line and gets to the 40. This is getting ugly for the Dolphins

73min

Six minutes to go and the Dolphins just can't find a way through here. Who is ready to admit that the Dogs are no longer underdogs?

71min

Conversion: Bulldogs
Kicked by Matt Burton.

Burton has found his kicking boots - he converts. 30-10 and Bundaberg will be flowing tonight!

Bulldogs lead Bulldogs 30 - 10 Dolphins
68min

Conversion: Bulldogs
Kicked by Matt Burton.

From the left flank, Burton sends it between the sticks. 22-10 with a tick under 12 minutes to go

Bulldogs lead Bulldogs 28 - 10 Dolphins
67min

Try: Bulldogs
Scored by Bronson Xerri. Kick to come.

Burton breaks through the right side of the Dolphins and Bronson Xerri continues his great season, supporting his captain to score! The Dogs could officially be finals bound in 12 minutes time!

Bulldogs lead Bulldogs 26 - 10 Dolphins
66min

Captains challenge - Dolphins knock on and they challenge... Aaaaaaaaaaaand it's gone! Jake Averillo does re-gather after an initial knock-on, but it is not in control. Dogs scrum on halfway

64min

BOSTOCK IS ON HIS WAY... wait, no, the ref says it is a double knock on after Dolphins kick - but it hit the head of the Phin! Oh well, Dolphins are rolling now

63min

Hot potato is played after a last tackle kick, the ref calling a drop out as Josh Curran just arrives too late to score. The Dolphins are hurting

62min

CHARGE DOWN! Josh Curran blocks a Katoa kick and the Dogs are a metre out

61min

Burton on his back after a huge tackle from Plath - and the tempers flare. Nothing from it, play on.

58min

The Dolphins kick on last through Bostock, Connor Tracey doing well to get back to the 20m line. The boys are tired, it's a grinding game now.

55min

Matt Burton sends one forward to Billy Kikau 10m out and gets absolutely CRUNCHED by Felise Kaufusi. My word what a hit

54min

After a few good strong sets, Connelly Lemuelu sends a ball into row 3 of the grandstands.

50min

Penalty Goal: Bulldogs
Kicked by Matt Burton.

From 20m out, 15m in, no mistake. 18-10 Dogs after 50 minutes

Bulldogs lead Bulldogs 22 - 10 Dolphins
49min

ADDO CARR IS OVER... wait, no. He steps out after a magical juggling act, but the Dogs will get a penalty for offside. Burton will kick for two

47min

Josh Reynolds and Terry Lamb having a few beverages in Bundy - Imagine those two walking into the Bundy local pubs. What a combo

45min

The Dogs again with plenty of strong defence to keep the Dolphins firmly in their own half. Some Farnworth stepping gets the Phins to halfway for the kick

42min

Canterbury with the early field territory, leaving the Phins stuck in their own 20m

40min

Shall we have 40 more minutes of fun?? Second half underway, Dogs with the first set

40min

HALF TIME - 16-10. Go have a coffee, take a break, we have a nutso second half coming. See you in 10 minutes

39min

Conversion: Dolphins
Kicked by Jamayne Isaako.

From in front, it goes through and into row 100. It'll be 16-10 at half time, barring a freak play with 7 seconds left

Bulldogs lead Bulldogs 20 - 10 Dolphins
38min

Try: Dolphins
Scored by Jake Averillo. Kick to come.

Can I get a Mc-Pick 6?! Jake Averillo picks off a Sexton cut out ball and says GOODBYE, running 70m without a soul in sight to go under the sticks.

Bulldogs lead Bulldogs 20 - 8 Dolphins
38min

Time off - Matt Burton stays down after a tackle. Mayyyybe a hip drop. Honestly, it looks fine - nope, I lie. Lachie Hubner on report for a hip drop as momentum carries him off his feet. Penalty Dogs who go on the attack

37min

Conversion: Bulldogs
Kicked by Matt Burton.

No mistake this time - Burton puts it over the black dot. 16-4 with 2:52 left

Bulldogs lead Bulldogs 20 - 4 Dolphins
35min

Try: Bulldogs
Scored by Josh Addo-Carr. Kick to come.

Kodi Nikorima sends a pass into the back field of the Phins attack and Josh Addo-Carr says thank you very much! The Fox outpaces Isaako and he puts it down just next to the posts.

Bulldogs lead Bulldogs 18 - 4 Dolphins
33min

Katoa kicks on last and Kikau shows skill to stop it being of threat.

32min

Kaufusi breaks the line... forward pass apparently from Nikorima. Dogs however, were offside. Dolphins 10m out

31min

And now a Dolphins penalty. They start 30m out.

31min

From the scrum, Mahoney passes forward. Oh boy.

29min

The Bulldogs knock-on - hello Bundaberg Captain's Challenge! Preston thinks it is a strip... and it is. Farnworth strips it and knocks on. Challenge successful, Dogs get lucky and get a scrum 25m out

29min

Aaaaaaaand time off. Pangai Jnr hits Kurtis Morrin a high shot, penalty called, Mahoney comes for a calm chat with Pangai and gets slung down to the ground. The UFC is in Perth later boys, calm down!

29min

Conversion: Bulldogs
Attempted by Matt Burton.

Goal kicking is not on point today - Burton missing to the left this time. 10:38 left in the first half, Dogs up 10-4

Bulldogs lead Bulldogs 14 - 4 Dolphins
29min

Try: Bulldogs
Scored by Jacob Kiraz. Kick to come.

Jacob Kiraz makes is 2! The Dogs go right, Burton swings to the right, finding Connor Tracey and the fullback sends Kiraz over in the right corner. 10-4 KTC

Bulldogs lead Bulldogs 14 - 4 Dolphins
28min

The Dogs now on the attack 20m out after a high shot from Kaufusi.

27min

Conversion: Dolphins
Attempted by Jamayne Isaako.

The ensuring conversion attempt goes just to the left of the posts. 6-4 Dogs - 14:21 left in the first half

Bulldogs lead Bulldogs 10 - 4 Dolphins
25min

Try: Dolphins
Scored by Jamayne Isaako. Kick to come.

PUT THIS DOWN TO THE HAMISO TABUAI-FIDOW TACKLE! The VERY next set after a massive chase, the Dolphins go right and some quick hands from Nikorima/Averillo gets Jamayne Isaako over. Could we see that tackle end up earning the Dolphins their first ever top flight finals berth?!

Bulldogs lead Bulldogs 10 - 4 Dolphins
24min

Hamiso was at halfway the same time as the Fox - but the Hammer was on kick off while Addo-Carr was 3 metres in from the sideline!

23min

OOOOHHHHHH UN-BE-LEIVABLE! Pangai Junior offloads on play 1, the Dogs get it back and the Fox is sent flying down the right side - only for the Hammer to hunt down Addo-Carr 5m out. We need that 100m race now!!!

21min

The Dolphins force a line drop-out - Sexton just wrangling in an Isaiya Katoa grubber in goals with the Hammer looming. The drop out goes out on the full - Fins 10 out

19min

The heat is definitely getting to some of the players here, 19 minutes and we've got players on their hind legs... metaphorically that is. Dolphins on the attack 20 out

16min

Penalty Goal: Bulldogs
Kicked by Matt Burton.

Straight through the sticks from 25 out. 6-0 Dogs after 15

Bulldogs lead Bulldogs 10 - 0 Dolphins
15min

Kaufusi, who is already on report for a headslam, is on report again for a late hit on Josh Curran. Dogs kicking for two

14min

Sexton forces another drop out with a cheeky chip-and-chase. Dogs on top here at the home away from home

13min

... the ensuring kick off goes out on the full. Dogs 20 out on tackle 2 as a result.

12min

Conversion: Bulldogs
Attempted by Matt Burton.

Burton starts it right, fades towards the right hand post but stays wide. 4-0 Bulldogs after 12 minutes

Bulldogs lead Bulldogs 8 - 0 Dolphins
11min

Try: Bulldogs
Scored by Jacob Kiraz. Kick to come.

The Dogs break the Dolphins! A block play goesa right side, as Sexton sends a beautiful cut out to Stephen Crichton, who finds an unmarked Jacob Kiraz - Kiraz bringing up lunch afterwards.

Bulldogs lead Bulldogs 8 - 0 Dolphins
8min

The Dolphins hold strong! Connor Tracey goes short side, but local boy Felise Kaufusi keeps the Dogs out. Next set, Matt Burton cuts down Jamayne Isaako and drags him out

6min

Toby Sexton with an early kick - the Dolphins nearly muck up the retrieval. Drop out for the Dolphins who go long.

5min

Lots of back and forth early. It's 27 degrees in Bundy to this game will open up later - and as I type it, the Dogs get a penalty. They'll start in Dolphin territory

3min

Bromwich is all good - breathe easy. Time on, Dogs running to halfway on tackle 4

3min

Time off here - Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow with a half break down the left. The next play sees Kenny Bromwich clutching at a left knee... please don't be what I think it could be

2min

Both sides get through their first set. The Dogs with the early field position

1min

KICK OFF! The Dogs kick off, running right to left on the screen

And outcome the Dogs! Let's get it going!

Kodi Nikorima will lead out the Dolphins for game 200 in Bundaberg - a key reason why the Phins are in contention this year

We are so nearly ready - the finals back slaps and claps!

As this gets typed away, we are 15 away from kick off. With a win, the Dogs can jump into 5th place and on equal points with Cronulla. A Dolphins win will guarantee that they at least hold on to 8th place for another week

The Bulldogs are 1-17 as per the Front Row Magazine (which you can find on the League Unlimited website). The Dolphins have moved Ray Stone to prop, with Tevita Pangai Jnr heading to the bench in the only change for them

Welcome to the first of three games on Super Saturday, with the Canterbury Bulldogs looking to take one massive step closer to finals football against the Dolphins, live from Bundaberg - Luke Jobson tapping away for this one

min

Try: Bulldogs
Scored by Connor Tracey. Kick to come.

BACK! TO! BACK! Viliame Kikau goes past some sloppy TPJ tackling, linking up with Matt Burton who then finds Connor Tracey on the inside. The Dogs are finals bound baby - but where will they play in September?

Bulldogs lead Bulldogs 4 - 0 Dolphins

Referees & scorers:

Referee: Adam Gee

Touch Judges: Chris Sutton, Michael Wise

Video Referee: Liam Kennedy

CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS (30)
Tries: Jacob Kiraz (2), Josh Addo-Carr, Bronson Xerri, Connor Tracey
Conversions: Matt Burton (3/5)
Penalty Goals: Matt Burton (2/2)

DOLPHINS (10)
Tries: Jamayne Isaako, Jake Averillo
Conversions: Jamayne Isaako (1/2)