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It's a memorable night for Sam Perrett and the Bulldogs, but once again the Roosters are left to rue a game gone begging.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 24-20

Aiden Tolman comes up with the ball and the Dogs survive.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 24-20

The Roosters aren't going to die wondering.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 24-20

Reynolds kicks for touch in an effort to slow down the game.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 24-20

Pearce bombs, the ball bounces but Hopoate comes up with possession.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 24-20

Evans with a big charge off the kick-off.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 24-20

Another great touch from Pearce to send Copley into space.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 24-20

Reynolds down after being hit by Guerra.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 24-14

The former Warrior gets to his feet and is replaced by T-Rex.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 24-14

Raymond Faitala-Mariner down injured.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 24-14

Mbye goes long and the Bulldogs are simply turning the screws at the moment.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 24-14

Reynolds latches onto a Copley kick.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 24-14

Watson tries to break the Bulldogs, but the Blue and Whites have him covered.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 24-14

Forward pass, if the Roosters are any chance they have to score here.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 24-14

Pearce goes high, but the Bulldogs come up with possession.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 24-14

Reynolds drives the ball into touch.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 24-14

All the running is with the Bulldogs, the Roosters haven't been broken yet, but time looks to have beaten them.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 24-14

Watson makes a strong run with his first touch of the night.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 24-14

More bad news for the Roosters, Latrell Mitchell is off and Mitchell Pearce appears to be injured as well.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 24-14

Ferguson was over, but a forward pass denies the Roosters yet another try.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 24-14

Shaun Kenny-Dowall into space.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 24-14

Mitchell looks to be struggling. Expect plenty of traffic to come his way.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 24-14

Hastings bombs, but Perrett comes up with the ball.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 24-14

The Roosters will be rueing their missed opportunities; Tupou in the first half, Friend in the second. Tries gone begging.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 22-14

Tony Williams had a beautiful touch in that passage of play.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 18-14

Brett Morris looks to have crossed again.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 18-14

Canterbury get a penalty after the Roosters come up with an obstruction.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 18-14

Latrell Mitchell gambles and comes up a winner as Tupou is able to come up with the ball in the Roosters own in-goal.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 18-14

They haven't been at their best tonight, but in the big moments they've come up trumps.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-14

Michael Lichaa has come over the top to force the ball down.

Sydney Roosters 14-12

Josh Jackson has crashed over. We'll check with The Bunker, but Jackson looks to have scored.

Sydney Roosters 14-12

James Graham back on for Canterbury.

Sydney Roosters 14-12

Penalty to the Roosters.

Sydney Roosters 14-12

Mitchell Pearce comes up with a sensational cover tackle to prevent a certain try. Whatever doubters Pearce has had, he has silenced them tonight.

Sydney Roosters 14-12

Morris into space.

Sydney Roosters 14-12

Rona makes a great tackle on Hastings under pressure.

Sydney Roosters 14-12

Penalty to the Roosters.

Sydney Roosters 14-12

Reynolds can't hold onto an offload from Rona. Roosters call.

Sydney Roosters 14-12

Pearce collects Hopoate in a bruising tackle.

Sydney Roosters 14-12

Roosters get a penalty and will take the chance to take back the lead.

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Kicking the ball away in disgust, Jackson concedes a penalty.

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Bulldogs muscling up at the moment.

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Reynolds drives the ball downfield as Tupou is driven back by three chasers.

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Hopoate does extraordinary well to gather in a mammoth bomb.

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Mitchell is met by three Bulldogs off the kick return.

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The Roosters get play back underway.

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After getting out to a 12-0 lead, the Roosters find themselves in a real "Dog"fight at 12-all.

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Kasiano tries an offload and ends up giving up possession.

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Mbye tries some fancy footwork and gets a penalty.

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Penalty to Canterbury.

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Error from the Roosters, another big opportunity for the Bulldogs to strike before the break.

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Kane Evans on for the Roosters.

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The Bulldogs have done well to get back into the game, all the running was with the Roosters early, but the Blue and Whites have shown their hand.

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The Bunker is adjudicating and appears set to give the Green Light to Canterbury.

Sydney Roosters 12-6

Brett Morris is over after some great work out the back in the lead up.

Sydney Roosters 12-6

Another penalty to Canterbury.

Sydney Roosters 12-6

Penalty to Canterbury. The injection of Sam Kasiano has given the Bulldogs a lift.

Sydney Roosters 12-6

Hopoate with a strong take.

Sydney Roosters 12-6

Hastings almost does a James Maloney (Origin 2), but the Bulldogs chasers have the young half covered.

Sydney Roosters 12-6

Momentum has swung, Canterbury with all the running at the moment.

Sydney Roosters 12-6

Kasiano with a damaging charge leads the Bulldogs over the halfway mark.

Sydney Roosters 12-6

Rona is over for the Bulldogs, but the referee wants to check with The Bunker.

Sydney Roosters 12-0

Brett Morris with a brilliant run down the left.

Sydney Roosters 12-0

Roosters looking likely here.

Sydney Roosters 12-0

Strong run from Sio Siua Taukeiaho up the middle.

Sydney Roosters 12-0

No penalty for the Bulldogs as Morris gets to his feet.

Sydney Roosters 12-0

Brett Morris is down after being hit by Mitchell Pearce.

Sydney Roosters 12-0

Pearce goes high once again, but Hopoate is up to the test for the visitors.

Sydney Roosters 12-0

Reynolds tries to find touch, but the Rooster fullback keeps the ball in play.

Sydney Roosters 6-0

Tony Williams on for Canterbury.

Sydney Roosters 6-0

Mitchell almost latches onto a ball from Tupou, but the Bulldogs come up with possession inside their own half.

Sydney Roosters 6-0

Roosters elect to take the points on offer.

Sydney Roosters 4-0

Penalty to the Roosters in front of the sticks.

Sydney Roosters 4-0

Aubusson races away after the Bulldogs lose possession close to halfway.

Sydney Roosters 4-0

Friend kicks for the in-goal, but William Hopoate makes a good return over the 20 metre line.

Sydney Roosters 4-0

The Bulldogs were able to dominate Brisbane last week, but tonight they've run into a determined Roosters outfit.

Sydney Roosters 4-0

Canterbury clean up after sustained pressure from the Roosters.

Sydney Roosters 4-0

Copley cut down close to the tryline.

Sydney Roosters 4-0

Penalty to the Roosters.

Sydney Roosters 4-0

Fantastic effort from the Roosters. Sam Perrett is forced into touch by three defenders. Big chance to extend their lead here.

Sydney Roosters 4-0

Latrell Mitchell returns the ball up to the 20 metre mark.

Sydney Roosters 4-0

Roosters appear on top early.

Sydney Roosters 4-0

In his first game since the corresponding fixture earlier this season, Mitchell Pearce produced a marvellous kick in the lead up to Tupou's effort.

Sydney Roosters 4-0

Ferguson goes close to scoring.

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With a ricochet off a Bulldogs player, the Roosters get a repeat set.

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Roosters looking dangerous inside the Bulldogs attacking zone.

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Sam Perrett receiving treatment on a finger from the Canterbury trainer.

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Strong charge from Jared Waerea-Hargreaves takes the Roosters over halfway.

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Another bomb from Reynolds yields identical results - Tupou has it for the Roosters.

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Reynolds bombs for Daniel Tupou who flies above the Bulldogs chasers.

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Canterbury kick off and Dylan Napa takes the first charge of the night.

Canterbury make their way out onto Allianz Stadium. Roosters to follow.

With the Bulldogs coming away with a 32-20 victory at ANZ Stadium in Round 11, the visitors will be looking to continue their winning form and force their way into the top four.

With Kerrod Holland out of the Canterbury side, expect Moses Mbye to take over as goal-kicker. Striking conversions at just under 2/3, the Bulldogs halfback will need to be at his best with the boot if the match is on the line.

The Bulldogs have a number of changes to the side named on Tuesday, headlined by the return of Josh Morris at the expense of Kerrod Holland. Likewise, former Tiger Asipeli Fine takes the place of Greg Eastwood, while Raymond Faitala-Mariner has beaten out Craig Garvey for the final place on the bench.

The Rosters head into tonight’s clash as per program, with Jackson Hastings preferred ahead of Ryan Matterson alongside returning halfback Mitchell Pearce.

Tonight marks a memorable occasion for Bulldogs flyer Sam Perrett who marks 250 games in the NRL. Debuting with the Roosters 11 years ago, the New Zealand international switched to the Belmore midway through 2012 and has been a mainstay under coach Des Hasler.

Sitting in 15th position, the Sydney Roosters will be desperate for a win as they fight to avoid their worst finish since 2009.

Welcome to League Unlimited’s coverage of Round 17 Thursday Night Football between the Sydney Roosters and Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs at Allianz Stadium.