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And that's the game. After a stalemate of a first half, the Bulldogs run out winners 16-2.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-2

Widdop chips over the top, but Hopoate is there to take it on the full.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-2

The Bulldogs' defence has been great this afternoon - the Dragons just have no answers!

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-2

Taane Milne has thrown a "punch" in the tackle, and has been sent for ten.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-2

The Dragons run the ball on the last looking for a late try, but they're dragged down just short.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 16-2

We're going to the bunker for a possible try to Marcelo Montoya. The touchy throws his hands up and says he has no idea what has happened, but it looks like a try.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 12-2

Vaughn loses the ball now. He pleads for a penalty, but his acting isn't as good as Nightingale's.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 12-2

A bit of space now for Taane Milne, who makes a half break before getting an offload away to Nightingale. He lays on the ground attempting to milk a penalty, and succeeds.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 12-2

A chance for the Bulldogs, but Widdop manages to knock down the pass and save his team.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 6-2

James Graham runs a decoy line, but baulks his own player, and the ball is dropped.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 6-2

Frawley gets monstered in a tackle by Taane Milne!

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 6-2

Marcelo Montoya leaps high on the wing, and takes a brilliant catch, defusing a dangerous situation for his team.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 6-2

The scrum clock expires, and a penalty is blown against the Bulldogs. Dugan protests, as he's broken the line and put the ball down, but the decision stands.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 6-2

A knock on is ruled against the Bulldogs after a high kick, and the Dragons will get a fresh set of six from great attacking position.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 6-2

The Bulldogs kick into the in goal on the last, but it's a touch too long and the Dragons get a piggyback out of their own end.

Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 6-2

The Dragons opt to run the ball on the last, before rushing in a kick, but the Bulldogs clean it up.

St George Illawarra Dragons 2-0

The Bulldogs' kicking game has been pretty average so far in the second half. They look to be just bumbling a kick away the end of sets with no real plan whatsoever.

St George Illawarra Dragons 2-0

Frawley kicks across the face of the posts, but Dugan fields it in goal. From the 20 metre tap he catches the Dogs napping and makes a stack of metres!

St George Illawarra Dragons 2-0

A penalty to the Dogs for an indiscretion in the tackle.

St George Illawarra Dragons 2-0

Back underway in the second half. The ball ricochets off Dugan's feet, but he recovers the ball.

St George Illawarra Dragons 2-0

HALF TIME - An absorbing contest but neither side has crossed the line so far. Nevertheless, the Dragons hold a 2-0 lead going into the break. Will either side run away with it? Stay tuned for the 2nd half here on League Unlimited!

St George Illawarra Dragons 2-0

Montoya almost slides over but just goes out.

St George Illawarra Dragons 2-0

The Dogs change their tactic and kick long off the drop-out and force a mistake! De Belin drops it, a big relief for Des' men.

St George Illawarra Dragons 2-0

Widdop's kicking game has been very impressive today as he forces another drop-out.

St George Illawarra Dragons 2-0

The short drop-out fails. Dragons start their set from 20 out. Frizell takes a big run before Sims takes a hit-up and de-Belin almost crashes over! But he is just held up on the 4th. Macdonald with an amazing flick pass back inside on the last and Dugan takes it and is JUST denied. Great defence Dogs!

St George Illawarra Dragons 2-0

Widdop kicks early and Montoya forces it in the in-goal area.

St George Illawarra Dragons 2-0

Lafai now goes wide and flicks for Nightingale but Montoya touches it and it goes out. Dragons get a full set on the Dogs line. The Bulldogs really need to hold them out.

St George Illawarra Dragons 2-0

Now the Dragons grab another penalty with Tolman now pinned for slowing down the play-the-ball.

St George Illawarra Dragons 2-0

Another strong set from the Dragons, Widdop shapes for a cross-field kick on the last and switches to grubber in-goal but his chasers don't follow. Dogs survive.

St George Illawarra Dragons 2-0

Dragons begin their set just shy of half-way. A strong set and de Belin spreads it on the last, Widdop gives it to Lafai who flicks it out for Nightingale but he can't find the line.

St George Illawarra Dragons 2-0

Hopoate's pass soars past Montoya and goes over the sideline.

St George Illawarra Dragons 2-0

McCrone attempts to trap the Bulldogs in-goal with a clearing kick but it goes dead. Dogs get a 7 tackle set.

St George Illawarra Dragons 2-0

Stanley penalised for taking out Nightingale but it did not look bad at all! Widdop will shoot for two.

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McCrone puts in a kick early, Macdonald soars and takes the ball and tries to offload back for Mann but Morris saves the day!

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Will the Dogs stand up in defence?

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Now Klemmer puts a hand on the ball and gives away a penalty on the last tackle!

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But the Dragons survive again!

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Packer now ruled to have stripped the ball from Klemmer. Dragons certainly giving the Dogs some early chances.

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Mbye now throws it behind and Nightingale dives on it. Massive wrap for the St George defence!

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Vaughan puts Lichaa in an awkward position and the Dogs get another penalty and another set on the Dragons line.

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A poor set from the Dragons with Widdop under pressure on the last and subsequently putting in a shallow bomb which is easily taken by Hopoate.

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Now Lafai has dropped it! Dogs get another shot 20 out. But Lichaa throws it forward to Graham. The Dogs fans must have mixed emotions. Their side has started so well but they haven't made anything of it yet.

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OH NO! BOMBED! The Dogs spread the ball perfectly and Josh Morris gives his brother Brett a perfect run at the line but he drops the ball!

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Frawley grubbers and McDonald runs it dead. Another set for the Dogs, they are looking very good early.

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Now Elliot gets the penalty! Another full set for the Dogs!

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Lots of frantic offloads from the Dogs! It all started from Tolman and now Frawley runs on the last and draws the penalty for an offside! Dogs look very likely to strike early here, lots of energy.

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Widdop has to kick on his own 30 metre line and the ball is easily taken. Dogs start their set on their own 30 metre line.

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Stanley almost forces his way over in the corner but he is just denied! Nevertheless, a very strong start from the Dogs.

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Power set from the Dogs to kick this off! They force a drop-out!

KICK OFF

If Reynolds was playing I would give the Dogs a serious chance of upset today given the energy he brings to the Canterbury side. Still I think the Dogs should lift for this one - but they'll just fall short. Dragons by 4

Hello and welcome to League Unlimited's Live Update of today's clash between the Bulldogs and Dragons! The Dogs suffered a massive blow yesterday when five-eighth Josh Reynolds was ruled out. Matt Frawley takes his spot and Kerrod Holland joins the bench. Meanwhile, the Dragons are 1-17.