It’s been an entertaining contest in front of a packed Belmore Sports Ground. The Bulldogs lead the Raiders 22-12 after 70 minutes.
Stephen Crichton broke the game open in the 46th minute with a terrific solo try, before winger Josh Addo-Carr scored shortly after to give the home side a 10 point lead.
With nothing happening, Crichton made something from nothing and chipped through with his left foot, regathering it in the in goal to score just before it goes over the sideline.
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Crichton was at it again to set up the Dogs’ fourth try, jumping up to contest a bomb, catching it and then passing it off to Addo-Carr who scored in the corner.
“That is brilliant,” Michael Ennis said.
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MATCH PREVIEW
There’s storylines galore in the final game of Round 22 as the Bulldogs host the Raiders at a sold-out Belmore Sports Ground.
For the home side, superstar duo Stephen Crichton and Josh Addo-Carr return from their respective neck and hamstring injuries in a nice boost for the Bulldogs, who are flying high off a stunning 41-16 win over the Broncos.
But the Raiders will have plenty to play for when they make the trip to the Bulldogs’ spiritual home.
Not only are the Raiders sitting one win outside of the top eight, but it’s also Josh Papalii’s 300th NRL appearance.
Kick off for this blockbuster clash is at 4.04pm AEST.
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