NRL: A vital video ref call awarded Reuben Cotter a try much to the delight of the Cowboys fans as the home side took the lead in the final minutes.
The last clash of the first week of finals is here and the Bulldogs and Sea Eagles will battle to keep their seasons alive on Sunday afternoon.
Canterbury-Bankstown’s preparation for this clash has been marred by controversy surrounding Josh Addo-Carr’s alleged failed roadside drug test. The winger stood himself down, with Jeral Skelton being named in his place on the wing for the Bulldogs’ first finals appearance since 2016.Watch the best coverage of the 2024 NRL finals, with expert analysis and every game until the Grand Final LIVE with no ad-breaks during play, on Kayo.Matt Burton also returns from a head knock, replacing Drew Hutchison in the halves while Bronson Xerri slots back into the centres after serving a one-game ban.
Meanwhile, for the Sea Eagles, Tom Trbojevic returns after sitting out for a week due to an AC joint injury, which will reportedly be needled to take the field. The winner of this clash is set to face off against the Roosters in the second semi final, with a win in that game to face the Storm in a preliminary final.
Roadside Drug Finals Launch Tom Trbojevic Manly Sea Eagles Justin Lloyd Josh Addo-Carr Canterbury Bulldogs Home Side Roadside Drug Test Finals Appearance MATCH CENTRE Daily Telegraph Vital Video Ref Joint Injury Drew Hutchison Stephen Crichton Road Reserve Head Knock Daly Cherry-Evans
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