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Dogs vs Roosters NRL Thriller: Chaos, Concussions, and Controversy

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Drama unfolds as Bulldogs shock Roosters with a 30-26 victory amid chaos and controversies on the field.

In an absurd and brutal NRL thriller, the Canterbury Bulldogs left the Sydney Roosters reeling with a stunning 30-26 victory at Accor Stadium. The match was filled with incidents, including concussions, players returning from drug bans, and a high-stakes showdown. With four stars knocked out, two players back from bans, and one sent off, the game was a rollercoaster of emotions. The Bulldogs raced to a commanding 26-0 lead at half-time, forcing the Roosters to play catch-up in a rain-soaked battle. Dom Young's send-off and Radley's binning added to the drama, as the 11-man Roosters fought to the end.

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson expressed his frustration over the referee decisions, calling them 'ridiculous' as his team finished with 11 men on the field. Despite the chaos, Canterbury celebrated their 30-26 win over the Roosters, paying homage to their 2004 premiership-winning side. Kikau and Burton shone in the midst of the dramatic game, showcasing skill and determination despite the near defeat. The Bulldogs' resilience and the Roosters' fight to the finish captured the essence of NRL intensity and unpredictability.

In a match filled with controversies, injuries, and unexpected turns, the Bulldogs emerged victorious, leaving fans and critics stunned by the outcome. The clash between the Dogs and Roosters will go down in NRL history as one of the most thrilling and chaotic encounters. The resilience of both teams and the display of sportsmanship in the face of adversity highlight the essence of competition in the league.

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'Scare of their life': Dogs survive meltdown vs 11 Roosters in absurd ... (Fox Sports)

'Scare of their life': Dogs survive meltdown vs 11 Roosters in absurd, brutal NRL thriller.

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Concussions, two drug-ban returns as Dogs down Roosters (Education – Australian Associated Press)

Four stars were knocked out, two returned from drug bans and one was sent off as Canterbury stunned the Sydney Roosters 30-26 at Accor Stadium.

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Robinson fumes, Young sent off and Tedesco KO'd as Bulldogs defy ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Three failed head injury assessments, a send-off and two players making NRL returns after drugs bans. And that was just the opening 40 minutes at Accor ...

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NRL round 5 LIVE: Chaos at Accor Stadium as Bulldogs withstand ... (Brisbane Times)

Canterbury had marched to a commanding 26-0 lead at half-time against the Sydney Roosters side at a rain-sodden Accor Stadium.

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Young sent off, Radley binned as Dogs hold off 11-man Roosters (NRL.COM)

Dom Young was marched, Victor Radley was sent to the bin and four players were ruled out with head knocks as the Bulldogs downed the Roosters 30-26 in a ...

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Star sent off, five head injuries in chaotic match (Nine)

Roosters recruit Dominic Young is facing a long stint on the sideline after he was sent off for a high sho...

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Coach slams refs over 'ridiculous' call (Herald Sun)

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has come out swinging after his side finished with 11 men in a 30-26 loss to the Canterbury Bulldogs on Friday night.

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Bunker over-reacted in send off, sin bin: Roosters (The Canberra Times)

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson insists the bunker were too harsh in sending off Dom Young and sin-binning...

Kikau, Burton star as Roosters swallow their pride despite near ... (League Unlimited)

The Canterbury Bulldogs paid tribute to their 2004 premiership-winning side in style with a 30-26 win over the Sydney Roosters, despite leading 26-0 at the ...

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NRL: Concussions mar wet slog as Bulldogs down Roosters - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

Four stars were knocked out, two returned from drug bans and one was sent off as Canterbury stunned the Sydney Roosters 30-26 at Accor Stadium.

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Keary blasts 'embarrassing' Roosters after dismal loss (Nine)

The Sydney Roosters were forced down to 11 men in their loss to the Bulldogs on Friday night. Luke Keary i...

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NRL Round 5 Judiciary Update: Dominic Young (Sydney Roosters)

Following the Sydney Roosters Round 5 match against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, Dominic Young has been cited by the Match Review Committee.

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Roosters' Young facing ban, binned Radley not charged (Education – Australian Associated Press)

Sydney Roosters flyer Dom Young is set to be sidelined for at least two games after the NRL charged him over his high shot on Canterbury's Blake Taaffe.

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Concussions, two drug-ban returns as Dogs down Roosters (The Canberra Times)

Canterbury have stunned the Sydney Roosters 30-26, on a night when Dom Young was sent off and James...

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'It's a nightmare': Roosters star suspended for ugly send off tackle on ... (Fox Sports)

Dom Young has been handed a two-game ban after he became the first Roosters player sent off since Nathan Brown last season for a brutal high tackle on ...

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