Went to the game, they held the lead well at the end, well deserved win
Player Reports
1. Warren Dixon - Swaped from fullback to wing with Misi throughout the game, was pretty quiet in both attack and defence
2. Tom Kerr - Very good kick return busted the line numerous times, caught out a bit out wide
3. Karlos Filiga - I thought he went well, busted the line a couple of times and was solid in defence, he needs alot more game time before first grade, i think he will live up to his expectations, give it time
5. Filinga Filiga - One good run, broke the line, didnt do much else
21. Misi Taulapapa - The difference in attack, scored a 40m try from a broken down play, was electric in attack, didnt have to do much defending, was good out of dummy half
6. Jess Caine - I like the look of this bloke, he has played a bit of grade but could fit back in somewhere down the line, offers a fair bit in attack
7. Tinetali Papalii - Needs to work on his last tackle options, likes to kick the ball in behind the line alot, in defence he was good, put on one massive hit which caused a change over at a crucial time in the game
18. Eddie Sua - Solid in attack, played about 35mins, ran the ball hard, bumped off defenders, fitness needs a bit more work
9. James Storer - Awesome out of dummy half, breaks defences apart, likes to kick on the last, a couple of poor kicks and decisions let him down, was solid in defence
11. Grant Millington - Broke the line a couple of times, didnt notice him that much
4. Victor Ioane - I think he started in the 2nd row, correct me if im wrong, didnt offer much
12. Dean Peters - This bloke is good, just a tough, no nonsence second rower, hits it up hard and hits hard in defence
22. Dustin Cooper - Good game for Coops, Gold kicking was good, not really difficult kicks, scored a good try backing up.
Interchange
14. Travis Robinson - Haven't seen this bloke play as good as he did today, he broke the line alot, defended well
15. Brent Millar - Reserve hooker, lost a bit of spark when he came on, did his best out of dummy half, looks quite small for a hooker
16. Leonard Ropeta - Didnt get much game time, couple of hit ups, not much to write home about
17. Aaron Firman - This bloke is big, ran the ball hard and added spark off the bench
Cronulla Cobras 18
Tries: D Cooper, T Robinson, M Taulaupapa
Goals: D Cooper 3
Canterbury Bulldogs 16
Tries: L Bott, C Vaefaga, C Trindall
Goals: B Crisp 2
Misi and Eddie played, Sam Moa didnt, maybe a late inclusion on saturday night?