Bulldogs Win Amidst Controversy and Health Scares

In an eventful match at Jubilee Stadium, the Canterbury Bulldogs claimed an impressive 28-10 victory over the St George Illawarra Dragons. But the game was not without its drama both on and off the field.

After the final whistle, Bulldogs captain Stephen Crichton leveled accusations against Dragons five-eighth Kyle Flanagan, claiming he bit him during a tense moment in the second half. Video footage showed Crichton on top of Flanagan, with blood reportedly coming from Crichton’s nose.

As the teams battled it out, St George player Hame Sele faced serious health concerns. He was taken to the hospital after experiencing an irregular heartbeat during the match. Initially coming off for a head injury assessment, his situation escalated quickly, and medical staff decided to transport him to St George Hospital as a precaution.

The Bulldogs controlled much of the match, with standout performances. Matt Burton set the tone early with an intercept try just four minutes into the game. Canterbury dominated the first half with Bronson Xerri scoring twice, sending the Bulldogs into the break with a 20-10 lead.

In the second half, a resurgent St George managed to score, but it wasn’t enough to shake Canterbury’s grip on the game. The Bulldogs added to their tally when Burton successfully converted a penalty kick soon after, sealing their lead.

Despite the win, concerns for health and sportsmanship lingered after the match. As teams look ahead to the finals, both the Bulldogs and Dragons will need to address the incidents of the night.