Parramatta Eels vs Canterbury Bulldogs

Parramatta Eels

8-16

Finished

Canterbury Bulldogs

0 : 4

Daniel FifitaTRY

0 : 6

Stephen CrichtonCON

18'

Will PenisiniTRY

4 : 6

4 : 10

25'

Bronson XerriTRY

4 : 14

33'

Blake WilsonTRY

47'

Josh Addo-CarrTRY

8 : 14

8 : 16

80'

Stephen CrichtonPEN

Venue Guide
Stadium	CommBank Stadium

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