The Eels battled to a 26-8 win over the Bulldogs at CommBank Stadium after Canterbury-Bankstown winger Josh Addo-Carr suffered a shoulder injury.Pulldog NSW Origin duo Stephen Crichton and Josh Addo-Carr provided plenty of excitement, but fans were disappointed to see star winger Addo-Carr suffer a shoulder injury at half-timeThe match ended in a draw.
Eels defender Mitch Moses could also be a doubt for round 2 as he was out for most of the match with a groin injury.Bulldogs recruit Jaeman Salmon was penalized for a high tackle on J’maine Hopgood in the 26th minute and Clint Gutherson. went north the penalty gives the Eels an 8-0 lead. The full-back took over the kicking duties with Mitch Moses struggling with a groin injury.
After a mistake by Kurt Mann gave the home side a second try, the Eels extended their lead to 14-0 on the stroke of half-time after Cartwright. crossed over through line thanks to Joey Lussick’s quick ball.After a break and two early penalties with winger Josh Addo-Carr (shoulder) out of sight, the Bulldogs found themselves on the back foot again and Cartwright did just that after doubling up, finishing with a few smooth hands down right. Gutherson made it 20-0.Hold scoreless at halftime, the Bulldogs battled back from a 12-point deficit with ten minutes to go, but the Eels were rewarded for their discipline with 86 points in the end.
