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. cents and finished with just five fouls to the opposition’s 13.The home team took advantage of early possession (63 percent) and a perfect shooting percentage when Dylan Brown put the ball in the goal from a Morgan Harper cross. in the 13th minute of his club debut..
