Thursday night footy: Roosters v Bulldogs
The Roosters are 70 minutes away from going through the regular season unbeaten for the second successive year.
With wins in 28 of their past 29 matches, the Roosters have become the benchmark by which all sides are measured - but a loss in last year's grand final still haunts them.
John Strange's team kicks off Round 11 with one eye on going 11-0, but also a clear focus on what's to come in the finals and a shot at redemption on October 4.
The Bulldogs enter the round in ninth position and will need a huge lift in intensity if they are to spring an upset in Brayden Wiliame's last game as coach.
Follow all the action from Round 11 of the NRLW Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.
Roosters v Bulldogs at Allianz Stadium
Match: Roosters v Bulldogs
Round 11 -
home Team
Roosters
1st Position
away Team
Bulldogs
9th Position
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
12th min: Instead, it's the Roosters to get on the board first, with Otesa Pule, running onto a pass close to the line after Tarryn Aiken helped create the chance with a bust through the defence. Jocelyn Kelleher slots the kick for a 6-0 lead.
8th min: Simina Lokotui almost gets the first try of the game for the Bulldogs, but Jess Sergis has done just enough to push her across to the sideline, with her foot hitting the line and her getting the ball down simultaneously. Still 0-0.
4th min: A promising start for the Bulldogs who had completed their first set without error and made a break towards the line through co-captain Tayla Preston, but Olivia Kernick was there to shutdown the danger, grabbing her by the collar and taking her into touch.
Kick-off: The Roosters kick off to start the final round of the NRLW season. with the Bulldogs getting first use of the ball.
Milestone alert - Isabelle Kelly leads the Roosters out for her 50th games as captain
Kelly proud to lead Roosters in milestone match
Match preview
Roosters v Bulldogs: Round 11
Late Mail
Roosters: The Roosters are 1-17 with no late changes. Amber Hall come on to the bench for Taneisha Gray, who reverts to 18th player in the only change to the side that beat the Cowboys last week. Centre Jess Sergis has scored 14 tries in 10 appearances this season.
Bulldogs: The Bulldogs line up 1-17 with no late changes. Shanthie Lui comes in at fullback for her NRLW debut, with Andie Robinson to fill in for Ash Quinlan at five-eighth. Elizabeth McGregor comes on to the wing, moving Bridget Hoy to 18th player role. Winger Simina Lokotui has scored nine tries in her last six games.
Numbers Game
- The Bulldogs have conceded 178 points in four consecutive losses
- Roosters centre Jess Sergis has scored 14 tries in 10 appearances this season
- Bulldogs winger Simina Lokotui has scored nine tries in her last six games.
