WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.<\/p>\n The Bulldogs moved up to ninth on the live ladder but will move up or down depending on other results this weekend.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a remarkable turnaround from the Bulldogs who were in all sorts a couple of months ago but have rediscovered their bite.<\/p>\n Connor Tracey came up with a trademark tackle to deny Dallin Watene-Zelezniak a certain try in the second half, with the Warriors winger slipping over with 15 minutes to go when he was set to score. <\/p>\n They may not be the most electrifying attacking team, but the Bulldogs will be so hard to beat if they continue to defend like this after they held the Tigers scoreless last week.<\/p>\n “Running around like headless chooks” | 03:43<\/p>\n BIG HITS<\/p>\n GIRL DAD<\/p>\n Crichton and his partner, Leone, welcomed their first child into the world on Friday night, and the Bulldogs five-eighth celebrated with the opening try on Saturday.<\/p>\n His halves partnership with Lachlan Galvin didn\u2019t make a lot of sense a few weeks ago but it continues to get the job done with Crichton latching onto a Viliame Kikau offload to cross.<\/p>\n Galvin then did what he does best to set up Jacob Preston with a short ball to extend the lead, with both back-rowers proving to be invaluable in attack for the respective halves.<\/p>\n Critta crosses twice in Bulldogs ambush | 01:22<\/p>\n TAINE PAIN<\/p>\n The Warriors\u2019 top two hopes have taken a hit with one of their most important players failing to get through Saturday\u2019s game.<\/p>\n Taine Tuaupiki has done a wonderful job for them at fullback but he could be set for a stint on the sidelines after he was forced off just before half-time with a foot issue.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re not sure the extent of it yet. We don\u2019t think it\u2019s\u00a0long term, but it\u2019s\u00a0very sore. He just couldn\u2019t\u00a0keep going,\u201d coach Andrew Webster said post-game.<\/p>\n Veteran Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad is a quality replacement but lacks the speed that his teammate provides.<\/p>\n The loss leaves them four points behind Penrith in the race for the minor premiership, with the Warriors struggling to conjure anything in attack at Accor Stadium.<\/p>\n Things don\u2019t get any easier with a tricky trip to the Gold Coast next week before they host Penrith in a round 23 blockbuster across the ditch.<\/p>\n Calls will grow louder for Luke Metcalf to come in to spark their attack given their only try came off a Mitch Barnett chip and chase.<\/p>\n KIKAU MAGIC against the Warriors | 00:38<\/p>\n JUDICIARY WATCH<\/p>\n Jacob Preston was placed on report for a late tackle on CHT in the 20th minute. He has two late contact charges and a tripping charge in the past 12 months. <\/p>\n STAT ATTACK (via Fox Lab)<\/p>\n Expected Set Points: Warriors 19.3, Bulldogs 16.2<\/p>\n Consecutive wins for the Bulldogs – have won five of their past six games. Bulldogs fifth win this season scoring less than 20 points and sixth time they have conceded 12 points or fewer. <\/p>\n Sixth loss of the season for the Warriors, their biggest since round five. Slip to third on the ladder behind the Roosters. Six points is their lowest score this season (Was 8 v Sharks). <\/p>\n Four straight wins for the Bulldogs over the Warriors – holding them to less than 20 points on all four occasions. Bulldogs are the only team the Warriors have not beaten in the past three seasons. <\/p>\n Bulldogs completed 90 percent of their sets (36\/40) – their best completion rate of the season. They made six linebreaks to the Warriors 1. <\/p>\n Fox Lab POTM – a strong performance from Lachlan Galvin, steering the ship to victory. He had a hand in two of the Bulldogs three tries, ran 10 times for 83 metres and made 14 tackles with just one miss.<\/p>\n The Red Bull High Flyer Rankings.Source: FOX SPORTS<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/poster-fallback.png\"\/)
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