Sydney Roosters v Canterbury Bulldogs | 2003 Prelim Final | Classic Match Highlights | NRL

After being stripped off all their competition points in 2002, the Bulldogs were determined to vanquish the defending premiers and progress to the big dance.
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[@rewster7]

One of my favourite games ever. Unfortunately this perfect performance from Sydney Roosters meant that they played their Grand Final a week early.

[@zedman1804]

Roosters were the biggest grand final chokers of the 2000s. They only won 1/4 grand finals during a 5 year period (2000-04)

[@darylkanofski9327]

Wow that's harsh but I suppose it is true

[@garethwest9069]

It proves that Freddy Fittler was WAY overrated. He was brought there by Gus (and Packer's $$$$) to win them comps. He couldn't even conjure the one try they needed in the 2nd half of the '04 GF to get them the win. The great 5/8s like Pittard, Fulton, Kenny, Lamb and Daley won their sides multiple comps.

[@rewster7]

@@garethwest9069 Give me a break, all those guys you named lost Grand Finals too.

[@Demonico-j7x]

I'm not a fan of theirs but they are making up for it in the current time. 13' 18' and 19' were pretty impressive wins and they're pretty dangerous in 2024 as well.

[@komradzz3665]

Should have been 2/4 no doubt hazem try in the 04 gf was a double moment.

[@davidanthony6222]

Bulldogs roosters rivalry was lit

[@bigdog1391]

Man Todd Byrne was slow!

[@Demonico-j7x]

I remember when Chris Walker left Souths to join the chooks that year. He went to the bunnies exclusively for the money and then whined that he wasn’t enjoying his footy there. You’ve either gotta take the money and shut up, or agree to a lesser contract with a better side. Weigh all that up BEFORE you sign with another club. He never even won a premiership in the 2 Grand Finals he played in either 😂😂

[@mohamadoueik5992]

Do the flash back in 2004 I don’t remember what round it was but when the bulldogs hammered the roosters

[@husseinelhomayssi6200]

It was round 15 Willie Tonga hat trick

[@wareproduction8779]

Round 13 Dogs won 40-12 Willie Tonga Man of the match