Watched the game this morning, was in transit after Tough Mudder yesterday and by the time I got hom too knackered to watch the footy.
Bulldogs deserved winners in the end, played strong through the middle then killed them out wide.
Losing Adam Reynolds though made a huge difference on the game, although Souths should've already capitalised on the possesion they had. It was a shame he got injured, threw their game as it upset how Issac Luke was playing - which was the whole reason they were on top.
The call for the Josh Morris 'Block' was one of the softest I have seen, Souths were very fortunate to get the shot at goal there.
The two penalties against before half time were also shockers, changed the momentum of the game. Nothing he could in the potential 8 point try call, charging over in defence and couldnt exactly stop in that instance, and then the 'high tackle' hit him across the chest.
Dave Taylor and Glenn Stewart could have a showdown for 'worst finals series.'
Sam Burgess is one hell of a player, outstanding again last night.
As long as they stay hungry Souths will be competitive next year again.
Bulldogs huge chance of winning next week, although I thought there were real signs of their issues when Souths were on top - namely Keating and Reynolds are nothing special at all. Melbourne are very good and have more of a killer punch than Souths do. Should be a very good grand final, even if I dont like one team and cant stand the other. Hope someone flattens Michael Ennis though!