The Bulldogs Absolutely Obliterated the Rabbitohs!
Okay, so Good Friday, April 18th, 2025. Picture this: Accor Stadium, packed to the rafters with 65,305 screaming fans – a new NRL regular season attendance record! And the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs? They weren't just playing, they were *dominating* the South Sydney Rabbitohs. A final score of 32-0. Thirty-two to zip. Honestly, who saw that coming?
A Defensive Masterclass
The Bulldogs' defense was a wall. An impenetrable, unyielding, awesome wall. The Rabbitohs barely had the ball – only about 40% possession, if you can believe it. Josh Curran, Max King (who finally ended an 80-game try-scoring drought – huge!), Sitili Tupouniua, Jacob Preston, and Bronson Xerri all crossed the try line. King’s performance was especially electrifying; 130 meters in his first stint alone! Meanwhile, the Rabbitohs? Latrell Mitchell was largely shut down, Euan Aitken spent some time in the sin bin, and injuries didn't help their cause either – Lachlan Hubner left early with a head knock. It kinda felt like watching a slow-motion trainwreck, but from the Bulldogs' perspective, it was a glorious ride.
A Record Crowd and a Post-Match Rumble
That crowd though! Over 5,000 more than the previous record set in that 2013 Roosters-Rabbitohs match. The atmosphere was electric, absolutely insane. Players talked about the goosebumps, the roar – you could practically *feel* the energy. But the post-match celebrations took a bit of a sour turn. There was an incident involving Rabbitohs player Jai Arrow and some Bulldogs fans. A verbal altercation, needing security and police intervention. The details are still a bit hazy, but you know how sometimes things just spiral? It highlights the intense, passionate – and sometimes volatile – nature of this rivalry. It's part of the drama, I guess.
Top of the Ladder and What's Next?
This win cemented the Bulldogs' spot at the top of the NRL ladder. The Melbourne Storm also had a strong showing, beating the Dolphins. This Good Friday match was huge, a real testament to the enduring power of NRL and the epic rivalry between these two teams. That record-breaking crowd? That speaks volumes about how much this game means to the fans. For Bulldogs fans, it was a day to remember. For the Rabbitohs? Well, maybe not so much. It was a rollercoaster of emotions, for sure.
For fans of both teams, it was a day they won't soon forget, win or lose. It was a reminder of the passion and excitement that make NRL so special. And, let's be honest, a bit of drama always makes things more interesting, right?
