LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Accor Stadium resembled a warzone as the Bulldogs and Sea Eagles clashed in a high-stakes elimination final, igniting the crowd with a thrilling eight-year NRL first.
The atmosphere was electric as Canterbury took on Manly in a do-or-die battle, with star winger Josh Addo-Carr making headlines by standing himself down from the game.
The Bulldogs faced an uphill battle after the Sea Eagles' dominant forward pack proved their strength in a previous encounter.
However, Manly received a boost with the return of superstar fullback Tom Trbojevic, who overcame a shoulder injury to take the field.
As the teams prepared to face off, the stage was set for a showdown of epic proportions.
Fans eagerly awaited the clash, knowing that only one team would emerge victorious and advance in the finals race.
The tension was palpable as both sides geared up for what promised to be a memorable and fiercely contested match.