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Live Blog: Gritty Wins on Super Saturday
Super Saturday is underway with the top two teams, the Bulldogs and Raiders, facing off in Canberra, followed by the Dragons vs.
Warriors in Wollongong, and the Panthers aiming for momentum against the Cowboys in Townsville.
Notably, this matchup between the Bulldogs and Raiders marks the first time since Round 11, 1994, that they sat first and second on the ladder, a year they would eventually meet in the grand final.
In an electrifying game attended by 23,827 fans, the Raiders initially surged ahead with a 20-0 lead at halftime.
However, Stephen Crichton sparked an impressive comeback for the Bulldogs, who scored six second-half tries to clinch a thrilling 32-20 victory, matching their biggest comeback ever.
While the rivalry between the Dragons and Warriors lacks the same historical weight, there remains significant stakes at WIN Stadium.
The Warriors, fresh off victories against the Cowboys, Knights, and Broncos, aimed for their fourth consecutive win.
A late 70th-minute field goal by Luke Metcalf sealed a narrow 15-14 victory, elevating the Warriors to second place ahead of the Raiders.
As Super Saturday unfolds, fans can anticipate more intense matchups with playoff implications.