LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
The Bulldogs came out firing in the second half, with Thompson crashing over early to keep their hopes alive.
However, the Sea Eagles were relentless, with Saab scoring his second of the night to extend the lead.
Despite a late try from Averillo, the Bulldogs couldn't claw their way back, eventually succumbing to a 34-22 defeat.
Despite the loss, the Bulldogs can take solace in the fact that they fought hard until the final whistle.
They will regroup, learn from their mistakes, and come back stronger in the next game.
As they say in Rugby League, it's not about how hard you hit, but how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.
The Bulldogs will bounce back, ready to tackle their next opponents head-on.