Live Match Centre: Charity Shield

Author: South Sydney Rabbitohs
Timestamp: Sat 2 Mar 2019, 06:11 PM

Full-time and we've retained the shield for a record seventh straight year! 👐🐇❤️💚 #GoRabbitohs pic.twitter.com/yzN7dD2SiS
— South Sydney Rabbitohs 🐰 (@SSFCRABBITOHS) March 2, 2019

Check out all the action from the 36th Annual Charity Shield!

An unfortunate head-high tackle gives the Dragons a penalty right on our 20m line. 🐇❤️💚

36-24 76'#GoRabbitohs
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It's been a bit of a drop-a-thon as a double knock-on gives the Dragons possession. Not long now til the bell. 🐇❤️💚

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Strong defence from our young boys forces an error! 🐇❤️💚

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A misfired kick gives the Dragons the ball again after a promising set with the ball. We then give away a penalty... 🐇❤️💚

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The Dragons look to make an attacking raid but they get called for a forward pass as well. 🐇❤️💚

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Ethan Lowe looks to have gone over but it's called a forward pass! 🐇❤️💚

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Conversion missed by Ethan Lowe but we still hold the lead with just under ten to go! 🐇❤️💚

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And we're in! Bayley Sironen reaches out and crashes over the line to score his first try in Red and Green colours! 🐇❤️💚

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The Dragons drop a precise kick from Connor Tracey and we're on the attack 5 metres out! 🐇❤️💚

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After a strong display tonight, Cody Walker is given a breather 🐇❤️💚

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So close! We make some great territory and attack the line on the 5th tackle but get caught with the ball...🐇❤️💚

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A scrappy end to the set by the Dragons sees us with the ball after a frantic bit of play 🐇❤️💚

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Conversion is kicked and it's an eight-point ball game 🐇❤️💚

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Dragons strike back through Tariq Sims... 🐇❤️💚

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We've dropped the ball in front of our sticks! Come on boys let's get defending! 🐇❤️💚

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Another great take! Alex Johnston juggles a bomb but takes it beautifully! 🐇❤️💚

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Huge take from Campbell Graham who diffuses a tricky attacking bomb! 🐇❤️💚

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Cody Walker misjudges a last-tackle kick and it goes out on the full. 🐇❤️💚

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Flags are waved away after the conversion and the scores remain 🐇❤️💚

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Another beautiful left-side shift and Corey Allan has his hat-trick! 🐇❤️💚

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Dragons drop the ball on our line. What a relief! 🐇❤️💚

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Argh! A penalty goes against us after an incorrect play the ball! 🐇❤️💚

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The try-scorer earns his side a penalty after hands in the ruck 🐇❤️💚

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Another easy conversion from Dane Gagai and we're up by 10! 🐇❤️💚

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Cameron Murray crashes over under the post after a number of great passes and offloads! 🐇❤️💚

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Beautiful kick from Damien Cook! It's a 40/20 alright! 🐇❤️💚

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Gagai converts and we hit the lead again! 🐇❤️💚

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A flash-back to last week and a runaround play sees Cody Walker score under the posts! 🐇❤️💚

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We get a penalty 40m from the line for a head-high tackle. Let's use it boys! 🐇❤️💚

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The second half of the 36th annual Charity Shield is underway here in Mudgee! Let's Go Rabbitohs! 🐇❤️💚

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HALF-TIME DRAGONS 18 LEAD RABBITOHS 16

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A solid half of football sees us trail the St. George Illawarra Dragons by two in the 36th annual Westfund Charity Shield! 🐇❤️💚 What are your thoughts on the match so far? #GoRabbitohs

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New signing Ethan Lowe forces an error just as the Dragons were looking to strike again! 🐇❤️💚

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An unfortunate hit from Sam Burgess leads to another penalty for the Dragons 🐇❤️💚

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Strong defence keeps the Dragons out. Quick try before half time boys! 🐇❤️💚

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Another penalty to the Dragons gives them another penalty. Come on boys! 🐇❤️💚

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Gareth Widdop kicks the conversion and the Dragons take the lead... 🐇❤️💚

16-18 32'#GoRabbitohs
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Momentum continues and the Dragons get back-to-back tries... 🐇❤️💚

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Dragons get a penalty from the first tackle of the set. Come on boys let's stop em! 🐇❤️💚

16-12 31'#GoRabbitohs
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Conversion is kicked. 🐇❤️💚

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The Dragons take advantage of an overlap on the right and strike back. 🐇❤️💚

16-10 29'#GoRabbitohs
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A great tackle to force his opponent out by Corey Allan is overruled as play is pulled back and the Dragons get a penalty... 🐇❤️💚

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Dane Gagai can't quite make the kick and the scores remain 🐇❤️💚

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Allan's got his double! The flying winger dives over for a miraculous put-down 🐇❤️💚

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A penalty gives us further territory to go upfield. Let's go boys! 🐇❤️💚

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A forward pass to James Graham eases the pressure as we get the ball back on our try-line. 🐇❤️💚

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Dragons get a penalty for a second effort in the tackle...🐇❤️💚

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Gareth Widdop converts and the lead closes to six. 🐇❤️💚

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St. George Illawarra strike through winger Zac Lomax. 🐇❤️💚

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Six again for the Dragons as the ball ricochets 40m from our try-line. 🐇❤️💚

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Oh no! Cody Walker drops the ball on last tackle. Dragons restart on the 30m line. 🐇❤️💚

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THAT'S TEAMWORK! Gagai and Graham drag Tim Lafai over the touchline to get the ball back near half-way. 🐇❤️💚

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Nice take! Cody Walker diffuses an attacking bomb to relieve pressure. 🐇❤️💚

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Another penalty gives the Dragons further territory. Come on lads! 🐇❤️💚

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Dragons get a penalty in the ruck 🐇❤️💚

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Dane Gagai converts and the lead continues! 🐇❤️💚

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WE'RE IN AGAIN! Corey Allan touches down for try number two! 🐇❤️💚

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Early momentum continues and t's a line drop out after the Dragons drop the ball. 🐇❤️💚

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Gagai converts and we're up 6-nil early on! 🐇❤️💚

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Early error from St. George. We get the ball 40m from the line! 🐇❤️💚

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KICK-OFF! We're underway for the 36th annual Westfund Charity Shield! Let's Go Rabbitohs! 🐇❤️💚

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Final teams are in! Find out HERE.

The Rabbitohs Merchandise Van has arrived at the Glen Willow Regional Sporting Complex! Come on down and don the famous Cardinal and Myrtle! 🐇❤️💚#GoRabbitohs pic.twitter.com/qqWm5Wy6QC
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The unofficial start of the season... Officially. 🐇🛡❤️💚
GAMEDAY. 👊#GoRabbitohs #CharityShield pic.twitter.com/CLpcuVK4Kw
— South Sydney Rabbitohs 🐰 (@SSFCRABBITOHS) March 1, 2019