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Bulldogs spoil Shaun Johnson’s last home game, overrun Warriors 18-34

In a match that marked the final home appearance for Shaun Johnson with the Warriors, the visiting Bulldogs staged a second-half comeback to secure a 34-18 victory.

The Warriors led 18-16 at halftime, with standout performances from Marcelo Montoya and Kurt Capewell, but the Bulldogs capitalised on errors and a depleted Warriors lineup in the second half.

Despite an electrifying atmosphere and early promise, Johnson and his fellow departing Warriors, Jazz Tevaga and Addin Fonua-Blake, were unable to close out their tenure at home with a win.

The game was marked by fluctuating momentum, with both teams trading leads throughout the first half.

However, the Bulldogs’ second-half surge, led by tries from Harry Hayes, Josh Addo-Carr, and Jacob Kiraz, proved too much for the injury-hit Warriors to handle.

The Bulldogs’ defense shut down the Warriors in the second half, sealing their third consecutive second-half shutout. The Warriors will now look to regroup as they prepare to face the Sharks next week, while the Bulldogs will aim to carry their momentum into their clash against the Sea Eagles.

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